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 Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Notice of Intent to Renew Funding The Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (TCADA), under the authority of the Texas Health and Safety Code, Title 6, Subtitle B, Chapter 461, is seeking private non-profit and public entities that are interested in competing for funds to provide basic core council services and activities in predefined service areas in Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Region 1. The total regional allocation for fiscal year 1997 (FY97) is $135,917. Should there be an inadequate response to this notice, TCADA will renew current core council services providers' grants for fiscal year 1997 (FY97). Grantees are Amarillo Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse ($57,750); Floyd, Hale, Lamb County Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse ($28,000); and Lubbock Regional Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse ($50,167). The catchment area for Amarillo Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse is Armstrong, Briscoe, Carson, Castro, Childress, Collingsworth, Dallam, Deaf Smith, Donley, Gray, Hall, Hansford, Hartley, Hemphill, Hutchinson, Lipscomb, Moore, Ochiltree, Oldham, Parmer, Potter, Randall, Roberts, Sherman, Swisher, and Wheeler counties; Floyd, Hale, Lamb County Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse is Floyd, Hale, and Lamb counties; and Lubbock Regional Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse is Bailey, Cochran, Cottle, Crosby, Dickens, Garza, Hockley, King, Lubbock, Lynn, Motley, Terry, and Yoakum counties. Eligible entities are private non-profit or public organizations that can demonstrate capability and experience in coordinating, implementing, and providing the services. Other eligibility requirements will be listed in the Request For Proposals. Core council services are defined as information dissemination, screening, in- person problem identification and assessment, follow-up, environmental/social policies, and minors and tobacco activities. Qualified organizations with experience and capability interested in receiving an application to apply shall submit a letter of intent to: Steve Casillas, Assistant Deputy Director for Funding, 710 Brazos, Austin, Texas 78701. The letter shall demonstrate how the organization meets the requirements listed. Only those organizations which clearly meet eligibility, experience and capability requirements will be sent an application kit to compete for the funds. Please contact Jean Langendorf in Program Resources and Management Assistance Department at 1-800-832-9623, extension 8166 or (512) 867-8166 for more information. The letter of intent must be received no later than 5:00 p.m., March 25, 1996. Approval for funding will be based upon eligibility and technical review, program quality, organizational capability and experience, and coordination and implementation. The Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (TCADA), under the authority of the Texas Health and Safety Code, Title 6, Subtitle B, Chapter 461, is seeking private non-profit and public entities that are interested in competing for funds to provide basic core council services and activities in predefined service areas in Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Region 2. The total regional allocation for fiscal year 1997 (FY97) $197,166. Should there be an inadequate response to this notice, TCADA will renew current core council services providers'grants for fiscal year 1997 (FY97). Grantees are Abilene Regional Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse ($42,583), Cross Timbers Council on Substance Abuse ($28,000), Gateway Council on Substance Abuse ($42,583), Mesquite Country Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse ($28,000), Mid- Texas Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse ($28,000), and Snyder Area Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse ($28,000). The catchment area for Abilene Regional Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse is Callahan, Coleman, Eastland, Haskell, Jones, Shackelford, Stephens, Stonewall, Taylor, and Throckmorton counties; Cross Timbers Council on Substance Abuse is Clay, Jack, and Montague counties; Gateway Council on Substance Abuse is Archer, Baylor, Foard, Hardeman, Knox, Wichita, Wilbarger, and Young counties; Mesquite Country Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse is Coke, Nolan, and Runnels counties; Mid-Texas Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse is Brown and Comanche counties; and Snyder Area Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse is Borden, Fisher, Kent, Mitchell, and Scurry counties. Eligible entities are private non-profit or public organizations that can demonstrate capability and experience in coordinating, implementing, and providing the services. Core council services are defined as information dissemination, screening, in- person problem identification and assessment, follow-up, environmental/social policies, and minors and tobacco activities. Qualified organizations with experience and capability interested in receiving an application to apply shall submit a letter of intent to: Steve Casillas, Assistant Deputy Director for Funding, 710 Brazos, Austin, Texas 78701. The letter shall demonstrate how the organization meets the requirements listed. Only those organizations which clearly meet eligibility, experience and capability requirements will be sent an application kit to compete for the funds. Please contact Jean Langendorf in Program Resources and Management Assistance Department at 1-800-832-9623, extension 8166 or (512) 867-8166 for more information. The letter of intent must be received no later than 5:00 p.m., March 25, 1996. Approval for funding will be based upon eligibility and technical review, program quality, organizational capability and experience, and coordination and implementation. The Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (TCADA), under the authority of the Texas Health and Safety Code, Title 6, Subtitle B, Chapter 461, is seeking private non-profit and public entities that are interested in competing for funds to provide basic core council services and activities in predefined service areas in Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Region 3. The total regional allocation for fiscal year 1997 (FY97) is $263,083. Should there be an inadequate response to this notice, TCADA will renew current core council services providers'grants for fiscal year 1997 (FY97). Grantees are Crossroads Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse ($42,583), Greater Dallas Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse ($57,750), Reach Council on Alcohol and Other Drugs ($42,583), Star Council ($35,000), Tarrant Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse ($50,167), and Texoma Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse ($35,000). The catchment area for Crossroads Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse is Hunt, Kaufman, Rains, Rockwall, and Van Zandt counties; Greater Dallas Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse is Collin, Dallas, and Denton counties; Reach Council on Alcohol and Other Drugs is Ellis, Johnson, and Navarro counties; Star Council is Erath, Hood, Palo Pinto, Parker, and Somervell counties; Tarrant Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse is Tarrant county; and Texoma Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse is Cooke, Fannin, and Grayson counties. Eligible entities are private non-profit or public organizations that can demonstrate capability and experience in coordinating, implementing, and providing the services. Core council services are defined as information dissemination, screening, in- person problem identification and assessment, follow-up, environmental/social policies, and minors and tobacco activities. Qualified organizations with experience and capability interested in receiving an application to apply shall submit a letter of intent to: Steve Casillas, Assistant Deputy Director for Funding, 710 Brazos, Austin, Texas 78701. The letter shall demonstrate how the organization meets the requirements listed. Only those organizations which clearly meet eligibility, experience and capability requirements will be sent an application kit to compete for the funds. Please contact Jean Langendorf in Program Resources and Management Assistance Department at 1-800-832-9623, extension 8166 or (512) 867-8166 for more information. The letter of intent must be received no later than 5:00 p.m., March 25, 1996. Approval for funding will be based upon eligibility and technical review, program quality, organizational capability and experience, and coordination and implementation. The Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (TCADA), under the authority of the Texas Health and Safety Code, Title 6, Subtitle B, Chapter 461, is seeking private non-profit and public entities that are interested in competing for funds to provide basic core council services and activities in predefined service areas in Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Region 4. The total regional allocation for fiscal year 1997 (FY97) is $155,750. Should there be an inadequate response to this notice, TCADA will renew current core council services providers'grants for fiscal year 1997 (FY97). Grantees are East Texas Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse ($57,750), Northeast Texas Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse ($28,000), Red River Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse ($35,000), and Smith County Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse ($35,000). The catchment area for East Texas Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse is Anderson, Camp, Cherokee, Gregg, Harrison, Henderson, Marion, Panola, Rusk, Upshur, and Wood counties; Northeast Texas Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse is Delta, Lamar, Franklin, and Hopkins counties; Red River Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse is Bowie, Cass, Morris, Red River, and Titus counties; and Smith County Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse is Smith county. Eligible entities are private non-profit or public organizations that can demonstrate capability and experience in coordinating, implementing, and providing the services. Core council services are defined as information dissemination, screening, in- person problem identification and assessment, follow-up, environmental/social policies, and minors and tobacco activities. Qualified organizations with experience and capability interested in receiving an application to apply shall submit a letter of intent to: Steve Casillas, Assistant Deputy Director for Funding, 710 Brazos, Austin, Texas 78701. The letter shall demonstrate how the organization meets the requirements listed. Only those organizations which clearly meet eligibility, experience and capability requirements will be sent an application kit to compete for the funds. Please contact Jean Langendorf in Program Resources and Management Assistance Department at 1-800-832-9623, extension 8166 or (512) 867-8166 for more information. The letter of intent must be received no later than 5:00 p.m., March 25, 1996. Approval for funding will be based upon eligibility and technical review, program quality, organizational capability and experience, and coordination and implementation. The Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (TCADA), under the authority of the Texas Health and Safety Code, Title 6, Subtitle B, Chapter 461, is seeking private non-profit and public entities that are interested in competing for funds to provide basic core council services and activities in predefined service areas in Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Region 5. The total regional allocation for fiscal year 1997 (FY97) is $120,750. Should there be an inadequate response to this notice, TCADA will renew current core council services providers'grants for fiscal year 1997 (FY97). Grantees are Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council of Deep East Texas ($57,750), Jefferson County Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse ($35,000), and Orange County Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse ($28,000). The catchment area for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council of Deep East Texas is Angelina, Houston, Jasper, Nacogdoches, Newton, Polk, Sabine, San Augustine, San Jacinto, Shelby, Trinity, and Tyler counties; Jefferson County Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse is Hardin, Jefferson, and Orange counties; and Orange County Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse is Hardin and Orange counties. Eligible entities are private non-profit or public organizations that can demonstrate capability and experience in coordinating, implementing, and providing the services. Core council services are defined as information dissemination, screening, in- person problem identification and assessment, follow-up, environmental/social policies, and minors and tobacco activities. Qualified organizations with experience and capability interested in receiving an application to apply shall submit a letter of intent to: Steve Casillas, Assistant Deputy Director for Funding, 710 Brazos, Austin, Texas 78701. The letter shall demonstrate how the organization meets the requirements listed. Only those organizations which clearly meet eligibility, experience and capability requirements will be sent an application kit to compete for the funds. Please contact Jean Langendorf in Program Resources and Management Assistance Department at 1-800-832-9623, extension 8166 or (512) 867-8166 for more information. The letter of intent must be received no later than 5:00 p.m., March 25, 1996. Approval for funding will be based upon eligibility and technical review, program quality, organizational capability and experience, and coordination and implementation. The Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (TCADA), under the authority of the Texas Health and Safety Code, Title 6, Subtitle B, Chapter 461, is seeking private non-profit and public entities that are interested in competing for funds to provide basic core council services and activities in predefined service areas in Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Region 6. The total regional allocation for fiscal year 1997 (FY97) is $313,832. Should there be an inadequate response to this notice, TCADA will renew current core council services providers'grants for FY97. Grantees are Area Counties Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse ($28,000), Bay Area Council on Drugs and Alcohol ($57,750), Brazoria-Matagorda County Council on Alcohol and Drug ($42,583), Community Council on Drugs and Alcohol ($42,583), Fort Bend Regional Council on Alcoholism and Drug ($42,583), Houston Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse ($57,750), and Montgomery-Walker County Council on Alcohol and Drug ($42,583). Catchment area for Area Counties Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse is Austin, Waller, Washington, and Wharton counties; Bay Area Council on Drugs and Alcohol is Galveston and Eastern Harris counties; Brazoria-Matagorda County Council on Alcohol and Drug is Brazoria and Matagorda counties; Community Council on Drugs and Alcohol is Chambers, Harris, and Liberty counties; Fort Bend Regional Council on Alcoholism and Drug is Fort Bend county; Houston Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse is Harris county; and Montgomery-Walker County Council on Alcohol and Drug is Montgomery and Walker counties. Eligible entities are private non-profit or public organizations that can demonstrate capability and experience in coordinating, implementing, and providing the services. Core council services are defined as information dissemination, screening, in- person problem identification and assessment, follow-up, environmental/social policies, and minors and tobacco activities. Qualified organizations with experience and capability interested in receiving an application to apply shall submit a letter of intent to: Steve Casillas, Assistant Deputy Director for Funding, 710 Brazos, Austin, Texas 78701. The letter shall demonstrate how the organization meets the requirements listed. Only those organizations which clearly meet eligibility, experience and capability requirements will be sent an application kit to compete for the funds. Please contact Jean Langendorf in Program Resources and Management Assistance Department at 1-800-832-9623, extension 8166 or (512) 867-8166 for more information. The letter of intent must be received no later than 5:00 p.m., March 25, 1996. Approval for funding will be based upon eligibility and technical review, program quality, organizational capability and experience, and coordination and implementation. The Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (TCADA), under the authority of the Texas Health and Safety Code, Title 6, Subtitle B, Chapter 461, is seeking private non-profit and public entities that are interested in competing for funds to provide basic core council services and activities in predefined service areas in Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Region 7. The total regional allocation for fiscal year 1997 (FY97) is $291,667. Should there be an inadequate response to this notice, TCADA will renew current core council services providers'grants for FY97. Grantees are Brazos Valley Council on Alcohol and Substance Abuse ($42,583), Central Texas Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse ($50,167), Colorado Valley Council on Drug and Alcohol Abuse ($28,000), Greater Austin Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse ($57,750), Hays-Caldwell Council on alcohol and Drug Abuse ($28,000), Heart of Texas Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse ($50,167), and Williamson County Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse ($35,000). The catchment area for Brazos Valley Council on Alcohol and Substance Abuse is Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Leon, Madison, and Robertson counties; Central Texas Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse is Bell, Coryell, Hamilton, Lampasas, Milam, Mills, and San Saba; Colorado Valley Council on Drug and Alcohol Abuse is Colorado, Fayette, Lavaca, and Lee counties; Greater Austin Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse is Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Llano, and Travis counties; Hays- Caldwell Council on alcohol and Drug Abuse is Caldwell and Hays counties; Heart of Texas Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse is Bosque, Falls, Freestone, Hill, Limestone, and McLennan counties; and Williamson County Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse is Williamson county. Eligible entities are private non-profit or public organizations that can demonstrate capability and experience in coordinating, implementing, and providing the services. Core council services are defined as information dissemination, screening, in- person problem identification and assessment, follow-up, environmental/social policies, and minors and tobacco activities. Qualified organizations with experience and capability interested in receiving an application to apply shall submit a letter of intent to: Steve Casillas, Assistant Deputy Director for Funding, 710 Brazos, Austin, Texas 78701. The letter shall demonstrate how the organization meets the requirements listed. Only those organizations which clearly meet eligibility, experience and capability requirements will be sent an application kit to compete for the funds. Please contact Jean Langendorf in Program Resources and Management Assistance Department at 1-800-832-9623, extension 8166 or (512) 867-8166 for more information. The letter of intent must be received no later than 5:00 p.m., March 25, 1996. Approval for funding will be based upon eligibility and technical review, program quality, organizational capability and experience, and coordination and implementation. The Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (TCADA), under the authority of the Texas Health and Safety Code, Title 6, Subtitle B, Chapter 461, is seeking private non-profit and public entities that are interested in competing for funds to provide basic core council services and activities in predefined service areas in Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Region 8. The total regional allocation for fiscal year 1997 (FY97) is $246,167. Should there be an inadequate response to this notice, TCADA will renew current core council services providers'grants for FY97. Grantees are Brush Country Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse ($28,000), Guadalupe Valley Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse ($28,000), Hill County Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse ($35,000), Mid-Coast Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse ($35,000), San Antonio Council on alcohol and Drug Abuse ($50,167), The Quad Counties Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse ($35,000), and Wintergarden Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse ($35,000). The catchment area for Brush Country Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse is Atascosa, Frio, Karnes, and Wilson counties; Guadalupe Valley Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse is Comal and Guadalupe counties; Hill County Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse is Bandera, Gillespie, Kendall, Kerr, and Medina counties; Mid- Coast Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse is Calhoun, DeWitt, Goliad, Gonzales, Jackson, and Victoria counties; San Antonio Council on alcohol and Drug Abuse is Bexar county; The Quad Counties Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse is Edwards, Kinney, Maverick, and Val Verde counties; and Wintergarden Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse is Dimmit, La Salle, Real, Uvalde, and Zavala counties. Eligible entities are private non-profit or public organizations that can demonstrate capability and experience in coordinating, implementing, and providing the services. Core council services are defined as information dissemination, screening, in- person problem identification and assessment, follow-up, environmental/social policies, and minors and tobacco activities. Qualified organizations with experience and capability interested in receiving an application to apply shall submit a letter of intent to: Steve Casillas, Assistant Deputy Director for Funding, 710 Brazos, Austin, Texas 78701. The letter shall demonstrate how the organization meets the requirements listed. Only those organizations which clearly meet eligibility, experience and capability requirements will be sent an application kit to compete for the funds. Please contact Jean Langendorf in Program Resources and Management Assistance Department at 1-800-832-9623, extension 8166 or (512) 867-8166 for more information. The letter of intent must be received no later than 5:00 p.m., March 25, 1996. Approval for funding will be based upon eligibility and technical review, program quality, organizational capability and experience, and coordination and implementation. The Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (TCADA), under the authority of the Texas Health and Safety Code, Title 6, Subtitle B, Chapter 461, is seeking private non-profit and public entities that are interested in competing for funds to provide basic core council services and activities in predefined service areas in Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Region 9. The total regional allocation for fiscal year 1997 (FY97) is $100,333. Should there be an inadequate response to this notice, TCADA will renew current core council services providers'grants for FY97. Grantees are Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council for the Concho Valley ($42,583) and Permian Basic Regional Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse ($57,750). The catchment area for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council for the Concho Valley is Concho, Crockett, Irion, Kimble, McCulloch, Mason, Menard, Reagan, Schleicher, Sterling, Sutton, and Tom Green counties; and Permian Basic Regional Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse is Andrews, Crane, Dawson, Ector, Gaines, Glasscock, Howard, Loving, Martin, Midland, Pecos, Reeves, Terrel, Upton, Ward, and Winkler. Eligible entities are private non-profit or public organizations that can demonstrate capability and experience in coordinating, implementing, and providing the services. Core council services are defined as information dissemination, screening, in- person problem identification and assessment, follow-up, environmental/social policies, and minors and tobacco activities. Qualified organizations with experience and capability interested in receiving an application to apply shall submit a letter of intent to: Steve Casillas, Assistant Deputy Director for Funding, 710 Brazos, Austin, Texas 78701. The letter shall demonstrate how the organization meets the requirements listed. Only those organizations which clearly meet eligibility, experience and capability requirements will be sent an application kit to compete for the funds. Please contact Jean Langendorf in Program Resources and Management Assistance Department at 1-800-832-9623, extension 8166 or (512) 867-8166 for more information. The letter of intent must be received no later than 5:00 p.m., March 25, 1996. Approval for funding will be based upon eligibility and technical review, program quality, organizational capability and experience, and coordination and implementation. Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (TCADA), under the authority of the Texas Health and Safety Code, Title 6, Subtitle B, Chapter 461, is seeking private non-profit and public entities that are interested in competing for funds to provide basic core council services and activities in predefined service areas in Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Regions 10 and 11. The total regional allocation for fiscal year 1997 (FY97) is $215,833. Should there be an inadequate response to this notice, TCADA will renew current core council services providers'grants for FY97. Grantees are West Texas Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse ($57,750), Coastal Bend Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse ($57,750), Rio Grande Valley Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse ($57,750), and South Texas Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse ($42,583) The catchment area for West Texas Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse is Brewster, Culberson, El Paso, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis, and Presidio counties; Coastal Bend Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse is Aransas, Bee, Brooks, Duval, Jim Wells, Kenedy, Kleberg, Live Oak, McMullen, Nueces, Refugio, and San Patricio counties; Rio Grande Valley Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse is Cameron, Hidalgo, and Willacy counties; and South Texas Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse is Jim Hogg, Starr, Webb, and Zapata counties. Eligible entities are private non-profit or public organizations that can demonstrate capability and experience in coordinating, implementing, and providing the services. Core council services are defined as information dissemination, screening, in- person problem identification and assessment, follow-up, environmental/social policies, and minors and tobacco activities. Qualified organizations with experience and capability interested in receiving an application to apply shall submit a letter of intent to: Steve Casillas, Assistant Deputy Director for Funding, 710 Brazos, Austin, Texas 78701. The letter shall demonstrate how the organization meets the requirements listed. Only those organizations which clearly meet eligibility, experience and capability requirements will be sent an application kit to compete for the funds. Please contact Jean Langendorf in Program Resources and Management Assistance Department at 1-800-832-9623, extension 8166 or (512) 867-8166 for more information. The letter of intent must be received no later than 5:00 p.m., March 25, 1996. Approval for funding will be based upon eligibility and technical review, program quality, organizational capability and experience, and coordination and implementation. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 5, 1996. TRD-9603117 Mark S. Smock Assistant Deputy for Finance Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Filed: March 5, 1996 Texas Court Reporters Certification Board Certification of Court Reporters Following the examination of applicants on January 26, 1996, the Court Reporters Certification Board certified to the Supreme Court the following individuals who are qualified in the method indicated to practice shorthand reporting pursuant to the Texas Government Code, Vernon's Texas Code, Annotated, Chapter 52. ORAL STENOGRAPHY: David Lee Fortson-Cypress. MACHINE SHORTHAND: Janet G. Argo-Dallas; Robin Watley Arnold-Bryan; Tina Dawn Bauer-Hot Springs, South Dokota; Jean Marie Cannady-Arlington; Erin K. Duncan- Spring; Julie Jane Ferguson-Alvin; Rhonda Michelle Ford-Waxahachie; Kristi Eloise Garrett-LaPorte; Sharon Gayle-Soutlake; Nilda Harold-Garland; Laurie Ann Hill-Arlington; Lettie Bernice Hoagland-Webster; Lisa Carol Hundt-Richardson; Jennifer Deann Jackson-Cleburne; Deborah Anne Koole-Austin; Shirley Ann Kopp- Austin; Debbie Renee Lambert-Houston; Monica Elaine Lancaster-Abilene; Eileen J. Maggiore-Webster; Mayra Brown Malone-Katy; Tava Michelle Marrington-Abilene; Amy Michelle Massey-Cleburne; Terri Lynne Nelson-Irving; Dana Lin Nimerick-Ponca City, OK; Andrea Peck Pikoff-Austin; Angela Sue Pridemore-Arlington; Patricia Leigh Puccio-Houston; Jennifer Adams Pyka-Whitehouse; Susan R. Rainwater- Carrollton; Rachelle D. Ray-Dallas; Joe R. Reynosa-Austin; David Russell Roy- Dallas; Constance Caroline Slaughter-Houston; Joseph Daniel Sziriski-Houston; Denise Marie Tucker-Fort Worth; Janet R. VanDerveer-El Paso; Lisa Kay Voss- Lewisville; Nicole Marie Warren-Alvin; Traci L. Wilson-Arlington; Shana Renae Wise-Austin; and Kimberly Rene' Xavier-Hollywood, FLorida. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 4, 1996. TRD-9603043 Peg Liedtke Executive Secretary Texas Court Reporters Certification Board Filed: March 4, 1996 Texas Education Agency Correction of Error The Texas Education Agency submitted Open Meeting Notices and Miscellaneous, which appeared in the February 13, 1996, issue of the Texas Register. On page 1194, an error as published appeared in the open meeting notice for the State Parent Advisory Council for Migrant Education. The city in which the meeting was held is incorrectly listed as Austin. The correct location is Corpus Christi. On page 1196, an error as published appeared in the open meeting notice for the Continuing Advisory Committee (CAC) for Special Education. The last name of the individual listed as the contact for the group is misspelled "Stanford." The correct spelling of the name is "Sanford." On page 1208, an error as published appeared in the miscellaneous document titled "Invitation for Review and Comment on Proposed State Board of Education Rules for Adult Basic and Secondary Education." The date the invitation was issued is incorrectly listed as January 7, 1996. The correct date is February 7, 1996. Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention Continuation Funding of Comprehensive Early Childhood Intervention Programs Description of Service. The Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) announces availability of applications for Fiscal Year 1997 continuation funding of comprehensive early childhood intervention providers. The applications will be mailed to all current providers. The scope of work includes a comprehensive array of services to children with developmental delays from birth to age three. All applicants must comply with all program requirements under the Human Resources Code, Vernon's Texas Code Annotated, Chapter 73, 25 TAC sec.sec.621.21-621.48, and sec.sec.621.121-621.140. Closing Date. All applications to be considered for funding must be received by ECI by 5:00 p.m. on April 26, 1996 or be postmarked by April 25, 1996. Funding and Term. Funding is available contingent upon continued state and federal legislative appropriations. The term of any contract awarded under this application process will be September 1, 1996-August 31, 1997. Contact Person. Any questions regarding this application should be directed to Roland Greer, Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756. You may reach Roland Greer at (512) 502-4930. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 5, 1996. TRD-9603093 Donna Samuelson Deputy Executive Director Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention Filed: March 5, 1996 Continuation of Funding of Current Milestones Service Providers Description of Service. The Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) announces availability of applications for Fiscal Year 1997 continuation funding of current Milestones service providers. The applications will be mailed to all current providers. The scope of work includes identification of children from birth to age three who are at risk for developmental delay (specifically those whose birth weight is 1,500 grams or less) but who do not qualify for ECI comprehensive services, and coordinating transitional services between hospital and community for those children and their families. Applicants shall comply with the provisions of 25 TAC sec.sec.621, et seq. Closing Date. All applications to be considered for funding must be received by ECI by 5:00 p.m. on April 26, 1996 or be postmarked by April 25, 1996. Funding and Term. Funding is available contingent upon continued state and federal legislative appropriations. The term of any contract awarded under this application will be September 1, 1996-August 31, 1997. Contact Person. Any questions regarding this application should be directed to Roland Greer, Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756. You may reach Roland Greer at (512) 502-4930. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 5, 1996. TRD-9603091 Donna Samuelson Deputy Executive Director Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention Filed: March 5, 1996 Extension of Comment Period The Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention wishes to extend the written comment period on the state plan from April 8, 1996 to May 8, 1996. The original Notice of Public Hearings was published in the February 2, 1996 edition of the Texas Register (21 TexReg 786). The purpose of the extension period is to receive comments on the state plan for states participating in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Part H. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Part H provides services to infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families. The state plan will be amended based upon comment received before May 8, 1996. To receive a copy of the state plan, please contact the Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention at (512) 502-4900. Written comments may be submitted to Donna Samuelson, Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756. All written comments must be received in this office on or before close of business on May 8, 1996. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 5, 1996. TRD-9603092 Donna Samuleson Deputy Executive Director Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention Filed: March 5, 1996 Texas Department of Health 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. 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 March 4, 1996. TRD-9603155 Susan K. Steeg General Counsel Texas Department of Health Filed: March 6, 1996 Public Hearing The Texas Department of Health will be conducting a public hearing on proposed sec.sec.2290.341-229.343, 229.345-229.352, and 229.354-229.357, concerning tanning facility licensure standards. The proposed rules appeared in the February 13, 1996, issue of the Texas Register (20 TexReg 1030). The hearing will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 13, 1996 in the main auditorium, Room K-100, at the Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas. For additional information, please contact Mr. Tom Brinck at (512) 719-0237. Issued in Austin, Texas, on February 29, 1996. TRD-9602856 Susan K. Steeg General Counsel Office of General Counsel Texas Department of Health Filed: February 29, 1996 Public Hearing The Texas Department of Health will be conducting a public hearing on proposed sec.sec.2290.341-229.343, 229.345-229.352, and 229.354-229.357, concerning tanning facility licensure standards. The proposed rules appeared in the February 13, 1996, issue of the Texas Register (20 TexReg 1030). The hearing will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 13, 1996 in the main auditorium, Room K-100, at the Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas. For additional information, please contact Mr. Tom Brinck at (512) 719-0237. Issued in Austin, Texas, on February 29, 1996. TRD-9602856 Susan K. Steeg General Counsel Office of General Counsel Texas Department of Health Filed: February 29, 1996 Request for Proposals/For a Survey to Determine 1996 Immunization Status of Texas Children Purpose. The Texas Department of Health (Department) needs 1996 estimates of immunization levels for children under three years of age. The Department seeks to monitor progress in achieving the 1996 national goal of having 90% of Texas children up-to-date on immunizations by two years of age. The Department anticipates that the proposed survey will fulfill the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention requirement for providing a state estimate of vaccination coverage. The survey also will allow comparison to estimates from a household immunization survey conducted in 1994. This request for proposals invites applications from government, public, non- profit private, or for-profit private entities. The applicant will administer a telephone survey and provide the data to the Department in electronic format. Original hard copies of the interview will be provided at the Department's request. The sampling technique to be used is random digit dialing. Vaccination rates for two age groups (3-24 months and 19-35 months) are needed for the state as well as for the priority counties of Harris, Dallas, Tarrant, Bexar, El Paso, Travis, Hidalgo, Nueces, Smith, and Potter. The sample size should be chosen to ensure that the 95% confidence interval of vaccination coverage estimates are less than plus or minus 10% statewide, for each priority county, and for both age groups. The applicant must achieve an 80% response rate among parents/guardians of age-eligible children. Evidence of the validity of the estimates based on personal immunization records or followback to the provider is necessary. Survey methods should ensure that at least 95 percent of respondents have documented (personal or provider) immunization histories. The applicant should include in their proposal a protocol for securing parental consent for release of information from immunization providers. The survey must be completed by September 30, 1996. Progress reports must be submitted to document survey quality. The survey instrument is a shortened version of the questionnaire used in 1994. In addition to socioeconomic and demographic data, the instrument has questions on attitudes and knowledge about immunizations, medical care coverage, and use of public assistance programs. The questionnaire will take no more than 30 minutes to administer. The applicant must be able to conduct interviews in English and Spanish. Proposal Format. Interested parties must submit proposals with the following information: a description of the sample design and a proposed sample; a description of the method to be used to assure a high response rate and that parents/guardians provide accurate data; a description of the qualifications and experience of the survey team members; a work schedule of the activities with milestones; a budget along with justifications that are consistent with the objectives and the amount of funds requested; the name, address, and phone number of the proposed project director; and the Vendor Identification Number/Tax Identification Number of the applicant. Selection Criteria. A committee of Department staff and external reviewers will evaluate proposals and make recommendations to the Immunization Division which will select one proposal for funding. Evaluation and funding will be based upon the following criteria (weighted values in parenthesis): evidence of the applicant's knowledge and experience in conducting telephone surveys (20%); evidence of ability and capacity to provide a population based survey with valid data and a high response rate (20%); evidence of quality control procedures for the interview process and the entering and editing of the data gathered (20%); the submission of a realistic work plan and timeline (20%); and a budget that is appropriate for the scope and quality needed for the successful completion of the survey (20%). Indirect costs should be kept to a minimum. If none of the applicants satisfactorily meets the criteria, the Department reserves the right to refrain from making a selection. The Department reserves the right not to make an award because of changing funding priorities. After application review and evaluation, an applicant will be selected to negotiate a contract. The final amount of the contract will be determined through negotiations between the Department and the applicant. The Department reserves the right to adjust the funding allocation during the term of the contract pursuant to the terms of the contract. Proposal Packet. Individuals or agencies interested in submitting a proposal should request a copy of the Request for Proposals from Rich Ann Roche at (512) 458-7729. Proposals must be received no later than April 19, 1996. Hand delivered packets must be delivered by 5:00 p.m. on April 19, 1996 to Rich Ann Roche, Associateship for Disease Control and Prevention, Texas Department of Health, Room T406, Austin, Texas 78756. Application review will be completed by May 1, 1996 with written notification being sent to all applicants on May 3, 1996. The contract period will be from June 1, 1996 to September 30, 1996. Closing Date. The original plus six copies of the proposal must be received by 5:00 p.m. on April 19, 1996 to Rich Ann Roche, Associateship for Disease Control and Prevention, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756. Proposals received after the deadline or incomplete proposals will not be evaluated. Faxed copies of proposals will not be accepted. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 1, 1996. TRD-9602965 Susan K. Steeg General Counsel Office of General Counsel Texas Department of Health Filed: March 4, 1996 Health and Human Services Commission Public Notice The Health and Human Services Commission State Medicaid Office has received approval from the Health Care Financing Administration to amend the Title XIX Medical Assistance Plan by Transmittal Number 96-06, Amendment Number 507. The amendment reflects the designation of Linda K. Wertz as State Medicaid Director and the person authorized to submit Medicaid State Plan material. The amendment was effective February 1, 1996. If additional information is needed, please contact Cathy Rossburg, Health and Human Services Commission, at (512) 502-3255. Issued in Austin, Texas, on February 27, 1996. TRD-9602719 Marina S. Henderson Executive Deputy Commissioner Health and Human Services Commission Filed: February 27, 1996 Texas Department of Human Services Correction of Error The Texas Department of Human Services submitted an Open Solicitation, which appeared in the February 16, 1996, issue of the Texas Register (21 TexReg 1309). The Texas Department of Human Services (TDHS) submitted an Open solicitation for Parmer and Refugio Counties, the reply date was incorrectly transmitted. On page 1309, the sentence read, "The written reply must be received by TDHS by 5:00 p.m., March 31, 1996." The sentence should read, "The written reply must be received by TDHS by 5:00 p.m., March 18, 1996." The Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services (TDPRS) submitted a proposed amendment to sec.700.511. The rule appeared in the February 6, 1996, issue of the Texas Register (21 TexReg 844). On page 844, sec.700.511(a) should read: "sec.700.511. Disposition of the Allegations of Abuse or Neglect. Allegation dispositions. An allegation disposition is the finding made in the investigation about each individual allegation of abuse/neglect which was identified at intake or during the investigation.
    [To specify their conclusions about the occurrence of abuse or neglect as defined in the Texas Family Code, sec.261.001, staff assign one of the following four dispositions.]" Texas Department of Insurance Notice The Commissioner of Insurance, or his designee, will consider approval of a rate filing request outside the promulgated flexibility band filed by American Alternative Insurance Corporation pursuant to Texas Insurance Code Annotated Article 5.101, sec.3(g). They are proposing rates of -30% for ambulance services and -50% for fire departments for the Emergency Service Vehicle Program for commercial automobile. Copies of the filing may be obtained by contacting Gifford Ensey, at the Texas Department of Insurance, Legal and Compliance, P.O. Box 149104, Austin, Texas 78714-9104, extension (512) 475-1761. This filing is subject to Department approval without a hearing unless an objection is filed with the Chief Economist, Birny Birnbaum, at the Texas Department of Insurance, 333 Guadalupe, P.O. Box 149104, Austin, Texas 78701 within 30 days after publication of this notice. Issued in Austin, Texas on March 6, 1996 TRD-9603158 Alicia M. Fechtel General Counsel and Chief Clerk Texas Department of Insurance Filed: March 6, 1996 Notice of Public Hearing The Commissioner of Insurance, at a public hearing under Docket Number 2212 scheduled for April 18, 1996, at 9:00 a.m in Room 100 of the Texas Department of Insurance Building, 333 Guadalupe Street in Austin, Texas, will consider a proposal made in a staff petition. Staff's petition seeks amendment of the Texas Automobile Rules and Rating Manual (the Manual), to adopt new and/or adjusted 1996 model Private Passenger Automobile Physical Damage Rating Symbols and revised identification information. Staff's petition (Reference Number A-0296- 06-I) was filed on February 29, 1996. This proposal will be considered together with Docket Number 2211, staff's petition (Reference Number 0296-03-I) filed on February 6, 1996, which also seeks amendment to the manual, to adopt new and/or adjusted 1992 through 1996 model Private Passenger Automobile Physical Damage Rating Symbols and revised identification information. The new and/or adjusted symbols for the Manual's Symbols and Identification Section reflect data compiled on damageability, repairability, and other relevant loss factors for the various model years of the listed vehicles. A copy of the petition containing the full text of the proposed amendments to the Manual is available for review in the office of the Chief Clerk of the Texas Department of Insurance, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas. For further information or to request copies of the petition, please contact Sylvia Gutierrez at (512) 322-6326; refer to (Reference Number A-0296-06-I). Written comments should be directed to Office of the Chief Clerk, Texas Department of Insurance, P. O. Box 149104, MC 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78714-9104. An additional copy of comments is to be submitted to David Durden, Deputy Commissioner, Property and Casualty Insurance Lines, Texas Department of Insurance, P. O. Box 149104, MC 104-5A, Austin, Texas 78714-9104. This notification is made pursuant to the Insurance Code, Article 5.96, which exempts it from the requirements of the Government Code, Chapter 2001 (Administrative Procedure Act). Issued in Austin, Texas on March 5, 1996. TRD-9603128 Alicia M. Fechtel General Counsel and Chief Clerk Texas Department of Insurance Filed: March 5, 1996 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Correction of Error The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (Commission) proposed new sec.sec.1.1-1.11, concerning the commission's procedural rules. The rules appeared in the February 20, 1996, issue of the Texas Register, (21 TexReg 349). The third paragraph, fifth line from the bottom in the preamble for Chapter 1 and each of the following chapters should read as follows: "Chapters 1-10- general rules of the commission; Chapters 11-19-miscellaneous provisions not specific to any media; Chapters 20-29-rulemaking; Chapters 30-49-application procedures; Chapters 50-69-processing of applications; Chapters 70-79- enforcement; and Chapters 80-89-hearings-contested/other. The current proposal conforms to this new format." The statutory authority of Chapter 1 should read as follows: "The proposed sections implement Texas Water Code, sec.sec.5.103, 5.105, 13.041, 26.011, 27.019, 32.009, 33.007, and 34.006 and Texas Health and Safety Code, sec.sec.341.002, 341.031, 361.011, 361.017, 361.024, 366.012, 382.017, 401.011, 401.051, and 401.412." Section 1.4 should be located in a separate paragraph from sec.1.3(b). The title of Chapter 70, Subchapter C, should read "Enforcement Referrals to SOAH." The Commission adopted amendments to sec.sec.335.1, 3335.6, 335.9, 335.10, 335.18, 335.19, 335.24, 335.41, 335.164, 335.214, 335.221, 335.323, and 335.503. The rules appeared in the February 20, 1996, issue of the Texas Register, (21 TexReg 1425). On page 1427, left column, sec.335.1, definition of "Solid Waste", (D)(ii)(II), second sentence, the sentence should read: "However, commercial chemical products, which are listed in 40 Code of Federal Regulations sec.261.33, not listed in sec.261.33 but that exhibit one or more of the hazardous waste characteristics, or would be considered nonhazardous waste if disposed, are not solid wastes if they are fuels themselves and burned for energy recovery." Notice of Opportunity to Comment on Settlement Agreements of Administrative Enforcement Actions The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) staff is providing an opportunity for written public comment on the listed Agreed Orders (AOs) pursuant to the Health and Safety Code, the Texas Clean Air Act (the Act), Chapter 382, sec.382.096. The Act, sec.382.0996 requires that the TNRCC may not approve these AOs 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 April 10, 1996. Section 382.096 also requires that the TNRCC promptly consider any written comments received and that the TNRCC may withhold approval of an AO if a comment indicates the proposed AO is inappropriate, improper, inadequate, or inconsistent with the requirements of the Act. Additional notice is not required if changes to an AO are made in response to written comments. A copy of each of the proposed AOs is available for public inspection at both the TNRCC's Central Office, located at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building A, 3rd Floor, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3400 and at the applicable regional office listed as follows. Written comments about these AOs should be sent to the staff attorney designated for each AO at the TNRCC's Central Office at P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 and must be received by 5:00 p.m. on April 10, 1996. Written comments may also be sent by facsimile machine to the staff attorney at (512) 239-3434. The TNRCC staff attorneys are available to discuss the AOs and/or the comment procedure at the listed phone numbers; however, sec.382.096 provides that comments on the AOs should be submitted to the TNRCC in writing. (1)COMPANY: Ball Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 96-0434-AIR-E; ACCOUNT NUMBER: MQ- 0112-L; LOCATION: Conroe, Montgomery County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: aluminum can manufacturing plant; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC sec.116.115, the Act, sec.382.085(b), and Provision Number 6 of TNRCC Permit Number C-17847 by operating the plant without the thermal oxidizer for 105 days from November 1, 1991 to February 19, 1992. PENALTY: $15,750; STAFF ATTORNEY: Greg Warmink, (512) 239-0612; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3918 Canyon Drive, Amarillo, Texas 79109-4996, (806) 353-9251. (2)COMPANY: Central Texas Iron Works, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 96-0453-AIR-E; ACCOUNT NUMBER: MB-0017-F; LOCATION: Waco, McLennan County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: steel fabrication plant; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC sec.116.110(a) and the Act, sec.382.0518(a) and sec.382.085(b) by owning and operating a spray painting and sandblasting facility without first obtaining a permit or qualifying for a standard exemption. PENALTY: $4,200; STAFF ATTORNEY: Linda G. Sorrells, (512) 239-3408; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6801 Sanger Avenue, Suite 2500, Waco, Texas 76710- 7807, (817) 751-0335. (3)COMPANY: Frazier and Frazier Industries, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 96-0435-AIR-E; ACCOUNT NUMBER: LI-0010-F; LOCATION: Coolidge, Limestone County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: ductile and gray iron foundry; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC sec.116.110(a) and the Act, sec.382.0518(a) and sec.382.085(b) by commencing construction of a plant which may emit air contaminants into the air of the state without first obtaining a permit or qualifying for a standard exemption; PENALTY: $2,425; STAFF ATTORNEY: Patricia Hershey, (512) 239-0587; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6801 Sanger Avenue, Suite 2500, Waco, Texas 76710, (817) 751-0335. (4)COMPANY: Hempel Coatings USA, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 96-0437-AIR-E; ACCOUNT NUMBER: HG-0620-D; LOCATION: Houston, Harris County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: paint manufacturing plant; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC sec.116.110(a) and the Act, sec.382.0518(a) and sec.382.085(b) by failing to obtain a permit; satisfy the conditions for a standard permit; satisfy the conditions for a flexible permit; or satisfy the conditions for a standard exemption prior to engaging in modifications to the plant from September 18, 1994 through April 3, 1995; PENALTY: $12,900; STAFF ATTORNEY: Lisa Dyar, (512) 239-5692; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1423, (713) 767-3500. (5)COMPANY: Rubio's Salvage & Auto Sales; DOCKET NUMBER: 96-0452-AIR-E; ACCOUNT NUMBER: EE-1517-R; LOCATION: El Paso, El Paso County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: used car dealership; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC sec.114.1(c)(1) and the Act, sec.382.085(b) by offering for sale a car in the State of Texas with missing required emission control systems or devices; PENALTY: $0; STAFF ATTORNEY: Peter Gregg, (512) 239-0450; REGIONAL OFFICE: 7500 Viscount Boulevard, Suite 147, El Paso, Texas 79925, (915) 778-9634. (6)COMPANY: Tarrant Lumber Company; DOCKET NUMBER: 96-0438-AIR-E; ACCOUNT NUMBER: AA-0068-G; LOCATION: Palestine, Anderson County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: sawmill plant; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC sec.111.101, the Act, sec.382.085(b), and Texas Air Control Board (TACB) Agreed Order Number 91-10(m) by conducting outdoor burning of wooden slabs; PENALTY: $6,000; STAFF ATTORNEY: Lisa Newcombe, (512) 239-2269; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1304 South Vine Avenue, Tyler, Texas 75701, (903) 595-2639. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 5, 1996. TRD-9603151 Kevin McCalla Director, Legal Division Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Filed: March 6, 1996 Notice of Public Hearing (Chapter 114) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BY THE TEXAS NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION ON PROPOSED REVISIONS TO 30 TAC CHAPTER 114, AND TO THE STATE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 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 public hearings to receive testimony regarding revisions to 30 TAC Chapter 114 and to the SIP, concerning the vehicle inspection and maintenance program. The proposed new rules and revision to the SIP are primarily motivated by the authority given to the Governor by the 74th Legislature through Senate Bill 178. This bill canceled the TNRCC centralized vehicle emissions testing program, reinstated the previous testing program, and authorized the Governor to negotiate a more convenient, less costly program that would satisfy the requirements of the Federal Clean Air Act. The new program would require motorists registered in the core program areas, consisting of Dallas, El Paso, Harris, and Tarrant counties, to undergo an emissions test in conjunction with the annual safety inspection. There will be a fee associated with the emissions test. The new program would also subject motorists operating in the program area, consisting of Brazoria, Chambers, Collin, Dallas, Denton, El Paso, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, Tarrant, and Waller counties to on-road vehicle emissions testing in order to identify "high-emitting" vehicles. Further, the program establishes requirements for inspection stations and repair technicians. Public hearings on these proposals will be held in Houston on April 8, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. at the City of Houston Pollution Control Building Auditorium, 7411 Park Place Boulevard, Houston; in El Paso on April 9, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. at the City of El Paso Council Chambers, 2 Civic Center Plaza, 2nd Floor, El Paso; and in Irving on April 10, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. at the City of Irving Central Library Auditorium, 801 West Irving Boulevard, Irving. Individuals may present oral statements when called upon in order of registration. Open discussion within the audience will not occur during the hearings; however, a TNRCC staff member will be available to discuss the proposal one hour prior to each hearing and will answer questions before and after the hearings. Written comments may be mailed to Heather Evans, TNRCC Office of Policy and Regulatory Development, MC 205, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087; faxed to (512) 239-4808; or e-mailed to hevans@smtpgate.tnrcc.state.tx.us. All comments should reference Rule Log Number 96104-114-AI. Comments must be received by 5:00 p.m., April 12, 1996. For further information, please contact Thomas Ortiz, Air Policy and Regulations Division, (512) 239-1054. 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 March 4, 1996. TRD-9602979 Kevin McCalla Director, Legal Services Division Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Filed: March 4, 1996 Texas Board of Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies Correction of Error The Texas Board of Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies proposed an amendment to sec.435.3, concerning Certificate of Completion. The rule appeared in the February 13, 1996, issue of the Texas Register (21 TexReg 1021). In sec.435.3(b)(3) the word "firearm" was deleted, it should read: "(3) name, signature and approval number of [firearm] training instructor; The Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services Request for Proposals The Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services is soliciting proposals for service contracts to be awarded under the Department's Services To At-Risk Youth (STAR) program. The goal of the STAR program is to reduce and prevent the problems of runaway, truancy, family conflict and delinquency as well as reduce the risk of abuse and/or neglect by providing timely and appropriate short term services to eligible youths and their families. Services should be equally accessible to self-and family-referred youths and youths referred by agencies. Priority should be placed on supporting and strengthening the family unit. Consequently, services provided to the youth and the family while the youth remains in his/her home are preferred. In order to meet these objectives, the Department is contracting for services which are provided in the form of crisis intervention services, counseling services, skills-based training, mentoring, and short-term residential care. These services must be made available to the following children and youths: youths 7 through 17 years of age who are in at-risk situations due to runaway behavior, truancy or family conflict; non adjudicated youths 10 through 16 years of age who are alleged to have committed misdemeanor or state jail felony offenses; and children 7 through 9 years of age who are alleged to have committed a delinquent offense(s.) Eligible offerors include: private, non-profit agencies; private, for profit agencies; partnerships; individuals; and governmental entities other than juvenile probation departments. Historically underutilized businesses are encouraged to submit proposals. Limitations: Funding of the selected proposals will be dependent upon available federal and/or state appropriations. The Department reserves the right to reject any and all offers received in response to this RFP and to cancel this RFP if it is deemed in the best interest of the Department. Term: The effective dates of any contract awarded under this RFP will be September 1, 1996 through August 31, 1997. Deadline: All proposals to be considered for funding through this RFP must be received by 3:00 p.m. May 1, 1996. Proposals received after this deadline will not be accepted. Modifications to the original proposal must also be received prior to 3:00 p.m. May 1, 1996. Evaluation and Selection: A panel will rank and score the proposals. The evaluation method and criteria will be specified in the RFP packet. Considerations are: need, program services, staffing, community collaboration, and cost. Proposals are being solicited for counties not currently being served by the Services To At-Risk Youth Program and for an additional contract for each of three major metropolitan counties. Counties not currently served by STAR Program are Anderson, Angelina, Aransas, Armstrong, Atascosa, Bee, Blanco, Bosque, Brewster, Briscoe, Brooks, Brown, Burleson, Burnet, Calhoun, Carson, Castro, Cherokee, Childress, Collingsworth, Comanche, Cottle, Crockett, Culberson, Dallam, De Witt, Delta, Donley, Eastland, Edwards, Falls, Foard, Freestone, Frio, Goliad, Gray, Grimes, Hall, Hansford, Hardeman, Hartley, Haskell, Hemphill, Henderson, Hopkins, Houston, Hudspeth, Hutchinson, Jack, Jackson, Jasper, Jeff Davis, Jim Wells, Kenedy, Kent, Kimble, Kinney, Kleberg, Knox, Lavaca, Lee, Leon, Limestone, Lipscomb, Live Oak, Llano, Madison, Mason, McClolloch, McLennan, McMullen, Medina, Menard, Mills, Moore, Nacogdoches, Newton, Ochiltree, Oldham, Palo Pinto, Parmer, Pecos, Polk, Presidio, Rains, Real, Reeves, Refugio, Regan, Roberts, Robertson, Sabine, San Augustine, San Jacinto, San Patricio, San Saba, Shelby, Sherman, Smith, Somervell, Stephens, Stonewall, Sutton, Swisher, Terrell, Throckmorton, Trinity, Tyler, Uvalde, Val Verde, Van Zandt, Victoria, Washington, Wheeler, Wood, Young, and Zavala. Current STAR counties targeted for an additional contractor are Bexar, Dallas, and Harris. Amount of Awards: Awards may range from $290,000.00 for a major metropolitan county to $25,000.00 for an outlying county. Contact Person: Potential offerors may obtain the RFP package beginning March 15, 1996. It is preferred that requests for the RFP be submitted in writing to Nancy Cook, Contract Manager; Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services; 4635 SW Freeway, 3rd Floor; Houston, Texas 77027. Copies of the RFP packet may also be secured by contacting Barbara Horton (713/940- 5188) or Nancy Cook (713/940-5190.) Issued in Austin, Texas on March 5, 1996. TRD-9603109 Deborah L. Churchill Supervising Attorney Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services Filed: March 5, 1996 Texas Department of Public Safety General Rules of Practice and Procedure sec.sec.29.101-29.157 Public Hearing Notice The Texas Department of Public Safety, in accordance with Administrative Procedure and Texas Register Act, Texas Government Code, sec.2001 et seq., and Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6675d, sec.3 and sec.12, is holding a public hearing on March 18, 1996, at 2:00 p.m. in Conference Room B of the Department of Public Safety, 5805 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas. The purpose of the hearing is to receive comments from all interested persons regarding adoption of new administrative rules relating to Rules of Practice and Procedure for Administrative Penalty Proceedings Under Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6675d, sec.sec.29.101-29.157, proposed for adoption under the authority of Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6675d, sec.3 and sec.12, which provide that the director shall, after notice and a public hearing, adopt rules regulating the safe transportation of hazardous materials and the safe operation of commercial vehicles; the department may adopt rules to administer the article, the Texas Government Code sec.2001, and the Administrative Procedures Act, which provide a minimum standard of uniform practice and procedure for state agencies. The proposed new rules were published in the February 27, 1996, issue of the Texas Register (21TexReg 1486). Persons interested in attending this hearing are encouraged to submit advance written notice of their intent to attend the hearing and to submit a written copy of their comments. Letters should be addressed to John C. West, Jr., Chief of Legal Services, Texas Department of Public Safety, Box 4087, Austin, Texas 78773-0001. This hearing will be conducted in accordance with the Texas Department of Public Safety's General Rules of Practice and Procedure, sec.sec.29.1-29.49. Issued in Austin, Texas on February 28, 1996. TRD-9603111 John C. West, Jr. Chief of Legal Services Texas Department of Public Safety Filed: March 5, 1996 Public Utility Commission of Texas Notice of Technical Session and Request for Comments The Public Utility Commission of Texas plans to hold a technical session on March 18, 1996 as part of its continuing project relating to its Scope of Competition Report (Project Number 15002). The technical session will begin at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioner's Hearing Room. The purpose of the technical session is to receive comments from parties pertaining to the Commission's draft data request for information to be incorporated in the Scope of Competition Report. The draft data request was mailed to the parties on March 1st, and copies are available from Lucila Etheridge of the Office of Policy Development at 512-458-0327. Parties should provide the Commission with 15 copies of their written responses to the draft data request by filing them on March 18th with the filing clerk of the Commission at 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757. The responses should refer to Project Number 15002. In addition, parties are asked to bring a copy of their written comments to the technical session for discussion. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 5, 1996. TRD-9603097 Paula Mueller Secretary of the Commission Public Utility Commission of Texas Notice of Technical Session and Request for Comments The Public Utility Commission of Texas plans to hold a technical session on March 18, 1996 as part of its continuing project relating to its Scope of Competition Report (Project Number 15002). The technical session will begin at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioner's Hearing Room. The purpose of the technical session is to receive comments from parties pertaining to the Commission's draft data request for information to be incorporated in the Scope of Competition Report. The draft data request was mailed to the parties on March 1st, and copies are available from Lucila Etheridge of the Office of Policy Development at 512-458-0327. Parties should provide the Commission with 15 copies of their written responses to the draft data request by filing them on March 18th with the filing clerk of the Commission at 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757. The responses should refer to Project Number 15002. In addition, parties are asked to bring a copy of their written comments to the technical session for discussion. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 5, 1996. TRD-9603097 Paula Mueller Secretary of the Commission Public Utility Commission of Texas Notice of Workshop The Public Utility Commission of Texas will hold a workshop on Friday, March, 15, 1996, at 9:00 a.m. on a new rule concerning price ceilings for Basket II services. This new rule is pursuant to Public Utility Regulatory Act, sec.3.355. The workshop will be held at the Commission's offices at 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas. A list of questions regarding issues to be discussed at the workshop will be made available on March 8, 1996. Parties should be prepared to discuss their responses at the workshop. A proposed rule will then be presented to the Commissioners and recommended for publication. This project has been assigned Project Number 14509. Persons who plan to attend the workshop and/or wish to obtain the list of questions should register with Teresa Kirk at (512) 458-0158. If you have any questions please call Sid Guermouche at (512) 458-0357. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 1, 1996. TRD-9602959 Paula Mueller Secretary of the Commission Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: March 1, 1996 Railroad Commission of Texas Correction of Error The Railroad Commission of Texas proposed amendments to 9.3. The rule appeared in the February 27, 1996, issue of the Texas Register, (21 TexReg 1431). On the second line of page 1432, in the preamble for sec.9.3, the sentence was incorrectly submitted, it should read "...to be raised off the surface of the container..." In the second column on page 1432, subsection (a)(25, as submitted, all of the text for new LPG Form 502 should be in bold (not just the paragraph number). In the second column on page 1432, subsection (a)(29, all of the text for LPG Form 506 should be in bold. The Railroad Commission of Texas proposed amendment to sec.9.160 and sec.9.161. The rules appeared in the February 27, 1996, issue of the Texas Register (21 TexReg 1433). The preamble does not include the reference to a "new section." Since the proposal is for amendments to existing sec.9.160 and for a new sec.9.161, this reference should be included. In the second column on page 1433, all of the text for both subsection (d) and subsection (e) should be in bold as submitted (not just the subsection letters). At the top of page 1434, all of the text for subsection (e)(1) should be in bold as submitted (not just the paragraph number). San Antonio-Bexar County Metropolitan Planning Organization Request for Proposals The San Antonio-Bexar County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is seeking proposals from qualified firms to undertake a study to survey, document and identify the potential use of bicycle-public transit as a viable transportation component. A copy of the Request for Proposals (RFP) may be requested by calling Dan Hebner, MPO Transportation Planner, at (210) 227-8651. Anyone wishing to submit a proposal must do so by 12:00 p.m. (CST) March 29, 1996, at the MPO office: South Texas Building, 603 Navarro, Suite 904, San Antonio, Texas 78205. The contract award will be made by the MPO's Transportation Steering Committee based on the recommendation of the study's public/private oversight committee. The Integration of Public Transportation and Bicycle Services Oversight Committee will review the proposals based on the evaluation criteria listed in the RFP. Funding for this study, in the amount of $30,000, is contingent upon the availability of Federal and State funding from the Federal Highway Administration, Federal Transit Administration, and the Texas Department of Transportation. Issued in San Antonio, Texas, on February 27, 1996. TRD-9602795 Charlotte A. Roszelle Office Manager/Grants Coordinator San Antonio-Bexar County Metropolitan Planning Organization Filed: February 28, 1996 University of Houston System Request for Proposal for Bond Counsel The University of Houston System (the "System") is seeking to employ Bond Counsel and Co-Bond Counsel for the issuance of Consolidated Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1996; as well as other bond issues as required during the term of the contract. The System has retained Vinson and Elkins for issuance of Consolidated Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1990A and 1990B; Consolidated Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1993; Consolidated Revenue Bonds, Series 1993A and 1995; Higher Education Assistance Fund Anticipation Notes, Series 1994; and approximately twelve other bond issues during the decades of the 1960's and 1970's. Upon approval of the Attorney General of Texas, the System will execute an agreement with bond counsel for a one year term with optional extensions as required and as approved by the Attorney General. The System will retain the right to terminate the contract for any reason and at any time upon payment of fees and expenses then earned. I. Proposal Schedule Issuance of Request for Proposal: March 5, 1996 Final Response Date: March 22, 1996-1:00 p.m. Selection of Bond Counsel: To be determined First Working Group Meeting: To be determined II. Proposal Submission 1. All proosals must be received no later than 1:00 p.m. on March 22, 1996. Proposal responses, modifications or addenda to an original response received by the System after that specified time and date for responses will not be considered. Each proposer is responsible for ensuring that the response reaches the System before the proposed due date and time. 2. The submitted proposal must be executed by a duly authorized representative of the proposer. An unsigned proposal will be rejected. 3. Proposers should submit one original and two copies of their proposal to: Paula A. Kelleher, Treasurer University of Houston System 1600 Smith, Suite 3400 Houston, Texas 77002 Please mark the envelopes containing proposals with the following note in the lower left hand corner: "IN RESPONSE TO PROPOSAL REQUEST: BOND COUNSEL SERVICES" 4. All proposals become the property of the System. Proposals must set forth accurate and complete information as required by this request. Oral proposals will not be considered. Any proposal may be modified or withdrawn at any time prior to the proposal due date. No material changes will be allowed after the expiration of the proposal due date; however, non-substantive corrections or deletions may be made with the approval of the System. 5. The System reserves the right to make amendments to the proposal request and to extend the response filing time or date, by giving written notice in the Texas Register. 6. The System has the sole discretion, and reserves the right, to reject any and all proposals received in response to this request and to cancel the request if it is deemed in the best interests of the System to do so. Issuance of the propoasl request in no way constitutes a commitment by the System to award a contract, nor to pay any legal services incurred either in the preparation of a response to this proposal request or for the production of any contract for legal services. All fees and expenses, if any, for legal services shall be paid only out of the costs of issuance, and are therefore contingent upon issuance. III. Services Required of Bond Counsel The System is seeking Bond Counsel to provide usual and necessary legal services in connection with the issuance, sale and delivery of certain tax exempt bonds and/or notes. The System also intends to select Co-Bond Counsel to assist in the document preparation. Co-Bond Counsel will perform limited services, for a fee based on hourly charges not to exceed 20% of total cost of legal services. The successful proposer will enter into an agreement to perform the following services, as requested: 1. Review and preparation of the Bond Resolution. 2. Assistance in the preparation of specified sections of the Preliminary Official Statement and the Official Statement, with the understanding that Bond Counsel will not be expected to independently verify other data contained in the Official Statement, and that the Official Statement may so state. 3. Assistance to the System in presentations to major rating agencies in order to obtain ratings. 4. Preparation of a No Arbitrage Certificate. 5. Review of such other documents or preparation of such certificates as are customary and necessary. 6. Assistance to the System in obtaining Attorney General approval of bonds. 7. Assistance to the System in obtaining Bond Review Board approval of bonds. 8. Rendering a legal opinion that: i. when issued, the bonds will be binding obligations of the State and validly issued under Texas law; ii. interest on the bonds is excludable from gross income under existing federal tax law. 9. Rendering such other written opinions of Bond Counsel pertaining to investment earnings and any amounts required to be rebated to the United States Government as excess arbitrage earnings, if any, and any other written opinions of Bond Counsel which may be required under the terms of the Bond Resolution or under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. 10. Provision of similar services as requested. IV. Proposal Requirements Law firms responding to this proposal must have an office in Texas. The firm should have a place of business in Houston, Texas, or be willing to either waive, or specifically limit, the expenses attributable to travel. All travel expenses are to be borne by the law firm unless specifically indicated in the expenses submitted (Section IV.3). The following is a list of the information to be provided by each proposer. Failure to include all the information listed below may result in disqualification of a proposal. 1. A complete description of your firm's ability to represent the System as Bond Counsel which should include, but is not limited to, the following: a. A description of your firm's past experience as Bond Counsel for other state agencies and for tax-exempt bonds or notes issued by other institutions of higher education for the period from January 1, 1990 to the present. Please include the identity of the Issuer, the amount and type of bonds or notes, and the purpose for the issuance in your description. b. The identity of each of the attorneys who would be directly assigned to work with the System; a description of his/her specific function; and a description of his/her qualifying experience and legal background in public finance with emphasis on legal experience, if any, in the issuance of tax exempt bonds and notes. List the name of the attorney(s) responsible for providing tax opinions and interpretations of the tax law. c. The availability of the lead partner and tax attorneys for consultation and working group sessions. 2. Completion of the attached form entltled "Affirmative Action Questionaire." Other information addressing efforts made by your firm to encourage and develop the participation of women and minorities in the provision of legal services in financing of bonds for issuers may also be included, but is not required. 3. A statement of the number of University of Houston Law Center graduates employed by your firm. 4. A statement that the firm has not during the six month period preceding the date of the proposal and will not for six months following termination of the contract, represent clients before the System. Upon the System's request, the firm will be required to disclose any representations in which it is engaged with interests adverse to the State of Texas. 5. Fee Schedules: Provide an itemization of all costs and charges for performing the legal services described in Section III above, in the form of a comparision schedule computed as: a. A per hour rate charge which will also include the specific hourly rate for each lawyer assigned to perform services on behalf of the System, and the estimated amount of time for completion of each task; and b. A flat fee computed to include all fees, charges and expenses. This fee amount shall include an express statement in the proposal response that the flat fee shall in no event exceed the quoted amount, and shall include a cap on all expenses for travel or other costs. V. Proposal Evaluation 1. The criteria for selection shall be based on the responses to the Proposal Requirements in Section IV. The System intends to select the proposal that demonstrates the highest degree of competency and the necessary qualifications and experience in providing the requested legal services at fair and reasonable prices. 2. The acceptance of a proosal will not be made solely on the basis of lowest cost, although cost will weigh heavily in the evaluation process. 3. The System reserves the right to negotiate the proposal that, in its discretion, best meets the System's needs. 4. Acceptance of a proposal will be contingent upon approval of the System Board of Regents and Attorney General. 5. If one of the submitted proposals is accepted, remaining law firms will be notified of the decision in a timely manner. Issued in Austin, Texas, on February 27, 1996. TRD-9602796 Paula Kelleher Treasurer University of Houston System Filed: February 28, 1996 The University of Texas System Consultant Award Notification The University of Texas System and The University of Texas at Austin (hereinafter referred to together as UT) has filed an award for consultant services under the provisions of the Government Code, Chapter 2254. The proposal was published in the September 5, 1995 , issue of the Texas Register (20 TexReg 6954.) The consultant will be responsible for development of: * A UT compensation philosphy * Methodlogy for job evaluation * Guidelines for administration of programs * Strategies to achieve a competitive position in the applicable labor market * Cost estimates to implement the program * Automation support * An implementation strategy including effective communication to employees and managers * Recommendation for appropriate staffing for maintenance * Criteria for Administrative and Professional positions The consultant award is made to Willis Corroon Corporation of Missouri doing business as W F Corroon-USA, 231 South Bemiston, Suite 400, St. Louis, Missouri 63105. The contract award is for an amount not to exceed $175,950. The contract, signed February 22, 1996 began on December 1, 1995. A final report is to presented prior to August 31, 1996. Issued in Austin, Texas, on February 28, 1996. TRD-9602805 Arthur H. Dilly Executive Secretary to the Board of Regents The University of Texas System Filed: February 28, 1996 Texas Workers' Compensation Commission Applicants for Appointment to the Medical Advisory Committee The Texas Workers' Compensation Commission (TWCC) invites all qualified individuals, entities, and public health care facilities to apply to fill any of the following vacancies on the Medical Advisory Committee (MAC). The purpose and tasks of the MAC are outlined in the Texas Labor Code, sec.413.005, which includes advising the Medical Review Division of TWCC on the development and administration of medical policies and guidelines. The MAC meets, on the average, once every six weeks. MAC members are not reimbursed for travel, per diem, or other expenses associated with the MAC activities and meetings. The members of the MAC are appointed by the six commissioners of TWCC and include health care providers, representatives of employees and employers and members of the general public. Each member must be knowledgeable and qualified regarding work- related injuries and diseases. The complete membership of the MAC includes 16 primary members and 16 alternate members. The following vacancies on the MAC exist at this time: 1. Primary member - General Public 2. Primary member - Public Health Care Facility 3. Alternate member - Employer 4. Alternate member - Pharmacist 5. Alternate member - Doctor of Osteopathic 6. Alternate member - Medical Equipment Supplier 7. Alternate member - Physical Therapist 8. Alternate member - Dental 9. Alternate member - Public Health Care Facility 10. Alternate member - Chiropractic Any person or entity interested in serving on the MAC may submit a curriculum vitae and cover letter to the Director of the Medical Review Division, Texas Workers' Compensation Commission, Southfield Building, MS-40, 4000 South IH-35, Austin, Texas 78704-7491. If any person or entity has any questions concerning possible membership on the MAC, please call Deborah Symons at (512) 707-5852. Issued in Austin, Texas on March 1, 1996. TRD-9602990 Susan Cory General Counsel Texas Workers' Compensation Commission