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 Correction of Error The Texas Department of Agriculture adopted on an emergency basis, the repeal of sec.5.154. The rule appeared in the April 23, 1996, issue of the Texas Register (21 TexReg 3489). The effective date should have been reflected as April 11, 1996 with an expiration date of August 10, 1996. Texas Department of Agriculture Notice of Public Hearing The Texas Department of Agriculture (the department) will hold a public hearing to take public comment regarding the department's establishment of emergency quarantine for Karnal bunt as published in the April 23, 1996, issue of the Texas Register (21 TexReg 3565). The hearings will be held Monday, May 20, 1996, at the Texas A&M University Agricultural Research Center, 1380 A&M Circle, El Paso, Texas, beginning at 1: 00 p.m. For more information, please contact Ronald Bertrand, Regional Director, Texas Department of Agriculture, West Texas Regional Office, 4502 Englewood Avenue, Lubbock, Texas 79414, (806) 799-8555. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 7, 1996. TRD-9606330 Dolores Alvarado Hibbs Deputy General Counsel Texas Department of Agriculture Filed: May 7, 1996 Children's Trust Fund of Texas Council Correction of Error The Children's Trust Fund of Texas Council (CTF) submitted a request for proposals, which was published in the April 2, 1996, issue of the Texas Register (21 TexReg 2847). The word "Children's" was misspelled in the agency title. In the first column the paragraphs number 4-6, should be a-c and in the second column the paragraphs number 7 and 8 should be 4 and 5. Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner Notice of Rate Ceilings The Consumer Credit Commissioner of Texas has ascertained the following rate ceilings by use of the formulas and methods described in Title 79, Texas Civil Statutes, Article 1.04, as amended (Texas Civil Statutes, Article 5069-1. 04). [graphic] Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 6, 1996. TRD-9606310 Leslie L. Pettijohn Commissioner Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner Filed: May 7, 1996 Texas Education Agency Correction of Errors The Texas Education Agency (TEA) adopted new sec.105.1001, concerning optional extended year programs. The rule appeared in the April 30, 1996, issue of the Texas Register (21 TexReg 3707). An error as submitted appeared in the agency response to the first comment listed, which is attributed to the Equity Center, Grandview ISD, Killeen ISD, and Waskom ISD. The first sentence of the response should read: "The reduction in compensatory education funds is not borne solely by poor district, but by all districts receiving foundation school funds." The second sentence of the response should be deleted. The rest of the response is correct. An error as submitted also appeared in the agency response to the second comment listed, which is attributed to Weatherford ISD. The response, in its entirety, should be replaced with the following response: "More than 90% of school districts will share equitably in the cost of the extended year set-aside from compensatory education funding. The legislature expressed in statute its priorities for extended year programs and the mechanism for funding those programs." Three errors as published appeared in the text of adopted new sec.105.1001. In subsection (b)(2), the word "districts" in the phrase "districts at-risk student population" should contain an apostrophe and read "district's." In subsection (c), the two occurrences of the misspelled word "districts" should contain apostrophes and read "districts." The Texas Education Agency submitted an open meeting notice for the State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee on Students. The meeting appeared in the April 12, 1996, issue of the Texas Register (21 TexReg 3235). The following item, concerning the University Interscholastic League (UIL), was omitted from the meeting agenda: "Proposed amendments and rule changes to the 1996-1997 UIL constitution and contest rules." Texas Department of Health Notice of Rescission of Order Notice is hereby given that the Bureau of Radiation Control, Texas Department of Health, rescinded the following order: Emergency Cease and Desist Order issued April 5, 1996, to Corpus Christi Radiology Center, 3554 South Alameda, Corpus Christi, Texas 78411, holder of certification of mammography systems number M00575. A copy of all relevant material is available for public inspection at the Bureau of Radiation Control, Exchange Building, 8407 Wall Street, Austin, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (except holidays). Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 6, 1996. TRD-9606238 Susan K. Steeg General Counsel Office of General Counsel Texas Department of Health Filed: May 6, 1996 Health and Human Services Commission Public Notices 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 95-19, Amendment Number 484. The amendment revises the plan to implement the disproportionate share hospital (DHS) limitations required by the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 (OBRA 1993). Specifically, the amendment revised the Texas Medicaid plan to include the minimum Medicaid inpatient utilization rate qualifying criteria in sec.1923(d)(3) and to impose the hospital-specific DHS payment limitations in sec.1923(g) of the Social Security Act. In addition, the amendment makes some changes to the DHS program that were not required by OBRA 1993. It revises the DHS payment formula for state chest and mental hospitals and adopts the Medicaid inpatient utilization rate defined in sec.1923(b)(2) of the Act. The amendment is effective September 1, 1995. If additional information is needed, please contact Brenda Salisbery, Texas Department of Health at (512) 338-6521. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 2, 1996. TRD-9606015 Marina S. Henderson Executive Deputy Commissioner Health and Human Services Commission Filed: May 1, 1996 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 96-09, Amendment Number 510. The amendment updates the State Plan with the current reimbursement rates for obstetrical and pediatric services, in accordance with sec.1926 of the Social Security Act. The amendment is effective July 1, 1996. If additional information is needed, please contact Genie DeKneef, Texas Department of Health at (512) 338-6509. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 2, 1996. TRD-9606016 Marina S. Henderson Executive Deputy Commissioner Health and Human Services Commission Filed: May 1, 1996 Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Request for Additional Proposals (RFP)-1996 Grants Program Title II-Dwight D. Eisenhower Professional Development Program (P.L. 103-382) Approximately, $1.26 million will be available to support additional 1996-97 K-12 teachers and other staff gain access to professional development in mathematics and science. Residual funds will be competitively distributed in Texas under Title II (Dwight D. Eisenhower Professional Development Program) of the Improving America's School Act of 1994. Begun in 1985 as Title II of the Education for Economic Security Act (EESA), the Eisenhower Professional Development Program is designed to support training and retraining of elementary and secondary teachers and other staff in mathematics and science. Proposals for residual funding must be submitted by August 1, 1996 to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Applications are available June 5, 1996. The Board will approve recommendations for awards at its October 17-18, 1996 meeting. Projects are funded under this application for 11 months and must be completed by September 30, 1997. All public and private colleges and universities, and non-profit organizations of proven effectiveness in educating mathematics and science teachers are eligible to apply for grants under the Dwight D. Eisenhower Professional Development Program. For applications and more information, contact Nan Broussard at (512) 483-6318. Issued in Austin, Texas on May 6, 1996 TRD-9606274 James McWhorter Assistant Commissioner for Administration Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Filed: May 7, 1996 Texas Department of Human Services Correction of Error The Texas Department of Human Services proposed amendments to sec.12.3 and sec.12.25, concerning eligibility of contractors and facilities and denials and terminations, in its Special Nutrition Programs chapter. The rules appeared in the April 5, 1996, issue of the Texas Register (21 TexReg 3000). On page 3000, sec.12.3(a) and (b) contained an error as published. The sections should read: "sec.12.3. Eligibility of Contractors and Facilities. (a) To be eligible to participate in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), contractors must [(1)] meet the definitions in 7 Code of Federal Regulations sec.226.2, [and] the appropriate requirements of 7 Code of Federal Regulations sec.sec.226.6 and 226.15-226.19(a), and this title.[;] (b) To be eligible to participate in the CACFP as a day care home sponsor, applicants must: Texas Department of Insurance Notice of Application Notice is given to the public of the application of ECCA Managed Vision Care, Inc., San Antonio, Texas for the issuance of a certificate of authority to establish and operate a health maintenance organization (HMO) for the sole purpose of providing a single health care service plan offering a vision care service in the State of Texas in compliance with the Texas HMO Act and rules and regulations for HMOs. The application is subject to public inspection at the offices of the Texas Department of Insurance, HMO Unit, 333 Guadalupe, Hobby Tower I, 6th Floor, Austin, Texas. Upon consideration of the application, if the Commissioner is satisfied that all requirements of law have been met, the Commissioner or his designee may take action to issue a certificate of authority to ECCA Managed Vision Care, Inc., without a public hearing. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 7, 1996. TRD-9606365 Alicia M. Fechtel General Counsel and Chief Clerk Texas Department of Insurance Filed: May 8, 1996 Notices of Public Hearing The Commissioner of Insurance will hold a public hearing under Docket Number 2225 on June 5, 1996, at 9:00 a.m. in Room 102 of the Texas Department of Insurance Building, 333 Guadalupe Street in Austin, Texas, to consider the adoption of proposed new section 28 TAC sec.5.10016, concerning the adoption by reference of new forms to be used in the Residential Property Insurance Market Assistance Program. The proposed new section and the statutory authority for the proposal to sec.5.10016, were published in the May 3, 1996, issue of the Texas Register (21 TexReg 3778). Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 7, 1996. TRD-9606364 Alicia M. Fechtel General Counsel and Chief Clerk Texas Department of Insurance Filed: May 8, 1996 The Commissioner of Insurance will hold a public hearing under Docket Number 2226 on June 5, 1996, at 9:00 a.m. in Room 102 of the Texas Department of Insurance Building, 333 Guadalupe Street in Austin, Texas, to consider the adoption of proposed amendment 28 TAC sec.5.4001, concerning the plan of operation of the Texas Catastrophe Property Insurance Association (TCPIA). The proposed new section and the statutory authority for the proposal to sec.5.4001, were published in the March 29, 1996, issue of the Texas Register (21 TexReg 2525). Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 7, 1996. TRD-9606363 Alicia M. Fechtel General Counsel and Chief Clerk Texas Department of Insurance Filed: May 8, 1996 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Declaration of Administrative Completeness and Notice of Application to Obtain a Texas Weather Modification Permit Weather Modification Incorporated; Application Number 96E623489 for a Texas weather modification PERMIT under Texas Water Code Chapter 18, Rules of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission 30 TAC Chapter 289, and the Texas Weather Modification Act of 1967. Issuance of a permit certifies that the person(s) or organization holding the permit may conduct weather modification activities. Issuance of a permit is contingent upon the applicant: (A) paying the permit fee and submitting a completed permit application; (B) submitting a project operations plan that describes in detail how the proposed project is to be conducted, including a map of the target and operational areas; (C) providing proof of liability insurance; and (D) publication of an approved Notice of Intention to Conduct Cloud-Seeding Activities in area newspapers, with affidavits attesting to such publication submitted to the Commission. The applicant has not previously held a Texas weather modification permit. The applicant was issued a Texas weather-modification license on April 26, 1996. The Commission's Weather Modification Advisory Committee, at its March 27, 1996 meeting in Austin, examined the permit application and recommended that the permit be issued. The Commission staff concurs with the Committee's recommendation. This application is 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 matters. The Executive Director will act on the permit application unless one or more persons file written protests and/or requests for hearing: (A) within ten days from the date notice is published in the Texas Register, and/or (B) within 30 days after the first publication of the Notice of Intent in a newspaper or newspapers having a general circulation within each county in which applicant proposes to conduct rainfall enhancement (cloud seeding) activities. To request a hearing, you must submit the following: (1) your name (or for a group or association, an official representative), mailing address, daytime phone number, and fax number, if any; (2) the name of the applicant and the application number; (3) the statement "I/we request a public hearing;" (4) a brief description of how you would be adversely affected by the granting of the application in a way not common to the general public; and (5) the location of your property relative to the applicant's operations. If a hearing request is filed, the Executive Director will not issue the PERMIT and will forward the application and hearing request to the TNRCC Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting. If a hearing is held, it will be a legal proceeding similar to civil trials in state district court. Requests for hearing on this application must be submitted in writing to the Chief Clerk's Office, MC 105, TNRCC, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, TX 78711-3087, (512) 239-3315. For information concerning technical aspects of the permit, contact George Bomar in the Water Planning and Assessment Division, Weather Modification Section, MC 160, at the same P.O. Box address above, or telephone (512) 239-0770. For information concerning hearing procedures or citizen participation, contact the Public Interest Counsel, MC 103, at the same P.O. Box address above, or telephone (512) 239-6363. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 3, 1996. TRD-9606265 Gloria A. Vasquez Chief Clerk Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Filed: May 6, 1996 Enforcement Orders An agreed enforcement order was entered regarding A.R.W., INC., Docket Number 96-0460-PST-E (TNRCC Facility 047287, Enforcement ID E10770) on April 22, 1996 assessing $1,080 in administrative penalties. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Greg Warmink, Staff Attorney, at (512) 239-0612 or Theresa Haan, Enforcement Coordinator, (512) 239-2172, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas. An agreed enforcement order was entered regarding M and M FUELS, Docket Number 96-0439-PST-E (TNRCC Facility 14984, Enforcement ID E11281) on April 22, 1996 assessing $9,000 in administrative penalties. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Raymond C. Winter, Staff Attorney, at (512) 239-0600 or Mick Wilson, Enforcement Coordinator, (512) 239-2126, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas. An agreed enforcement order was entered regarding HORN MARKETING, INC., Docket Number 96-0420-PST-E (TNRCC Owner ID 12389, Enforcement ID E10497) on April 22, 1996 assessing $95,350 in administrative penalties with $86,350 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Greg Warmink, Staff Attorney, at (512) 239-0612 or Karen Berryman, Enforcement Coordinator, (512) 239-2172, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas. An agreed enforcement order was entered regarding Mansoor Virani, Docket Number 96-0523-PST-E (TNRCC Facility 060451, Enforcement ID E10433) on April 22, 1996 assessing $1,200 in administrative penalties. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Patricia Capps, Staff Attorney, at (512) 239-0682 or Srini Kusumanchi, Enforcement Coordinator, (512) 239-5874, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas. An agreed enforcement order was entered regarding TRINITY TESTING LABORATORIES, INC., Docket Number 95-1177-IHW-E (SWR Number 83312) on April 22, 1996 assessing $13,400 in administrative penalties with $11,400 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Subhash Jain, Enforcement Coordinator, (512) 239-5867, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas. An agreed enforcement order was entered regarding LYONDELL-CITGO REFINING COMPANY, LTD., Docket Number 95-1533-IHW-E (SWR Number 30092) on April 22, 1996 assessing $19,600 in administrative penalties with $5,880 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Sue Rogers, Enforcement Coordinator, (512) 239-6213, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas. An agreed enforcement order was entered regarding ASSOCIATED MILK PRODUCERS, INC., Docket Number 96-0495-IHW-E (SWR Number 32496) on April 22, 1996 assessing $8,000 in administrative penalties. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Greg Warmink, Staff Attorney, at (512) 239-0612 or Barbara Beynon, Enforcement Coordinator, (512) 239-2586, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 3, 1996. TRD-9606264 Gloria A. Vasquez Chief Clerk Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Filed: May 6, 1996 Notice of Application for Municipal Solid Waste Management Facilities For the week ending May 3, 1996 APPLICATION BY WESTERN WASTE INDUSTRIES, INC., Proposed Permit Amendment Number MSW576-A, authorizing their Type I (Landfill) municipal solid waste management facility. The proposed permit amendment authorizes a vertical expansion of their existing solid waste management facility. The existing site covers approximately 95 acres of land. The average waste acceptance rate is projected to be about 360,000 cubic yards per year. The facility is located 1, 500 feet east of the intersection of Interstate Highway 30 and U.S. Highway 82, one mile west of the City of New Boston, in Bowie County, Texas. The Executive Director will issue the permit unless one or more persons file written protests and/or requests for hearing within 30 days of the date of newspaper publication of this notice. If you wish to request a public hearing, you must submit your request in writing. You must state (1) your name, mailing address and daytime phone number; (2) the application number, TNRCC docket number or other recognizable reference to the application; (3) the statement "I/we request an evidentiary public hearing."; (4) a brief description of how you, or the persons you represent, would be adversely affected by the granting of the application; and (5) a description of the location of your property relative to the applicant's operations. If one or more protests and/or requests for hearing are filed on an application, the Executive Director will not issue the permit and will forward the application to the Office of Hearings Examiners where an evidentiary hearing may be held. If no protests and/or requests for hearing are filed on an application, the Executive Director will approve the application. 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 or questions concerning procedures should be submitted in writing to the TNRCC, Chief Clerk's Office, P.O. Box 13087, Mail Code 105, Building F, Room 4301, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, Mail Code 105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 239-3300. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 3, 1996. TRD-9606267 Gloria A. Vasquez Chief Clerk Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Filed: May 6, 1996 Notice of Application for Waste Disposal Permits Attached are Notices of Applications for waste disposal permits issued during the period of April 29th thru May 3, 1996. 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 (1) your name, mailing address and daytime phone number; (2) the permit number or other recognizable reference to this application; (3) the statement "I/we request a public hearing;" (4) a brief description of how you, or the persons you represent, would be adversely affected by the granting of the application; (5) a description of the location of your property relative to the applicant's operations; and (6) 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. CAMP FOR ALL FOUNDATION, 10500 Northwest Freeway, Suite 145, Houston, Texas 77092; the Camp For All Wastewater Treatment Plant is approximately 270 feet south of the intersection of Rehburg Road and Oliver Earl Lane north of the Town of Burton in the northwest portion of Washington County, Texas; new; 13838-01. TOWN OF LINDSAY, P.O. Box 153, Lindsay, Texas 76250-0153; the wastewater treatment plant is southeast of the City of Lindsay, approximately 600 feet east of Farm-to-Market Road 3108 bridge over Elm Fork Trinity River in Cooke County, Texas; renewal; 10923-01. MUNSON POINT PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION AND JOHN MUNSON, P.O. Box 1127, Denison, Texas 75020; the wastewater treatment facilities and the disposal site are 2,500 feet south and 1,000 feet east from the north end of State Highway 84 in Grayson County, Texas; new; 13823-01. PROMISED LAND DAIRY, INCORPORATED, Route 3 Box 197C, Floresville, Texas 78114; the treatment/storage lagoon and irrigation site are adjacent to State Highway 97 approximately four miles southwest of the intersection of State Highway 97 and Loop 181, near the City of Floresville, Wilson County, Texas; new; 03873. DONALD V. SAIA, Hickory Ridge Mobile Home Park #13, Palestine, Texas 785801; the Hickory Ridge MHP Wastewater Treatment Plant is on the north side of Farm- to-Market Road 320, east of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Roads 3324 and 320, approximately two and one half miles west of the City of Palestine in Anderson County, Texas; new; 13829-01. CITY OF STRATFORD, P.O. Box 188, Stratford, Texas 79084; the wastewater treatment facilities and disposal site are south of Stratford and west of U.S. Highway 287, approximately 4,000 feet southeast of the intersection of U.S. Highways 54 and 287 in Sherman County, Texas; renewal; 10293-01. TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT, Route 2, Box 20, Tatum, Texas 75691; the wastewater treatment facility and the disposal site are approximately 1,000 feet south of Farm-to-Market Road 1716 and approximately 4,500 feet south-southeast of the intersection of State Highway 43 and Farm-to-Market Road 1716 in Rusk County, Texas; renewal; 13285-01. ENVIRONMENTAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS, LC., 2425 West Loop South, Suite 200, Houston, Texas 77027; will authorize the construction and operation of two waste disposal wells, six proposed tanks, and related surface facilities for the storage, processing and disposal of non-hazardous industrial waste. Wastes will be received from off-site sources on a commercial basis; the facility will located on Hatcherville Road in southernmost Liberty County, about 4.2 miles northwest of the City of Mont Belvieu, Chambers County, Texas; new; Permit Numbers WDW-316 and WDW-317. ROGER EARL BLACK, Route 1, Box 727-L, Longview, Texas 75602; to authorize the land application of domestic septage; the application area will be under cultivation and in vegetation, with crops consisting of but not limited to oats and clover; the septage application site is on the west side of Gallilee Road; approximately 0.9 mile north of Interstate Highway 20; approximately three miles southeast of the City of Hallsville in Harrison County, Texas; new; Permit Number 03883. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 3, 1996. TRD-9606266 Gloria A. Vasquez Chief Clerk Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Filed: May 6, 1996 Notice of Opportunity to Comment on Permitting Actions For the week ending May 3, 1996 The following applications will be signed by the Executive Director in accordance with 30 TAC sec.263.2, which directs the Commission's Executive Director to act on behalf of the Commission and issue final approval of certain uncontested 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 (1) your name, mailing address and daytime phone number; (2) the permit number or other recognizable reference to this application; (3) the statement "I/we request a public hearing"; (4) a brief description of how you, or the persons you represent, would be adversely affected by the granting of the application; (5) a description of the location of your property relative to the applicant's operations; and (6) 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 (Mailcode 105), Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 239-3300. APPLICATION BY FAYETTE COUNTY TO REGULATE ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITIES WITHIN THEIR JURISDICTION. SIGNATURE OF PPROPOSED ORDER APPROVING THE APPLICATION BY VILLAGE AT WESTERN OAKS MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT OF TRAVIS COUNTY FOR APPROVAL OF $2,100,000 UNLIMITED TAX AND REVENUE BOND ISSUE, THIRD ISSUE, 7.71% NET EFFECTIVE INTEREST RATE, SERIES 1996. Applicant requests that the Commission Approve a $2,100,000 Unlimited Tax and Revenue Third Bond Issue to fund expansion of District facilities. (TNRCC Internal Control Number 022096-D01, Randy M. Nelson) Consideration of the application of San Isidro Water Supply Corporation for a Water CCN in Starr County, Texas. (Application # 31081-C, Albert Holck) Consideration of the application of San Isidro Water Supply Corporation for a Sewer CCN in Starr County, Texas. (Application # 31082-C, Albert Holck) CITY OF PALESTINE for a minor amendment to Permit Number 10244-01 in order to add an interim III phase volume with a discharge of 4,700,000 gallons per day. The permit currently authorizes a discharge of treated domestic wastewater at an interim I and interim II phase volume not to exceed an average flow of 2,050,000 gallons per day and a final phase volume not to exceed an average flow of 6,360,000 gallons per day, which will remain the same. The Town Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant is approximately four miles southwest of the intersection of State Highway 256 and U.S. Highway 84-79 at the confluence of Basset Creek and Town Creek, southwest of the City of Palestine in Anderson County, Texas. COASTWIDE MARINE SERVICES for a minor amendment to Permit Number 10931-01 to increase the peak flow (2-hour peak) from 4.2 gallons per minute to ten gallons per minute. The current permit authorizes a discharge of treated domestic wastewater effluent at a volume not to exceed an average flow of 4, 000 gallons per day, which will remain the same. The wastewater treatment facilities are on the southeast portion of Pelican Island, adjacent to the Galveston Channel, approximately 6,000 feet east of the Todd Shipyards in Galveston County, Texas. PETROLEUM FUEL and TERMINAL COMPANY for a minor amendment to Permit Number 02311 to delete outfalls and delete wastestreams from Outfall 001. The permit currently authorizes a discharge of: treated industrial wastewater (stormwater, dock washwater, tank bottoms and oily wastes) at a volume not to exceed an average flow of 165,000 gallons per day via Outfall 001; treated domestic sewage at a volume not to exceed an average flow of 1,000 gallons per day via Outfall 002; and, treated ballast water at a volume not to exceed 9,000,000 gallons during any 24-hour period via Outfall 003. The proposed amendment would authorize a discharge of stormwater runoff at a volume not to exceed an average flow of 330,000 gallons during any 24-hour period. The facility was a formerly operated as a terminal facility for loading and unloading crude oil. The plant site is on the north corner of Quintana Island bounded by the Intracoastal Waterway and Freeport Harbor Approach Channel in Brazoria County, Texas. RISING SUN DAIRY for a minor amendment to Permit Number 03086 to add an additional waste storage pond to the existing four ponds. The current permit authorizes disposal of waste and wastewater from a dairy with a maximum of 1, 600 head. Wastewater is beneficially used on 39 acres of agricultural land located on-site. Waste is beneficially used on agricultural land located both on-site and off-site. No discharge of pollutants into the waters of the State is authorized by this permit. The dairy is on the east side of Saint George Road and approximately one mile southwest of the intersection of U.S. Highway 377 and Saint George Road in Erath County, Texas. Consideration of the application of Runaway Bay to Transfer Water CCN Number 10272 from Runaway Bay Properties, Inc.; Amend Water CCN Number 10272; and Cancel Water CCN Number 10272 in Wise County, Texas. (Application # 31003-S, Holck) Consideration of the application of Runaway Bay to Transfer Sewer CCN Number 20106 from Runaway Bay Properties, Inc.; Amend Sewer CCN Number 20106; and Cancel Sewer CCN Number 20106 in Wise County, Texas. (Application # 31004-S, Holck) Consideration of the application of City of Runaway Bay to Amend Water CCN Number 10272 by Decertifying a Portion in Wise County, Texas. (Application # 31005-C, Albert Holck) Consideration of the application of City of Runaway Bay to Amend Sewer CCN Number 20106 by Decertifying a Portion in Wise County, Texas. (Application # 31006-C, Albert Holck). Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 3, 1996. TRD-9606263 Gloria A. Vasquez Chief Clerk Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Filed: May 6, 1996 Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services Correction of Error The Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services proposed the repeal of sec.sec.720.24-720.37 and sec. sec.720.39-720.62. The rules appeared in the March 12, 1996, issue of the Texas Register (21 TexReg 2034). The part was published as "Part I. Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services" should read as "Part XIV. Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services" Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services Request for Proposal Announcement of Intention to procure Emergency Shelter Services. The Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services (PRS), Adult Protective Services (APS), Region 08 (Bexar County and surrounding area), announces its intention of selecting a vendor to provide Emergency Shelter services to APS clients through the APS Emergency Client Services (ECS) program. Service Description: Licensed Personal Care Home service agency will provide 24 hour residential emergency shelter, short-term (up to 60 days or longer with APS approval), for abused and neglected elderly and disabled clients in Region 08 who cannot remain in their present environment but who are not eligible for existing community services. Through this contract the provider will make available beds on a short term emergency basis as an intermediary protective environment for the elderly or disabled adult who is at risk of or the victim of abuse or neglect. Provide basic and primary need services that are within the scope of the vendor's personal care license to include: room and board; twenty- four hour protective supervision; personal care; housekeeping and laundry service for personal clothing; meal preparation; assistance with medical regimen and ancillary assistance such as reminding, securing, storing, uncapping (if client is admitted to the facility with medication, the nursing staff will confirm medication regiment with the client's physician); and transportation by the program vehicle as available or by community carrier. An elderly or disabled adult must be receiving adult protective services from PRS in accordance with sec.sec.48.002(5) and 48.021(a) of the Human Resources Code, and have a service plan developed by the Department under these Sections which indicates that emergency client services are needed to remedy abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Background: APS investigates reports of abuse, neglect and exploitation of the elderly and adults with disabilities who are 18 to 64 years of age. In some cases, ECS funds are utilized to purchase Emergency Shelter Services for clients to remedy abuse or neglect. The APS unit rate paid will not exceed $46 per day, based on local market conditions. PRS, Region 08 expenditures for procuring Emergency Shelter Services will be approximately $165,000. Funding will be dependent upon available appropriations. The effective dates of any contract awarded will be September 1, 1996, through August 31, 1997, with the option for renewal up to a maximum of four years. Emergency Shelter services will be provided in Bexar County for clients who have been residing in the following counties: Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, Atascosa, Karnes, Frio, Wilson, La Salle, Gillespie, Kerr, Kendall, Bandera, Real, Uvalde, Medina, Dimmit, Zavala, Val Verde, Maverick, Kinney, Edward, Victoria, Goliad, Jackson, Calhoun, Dewitt, Gonzales, and Lavaca. Eligible Offerors: Personal Care Home Service Agencies licensed by the Texas Department of Health. Historically underutilized businesses, public or private profit, or nonprofit agencies with demonstrated knowledge, competence, and qualifications in performing these services are encouraged to apply. Process: A provider will be selected through a competitive negotiation process. The number of referrals will depend upon how often Emergency Shelter Services are authorized for clients living in the counties served and availability of funding. The provider must demonstrate compliance with the RFP packet requirements. The provider must ensure that staff providing direct services must have appropriate training and experience with frail elderly and adults with disabilities who are 18 to 64 years of age. References must be provided as specified in the packet. Offerors must submit their proposals to the Department prior to 12:00 p.m., June 7, 1996. It is expected that a contract will be issued by September 1, 1996. Contact Person: RFP packets may be obtained by contacting Janice Zitelman, APS Operations Support Director, Mail Code 278-5, Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services, P.O. Box 23990, San Antonio, Texas 78223-0990, Telephone (210) 337-3155, Fax (210) 337-3589. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 6, 1996. TRD-9606211 C. Ed Davis Deputy Commissioner for Legal Services Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services Filed: May 6, 1996 Announcement of Intention to procure Guardianship and Representative Payee Services. The Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services (PRS), Adult Protective Services (APS), Region 03, is seeking a combined contract for guardianship and representative payee services for Tarrant County. Service Description: Guardian: Serve as guardian for Adult Protective Services (APS) clients, who are incapacitated as defined by Probate Code Section 601, who are in need of guardianship services, and for whom there is no one willing or able to serve as guardian. These clients include elderly persons and adults with disabilities who are in a state of abuse, neglect, or exploitation that would be remedied by guardianship and children in need of guardians who are aging out of Child Protective Services (CPS) conservatorship on their 18th birthdays. Services purchased include application for guardianship and provision for the care, control, and protection of the ward and/or his estate, assessment, service plan development, accessing services, monitoring the status of wards, ensuring that ward's needs for food, shelter, clothing, medical and psychiatric care, if needed, are met using the funds of the estate; and managing the estate. Vendor must conduct a criminal background check and check with PRS regarding validated perpetrator status of any prospective or existing employees and volunteers who will have access to the wards referred by PRS; meet Probate Code requirements; comply with state and federal licensing and certification requirements, health and safety standards, and PRS APS requirements; and obtain and furnish proof of bonding and insurance coverage. Clients may have a number of diagnoses and problems including physical disabilities, dementia, mental illness, mental retardation, related conditions, and severe behavior problems. Representative Payee: Serve as representative payee for Adult Protective Services (APS) clients who are incapacitated as defined by Probate Code Section 601, who are in need of representative services, and for whom there is no one willing or able to serve as representative payee. These clients include elderly persons and adults with disabilities who are in a state of abuse, neglect, or exploitation that would be remedied by having a representative payee. Activities include filing with the Social Security Administration to receive funds on behalf of a beneficiary who is unable to administer his or her own finances; systematically ensuring client's family and personal financial resources and obligations are met and bills paid; to the extent that resources allow, ongoing financial needs are identified and planned for; and to the extent possible, ensure client receives emergency benefits, as eligibility allows. Background: Guardian: The contractor must ensure that the ward has access to a safe, clean environment, has access to assistance in performing basic life functions, including bathing, grooming, feeding, exercising, dressing, toileting, transfer/ambulating and medication administration as needed, has access to regular nutritious meals, has access to any needed medical, psychiatric, habilitative and other services, has access to appropriate social and recreational activities, has well-managed finances, has appropriate supervision as needed, is involved in decisions concerning his welfare to the extent possible depending on the ward's condition, and is maintained in the least restrictive manner, using estate funds and accessing available public funds on behalf of the ward. Representative Payee: The contractor must ensure that the client's assets are protected and not subject to loss, theft or malicious actions; contractor must be free from willful or gross negligence and malicious actions regarding client's property; to the extent that resources allow, the contractor directs and prioritizes bill paying activities, financial planning and budgeting; remains fully informed of client's financial obligations and available resources, and ensures authorized services are delivered in a timely manner. PRS expenditures for procuring guardianship and representative payee services will not exceed $44,000 annually. Funding will be dependent upon available appropriations that PRS has allocated to these services. The effective dates of any contract awarded will be November 1, 1996 through August 31, 1997, with the option for renewal for a maximum of four years. Guardianship services will be provided to approximately 65 client/wards of Tarrant County, with upward of an additional six referrals every three months. Representative Payee services will be provided to approximately 25 clients of Tarrant County, with upward of an additional six referrals every three months. Eligible Applicants: Eligible offerors are public or private nonprofit or for- profit agencies and individuals who have a minimum of one year experience serving aged and/or disabled individuals. Eligible offerors must have demonstrated knowledge, competence, and qualifications in serving aged and adults with disabilities. PRS is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity state agency. Process: Offerors must submit their proposals to the Department prior to 5:00 p.m., June 15, 1996. It is expected that a contract will be issued by September 1, 1996. Responsive proposals will be reviewed and ranked by a group of Department employees and other individuals with knowledge of guardianship and representative payee service. The Department may reject all bids at its discretion. Negotiations may be entered into with a number of the qualified bidders. Contact Person: The complete Request for Proposal instructions can be obtained by contacting Bettye Manzay, Contract Manager, Mail Code 012-5, Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services, P.O. Box 181839, Arlington, Texas 76096- 1839. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 6, 1996. TRD-9606208 C. Ed Davis Deputy Commissioner for Legal Services Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services Filed: May 6, 1996 Announcement of Intention to procure Guardianship Services. The Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services (PRS), Adult Protective Services (APS), Region 03, announces its intention of selecting vendors to provide Guardianship services to clients in Dallas and Collin counties. Service Description: Serve as guardian for Adult Protective Services (APS) clients, who are incapacitated as defined by Probate Code Section 601, and for whom no one is willing or able to serve as guardian. These clients include elderly persons and adults with disabilities who are in a state of abuse, neglect, or exploitation that would be remedied by guardianship and children in need of guardians who are aging out of Child Protective Services (CPS) conservatorship on their 18th birthdays. Services purchased include application for guardianship and provision for the care, control, and protection of the ward and/or his estate, assessment, service plan development, accessing services, monitoring the status of wards, ensuring that wards' needs for food, shelter, clothing, medical and psychiatric care, if needed, are met using the funds of the estate, and managing the estate. Vendor must conduct a criminal background check and check with PRS regarding validated perpetrator status of any prospective or existing employees and volunteers who will have access to the wards referred by PRS; meet Probate Code requirements; comply with state and federal licensing and certification requirements, health and safety standards, and PRS APS requirements; and obtain and furnish proof of bonding and insurance coverage. Clients may have a number of diagnoses and problems including physical disabilities, dementia, mental illness, mental retardation, related conditions, and severe behavior problems. Background: The contractor must ensure that the ward has access to a safe, clean environment, has access to assistance in performing basic life functions, including bathing, grooming, feeding, exercising, dressing, toileting, transfer/ambulating and medication administration as needed, has access to regular nutritious meals, has access to any needed medical, psychiatric, habilitative and other services, has access to appropriate social and recreational activities, has well-managed finances, has appropriate supervision as needed, is involved in decisions concerning his welfare to the extent possible depending on the ward's condition, and is maintained in the least restrictive manner, using estate funds and accessing available public funds on behalf of the ward. PRS expenditures for procuring guardianship services in this two county area will not exceed $50,000 annually. Funding will be dependent upon available appropriations that PRS has allocated to these services. The effective dates of any contract awarded will be September 1, 1996 through August 31, 1997, with an option for renewal up to a maximum of four years. Guardianship services will be provided to approximately 25 clients/wards in the two county area with up to six additional client/wards every three months. Eligible Applicants: Entities having a minimum of one year experience serving aged and/or disabled individuals. Historically underutilized businesses, public or private profit, or nonprofit agencies with demonstrated knowledge, competence, and qualifications in performing these services are encouraged to apply. Process: Offerors must submit their proposals to the Department prior to 5:00 p.m., June 15, 1996. It is expected that a contract will be issued by September 1, 1996. Responsive proposals will be reviewed and ranked by a group of Department employees and other individuals with knowledge of guardianship services. The Department may reject all bids at its discretion. Negotiations may be entered into with a number of the qualified bidders. Contact Person: The complete Request for Proposal instructions can be obtained by contacting Bettye Manzay, Contract Manager, Mail Code, 012-5, Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services, P.O. Box 181839, Arlington, Texas 76096-1839. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 6, 1996. TRD-9606207 C. Ed Davis Deputy Commissioner for Legal Services Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services Filed: May 6, 1996 Announcement of Intention to procure Personal Assistance Services. The Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services (PRS), Adult Protective Services (APS), Region 03 (Tarrant County and surrounding area), announces its intention of selecting vendors to provide Personal Assistance Services to APS clients through the APS Emergency Client Services (ECS) program. Service Description: Licensed home and community support service agencies will employ attendants to provide nonskilled, nontechnical services in a client's home. Tasks performed for the client include: personal care, housekeeping, meal preparation, escort, and supervision. An elderly or disabled adult must be receiving adult protective services from PRS in accordance with sec.48.002(5) and sec.48.021(a) of the Human Resources Code, and have a service plan developed by the Department under these Sections which indicates that emergency client services are needed to remedy abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Background: APS investigates reports of abuse, neglect and exploitation of the elderly and adults with disabilities who are 18 to 64 years of age. In some cases, ECS funds are utilized to purchase Personal Assistance Services for clients to remedy abuse or neglect. The APS unit rate paid will be $7.44 per hour. If the client is identified as high risk, the unit rate is $9.63 per hour. PRS Region 03 expenditures for procuring Personal Assistance Services will be approximately $115,000. Funding will be dependent upon available appropriations. The effective dates of any contract awarded will be September 1, 1996 through August 31, 1997. Personal Assistance Services will be provided in the following counties: Collins, Cooke, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Erath, Fannin, Grayson, Hood, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Navarro, Palo Pinto, Parker, Rockwall, Somervell, Tarrant, and Wise. A contractor may serve one or more of these counties. Eligible Applicants: Home and Community Support Service Agencies licensed by the Texas Department of Health. Historically underutilized businesses, public or private profit, or nonprofit agencies with demonstrated knowledge, competence, and qualifications in performing these services are encouraged to apply. Process: Vendors will be selected through a competitive multiple awards process. The names of the agencies that receive a contract with PRS will be placed in a directory of contract agencies. The number of referrals will depend upon how often Personal Assistance Services are authorized for clients living in the counties served, client selection of agency and availability of funding. Vendors must demonstrate compliance with minimum Request for Proposal (RFP) requirements. Vendors must ensure that staff providing direct services must have appropriate training and experience with frail elderly and adults with disabilities who are 18 to 64 years of age. References must be provided as specified in the RFP packet. Offerors must submit their proposals to the Department prior to 5:00 p.m., June 14, 1996. It is expected that a contract will be issued by September 1, 1996. Contact Person: The complete RFP packets may be obtained by contacting Bettye Manzay, APS Program Director, Mail Code 012-5. Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services, P.O. Box 181839, Arlington, Texas 76096, (817) 264-4000 Ext. 2348. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 6, 1996. TRD-9606209 C. Ed Davis Deputy Commissioner for Legal Services Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services Filed: May 6, 1996 Announcement of Intention to procure Personal Assistance Services. The Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services (PRS), Adult Protective Services (APS), Region 07 (Travis County and surrounding area), announces its intention of selecting vendors to provide Personal Assistance Services to APS clients through the APS Emergency Client Services (ECS) program. Service Description: Licensed home and community support service agencies will employ attendants to provide nonskilled, nontechnical services in a client's home. Tasks performed for the client include: personal care, housekeeping, meal preparation, escort, and supervision. An elderly or disabled adult must be receiving adult protective services from PRS in accordance with sec.48.002(5) and sec.48.021(a) of the Human Resources Code, and have a service plan developed by the Department under these Sections which indicates that emergency client services are needed to remedy abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Background: APS investigates reports of abuse, neglect and exploitation of the elderly and adults with disabilities who are 18 to 64 years of age. In some cases, ECS funds are utilized to purchase Personal Assistance Services for clients to remedy abuse or neglect. The APS unit rate paid will be $7.44 per hour. If the client is identified as high risk, the unit rate is $9.63 per hour. Funding will be dependent upon available appropriations. The effective dates of any contract awarded will be September 1, 1996 through August 31, 1997, with the option for renewal of up to a maximum of four years. Personal Assistance Services will be provided in the following counties: Bastrop, Bell, Blanco, Bosque, Brazos, Burleson, Burnet, Caldwell, Coryell, Falls, Fayette, Freestone, Grimes, Hamilton, Hays, Hill, Lampasas, Lee, Leon, Limestone, Llano, Madison, Mclennan, Milam, Mills, Robertson, San Saba, Travis, Washington, and Williamson. A contractor may serve one or more of these counties. Eligible Applicants: Home and Community Support Service Agencies licensed by the Texas Department of Health. Historically underutilized businesses, public or private profit, or nonprofit agencies with demonstrated knowledge, competence, and qualifications in performing these services are encouraged to apply. Process: Vendors will be selected through a competitive multiple awards process. The names of the agencies that receive a contract with PRS will be placed in a directory of contract agencies. The number of referrals will depend upon how often Personal Assistance Services are authorized for clients living in the counties served, client selection of agency and availability of funding. Vendors must demonstrate compliance with minimum processing requirements. Vendors must ensure that staff providing direct services must have appropriate training and experience with frail elderly and adults with disabilities who are 18 to 64 years of age. References must be provided as specified in the offeror's packet. Contact Person: Offeror's packets may be obtained by contacting Dennis Hill, APS Operations Support Director, Mail Code 019-1, Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services, P.O. Box 15995, Austin, Texas 78761, (512) 834-3308. Completed packets must be received by 5:00 p.m. May 31, 1996. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 6, 1996. TRD-9606210 C. Ed Davis Deputy Commissioner for Legal Services Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services Filed: May 6, 1996 Public Utility Commission of Texas Notice of Application Filed Pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule 23.94 Notice is given to the public of filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas an application on April 10, 1996, pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule 23.94 for approval of a rate change. Tariff Title and Number. Application of Taylor Telephone Cooperative, Inc. for Approval of a Rate Change Pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule 23.94. Tariff Control Number 15657. The Application. Taylor Telephone Cooperative, Inc. is requesting approval for a rate increase for local directory assistance service after an allowance of three calls per month at no charge. Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, at 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, or call the Public Utility Commission Consumer Affairs Division at (512) 458- 0256, or (512) 458-0221 for teletypewriter for the deaf on or before July 1, 1996. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 7, 1996. TRD-9606285 Paula Mueller Secretary of the Commission Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: May 7, 1996 Notice is given to the public of filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas an application on April 10, 1996, pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule 23.94 for approval of a rate change. Tariff Title and Number. Application of Brazoria Telephone Company for Approval of a Rate Change Pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule 23.94. Tariff Control Number 15656. The Application. Brazoria Telephone Company is requesting approval for a rate increase for local directory assistance service after an allowance of three calls per month at no charge. Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, at 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, or call the Public Utility Commission Consumer Affairs Division at (512) 458- 0256, or (512) 458-0221 for teletypewriter for the deaf on or before July 1, 1996. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 7, 1996. TRD-9606284 Paula Mueller Secretary of the Commission Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: May 7, 1996 Notice is given to the public of filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas an application on April 2, 1996, pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule 23.94 for approval of a rate change. Tariff Title and Number. Application of Central Texas Telephone Cooperative, Inc. for Approval of a Rate Change Pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule 23.94. Tariff Control Number 15602. The Application. Central Texas Telephone Cooperative, Inc. is requesting approval for a rate increase for local directory assistance service after an allowance of three calls per month at no charge. Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, at 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, or call the Public Utility Commission Consumer Affairs Division at (512) 458- 0256, or (512) 458-0221 for teletypewriter for the deaf on or before May 31, 1996. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 7, 1996. TRD-9606283 Paula Mueller Secretary of the Commission Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: May 7, 1996 Notice of Intent to File Pursuant to Substantive Rule 23.27 Notice is given to the public of the intent to file with the Public Utility Commission of Texas an application pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule 23.27 for approval of customer-specific PLEXAR-Custom Service for Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD in Pharr, Texas. Tariff Title and Number. Application of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for PLEXAR-Custom Service for Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD in Pharr, Texas. Pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule 23.27. Tariff Control Number 15739. The Application. Southwestern Bell Telephone Company is requesting approval of a 10 station addition to the existing PLEXAR-Custom service for Pharr-San Juan- Alamo ISD. The geographic service market for this specific service is the Pharr, Texas area. Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, at 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, or call the Public Utility Commission Consumer Affairs Division at (512) 458- 0256, or (512) 458-0221 for teletypewriter for the deaf. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 6, 1996. TRD-9606242 Paula Mueller Secretary of the Commission Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: May 6, 1996 Notice is given to the public of the intent to file with the Public Utility Commission of Texas an application pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule 23.27 for approval of customer-specific PLEXAR-Custom Service for McAllen ISD in McAllen, Texas. Tariff Title and Number. Application of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for PLEXAR-Custom Service for McAllen ISD in McAllen, Texas. Pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule 23.27. Tariff Control Number 15740. The Application. Southwestern Bell Telephone Company is requesting approval of a 85 station addition to the existing PLEXAR-Custom service for McAllen ISD. The geographic service market for this specific service is the McAllen, Texas area. Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, at 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, or call the Public Utility Commission Consumer Affairs Division at (512) 458- 0256, or (512) 458-0221 for teletypewriter for the deaf. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 6, 1996. TRD-9606243 Paula Mueller Secretary of the Commission Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: May 6, 1996 Notice of Public Meeting The core group for Project Number 15345 will meet Tuesday, May 21, 1996, in the Commission's offices at 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas, 78757 to review several scenarios related to the NPA relief planning for area codes 210 and 817. The core group consists of current and potential code holders, the Office of Public Utility Counsel, Consumers Union, other registered organizations, and Commission Staff. Other members of the public may attend the meeting and participate. Please direct any questions to Carole Vogel, (512) 458- 0287. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 7, 1996. TRD-9606282 Paula Mueller Secretary of the Commission Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: May 7, 1996 Public Notice On May 3, 1996, GTE Southwest, Inc. (GTE-SW) filed notice to file LRIC studies pursuant to Substantive Rule 23.91 for Toll MTS and Optional Calling Plans in Project Numbers 12475 and 12481, Applications of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and GTE Southwest, Inc. for Approval of LRIC Workplans Pursuant to Substantive Rule 23.91. GTE-SW expects to file these studies on May 13, 1996. Persons who wish to intervene or otherwise participate in these proceedings should make appropriate filings or comments to the Commission by June 27, 1996. A request to intervene, participate, or for further information should be mailed to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Suite 400N, Austin, Texas 78757. Further information may also be obtained by calling the Public Utility Commission Public Information Office at (512) 458-0256. The telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) is (512) 458-0221. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 6, 1996. TRD-9606244 Paula Mueller Secretary of the Commission Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: May 6, 1996 Texas Racing Commission Correction of Error The Texas Racing Commission adopted amendment to sec. sec.321.204, 321.206- 321. 208, and new sec.321.209, concerning pari-mutuel wagering on simulcast races. The rules appeared in the April 19, 1996, issue of the Texas Register (21 TexReg 3433). On page 3433, sec.321.208(c)(2): The word "and" should be inserted after the semi-colon. The Texas A&M University System Public Notice Pursuant to the Texas Government Code, sec.552.123, the following candidates are the finalists for the position of President of Texas A&M International University and upon the expiration of 21 days, final action is to be taken by the Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System: (1) Dr. Larry Boyd (2) Dr. Ray Garza (3) Dr. Charles Jennett Issued in College Station, Texas on May 3, 1996. TRD-9606228 Vickie Running Executive Secretary of the Board of Regents The Texas A&M University System Filed: May 6, 1996 Texas Department of Transportation Public Hearing Notice Pursuant to Transportation Code, sec.sec.21.108-21.111 and Title 43, Texas Administrative Code, sec.30.209, the Texas Department of Transportation will conduct a public hearing to receive comments from interested parties concerning the proposed approval of a three-year capital improvement program-1997-1999. The public hearing will be held on Tuesday, May 28, 1996, 9:00 a.m., at 150 East Riverside, Room 309C South, Austin, Texas 78704. Any interested person may appear and offer comments or testimony, either orally or in writing, however, questioning of witnesses will be reserved exclusively to the presiding officer or its staff as may be necessary to ensure a complete record. While any person with pertinent comments or testimony will be granted an opportunity to present them during the course of the hearing, the presiding officer reserves the right to restrict testimony in terms of time and repetitive content. Organizations, associations, or groups are encouraged to present their commonly held views, and same or similar comments, through a representative member where possible. Persons with disabilities who have special communication or accommodation needs and who plan to attend the hearing may contact Eloise Lundgren, Director of the Public Information Office, at 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701-2483, (512) 463-8588. Requests should be made no later than two working days prior to the hearing. Every reasonable effort will be made to accommodate these needs. For additional information please contact Suetta Murray, Aviation Division, 150 East Riverside, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 416-4504. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 7, 1996. TRD-9606321 Robert E. Shaddock General Counsel Texas Department of Transportation Filed: May 7, 1996 Texas Workforce Commission Request for Proposals In accordance with the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA), Public Law 97-300 as amended August 6, 1992, the Texas Workforce Commission (Commission) announces a Request for Proposals (RFP) to operate Title III Rapid Response Services within Texas on behalf of the State. Due to the nature of Rapid Response, procurement of potential service providers must be accomplished in advance of actual layoffs in order to activate contracts and implement service provision within the necessary time constraints, usually five calendar days from the announcement of the layoff. Rapid Response services are designed to provide immediate assistance to laid-off workers in the form of guidance and tools for coping with the layoff. This RFP is being issued to seek additional potential service providers. Vendors already included in the Rapid Response Vendors List need not respond unless they wish to change the terms of a response filed earlier. Responses will be reviewed and evaluated by the Commission and if determined to be responsive to the requirements, will be placed on the Rapid Response Vendors List. Detailed information regarding the project format is set forth in the Request for Proposals instructions which will be available on or about May 10, 1996 at the following location: Texas Workforce Commission Workforce Development Division 211 East 7th Street, Suite 1000 Austin, Texas 78701. The deadline for receipt of initial responses to this request will be Friday, June 7, 1996 at 4:00 p.m.(CDT). A Proposers' Conference will be held on Wednesday, May 22, 1996 beginning at 10:00 a.m. (CDT) at the following location: Texas Workforce Commission 12th and Trinity Room 302T Austin, Texas. All interested parties are invited to attend. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this conference and who may need auxiliary aids or services should contact Enrique M. Barrera at least two working days before the conference so that appropriate arrangements can be made. The Commission reserves the right to accept or reject any or all responses submitted. The Commission is under no legal requirement to execute a resulting contract on the basis of this advertisement and intends the material provided to be used only as a means of identifying various contractor alternatives. The Commission may use responses as a basis for further negotiation of specific project details with potential contractors. The Commission will base its choice on demonstrated competence, qualifications, and evidence of superior conformance with criteria provided in the Request for Proposals instructions. This RFP does not commit the Commission to pay any costs incurred prior to execution of a contract. Issuance of this material in no way obligates the Commission to award a contract or to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of a response. The Commission specifically reserves the right to vary all provisions set forth herein and in the Request for Proposals instructions any time prior to execution of a contract if the Commission deems it to be in the best interest of the State of Texas to do so. For further information regarding this notice, or to obtain copies of the RFP instructions, please contact: Enrique M. Barrera, Texas Workforce Commission, Workforce Development Division, 211 East 7th Street, Suite 1000, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-0344. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 6, 1996. TRD-9606224 Carol Kingsberry Otto Attorney, Intergovernmental Relations Texas Workforce Commission Filed: May 6, 1996