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. Office of the Consumer Credit Commissioner Notice of Rate Ceiling 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). Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 2, 1996. TRD-9609543 Leslie L. Pettijohn Commissioner Office of Consumer Credit Commissoner Filed: July 3, 1996 Texas Department of Criminal Justice Request for Qualifications The Texas Department of Criminal Justice-Facilities Division (TDCJ-FD) announces that it requires professional engineering services for Environmental Consulting, potentially for any or all TDCJ-FD managed construction projects, including work for TDCJ, Texas Youth Commission (TYC), and Texas Juvenile Probation Commission (TJPC), pursuant to the provisions of the Government Code, Chapter 2254, Subchapter A. TDCJ-FD intends to contract with one firm for all such services on an as-needed basis through August 31, 1997. Activities with respect to this program of work will include, but not be limited to, Environmental Site Assessments (all phases), Air Quality, and Remedial Investigation, Design and Remedial Action. Firms interested in being considered for these services should request an application packet from the address and/or fax number shown as follows. To be considered for award of a contract for these services, interested firms must submit their responses containing statements of interest, qualifications, and performance data in the prescribed format not later than 5:00 p.m. on July 30, 1996, to: Jeptha C. Tatum, III, Chief Contracts Administrator, TDCJ-Facilities Division, P.O. Box 99, Huntsville, Texas 77342- 9987, Fax: (409) 294-8753. Any submittal received after the stated time will not be considered. Submittals shall not include a proposed fee or compensation schedule. These services include professional engineering services, and are subject to the Professional Services Act. Submission and participation in the selection process by interested firms shall be at no cost or obligation to the TDCJ-FD. The TDCJ-FD reserves the right to select one firm or reject all submittals received. Materials received will not be returned and the TDCJ-FD shall have no obligation to any firm should it develop or use any idea suggested in the course of, or developed in connection with, its efforts to contract as provided herein. All materials submitted become the property of the TDCJ-FD. Questions regarding this Request for Qualifications should be submitted in writing to the address previously shown. Copies of questions and responses to the questions will be forwarded to all firms that have requested application packets. Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 1, 1996. TRD-9609438 Carl Reynolds General Counsel Texas Department of Criminal Justice Filed: July 2, 1996 Texas Education Agency Request for Proposals Concerning Collecting and Reporting Information to the Texas Education Agency in Monitoring Publicly Funded Special Education Programs Filing Authority. Request for Proposals (RFP) #701-96-030 is authorized under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), 20 United States Code, sec.1400 et seq., and its implementing regulations, 34 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 300, and the Texas Education Code, sec.7.021 and sec.29.001. Eligible Proposers. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is requesting proposals from nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, private companies, and individuals. Historically underutilized businesses (HUBS) are encouraged to submit proposals. Description. The TEA is requesting proposals for identifying and managing approximately 30 qualified persons to serve in connection with collecting and reporting information to TEA for its monitoring of local educational agencies and other entities providing special education services. The purpose of this monitoring is to determine compliance with state and federal special education requirements. Historically, TEA personnel have conducted the on-site monitoring visits to collect and report information for determining compliance with the special education legal requirements. For the 1996-1997 school year, the contract personnel sought by this RFP will perform these activities. Approximately, 200 school districts are scheduled for on-site monitoring for this upcoming school year. The activities to be conducted by the contractors are detailed in the RFP. Dates of Project. All services and activities related to the RFP will be conducted within specified dates. Proposers should plan for a starting date of no earlier than August 26, 1996, and an ending date of no later than June 30, 1997. Project Amount. The maximum amount available under this RFP is $1.34 million during the contract period. This project is funded 100% from IDEA, Part B, federal funds. Selection Criteria. Proposals will be selected based on the ability of each proposer to carry out all requirements contained in the RFP. The TEA will base its selection on, among other things, the demonstrated competence and qualifications of the proposer. The TEA reserves the right to select from the highest ranking proposals those that address all requirements in the RFP. The TEA is not obligated to execute a resulting contract, provide funds, or endorse any proposal submitted in response to this RFP. This RFP does not commit TEA to pay any costs incurred before a contract is executed. The issuance of this RFP does not obligate TEA to award a contract or pay any costs incurred in preparing a response. Requesting the Proposal. A complete copy of RFP #701-96-030 may be obtained by writing the: Document Control Center, Room 6-108, Texas Education Agency, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, or by calling (512) 463-9304. Please refer to the RFP number in your request. Further Information. For clarifying information about the RFP, contact Dr. Forrest A. Novy, Division of Accountability and School Accreditation, Texas Education Agency, (512) 463-9515. Deadline for Receipt of Proposals. Proposals must be received in the Document Control Center of the Texas Education Agency by 5:00 p.m. (Central Standard Time), Tuesday, August 13, 1996, to be considered. Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 3, 1996. TRD-9609562 Criss Cloudt Associate Commissioner for Policy Planning and Research Texas Education Agency Filed: July 3, 1996 General Services Commission Housing Partnership Program Notice of Request for Proposal Notice of Invitation for Proposals. In accordance with the Texas Government Code, sec.2305.064, the State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) of the General Services Commission (the "GSC") invites proposals for the design and implementation of projects which promote the efficient use of energy in low-to-moderate income households. Proposals are requested from partnerships of non-profit organizations, community action agencies, local governments, utility companies, public housing authorities, social service agencies, and other service related organizations serving the needs of low and moderate income individuals (the "Contractors"). Low-to-moderate income households are defined as households (1) having incomes which are over 125 % but under 175 % of the federal poverty level or (2) having incomes which are between 52 % and 115 % of the median income for a given Texas county. The maximum household income is $35,000 per year. Background. The Housing Partnership Program (the "Program") seeks to promote the efficient use of energy in low-to-moderate income households by establishing partnerships among non-profit organizations, community action agencies, local governments, utility companies, public housing authorities, social service agencies, and other service related organizations serving the needs of low and moderate income individuals. The Program objective may be met through various innovative means, including, but not limited to, training and technical assistance, energy education workshops/seminars, housing retrofits, pilot group studies, and model demonstration projects (the "Project(s)"). Demonstration projects will be subject to U.S. Department of Energy Demonstration Project Guidelines (Program Guidelines) which are attached. Services to be Performed One or more contractors will be selected to implement a Project(s) which promotes energy efficiency in low-to-moderate income households. The Contractor(s) will be required to perform the following services: (1) Select a specific target audience in a given geographic area; (2) Market the Project to that target audience to recruit participants; (3) Compile energy usage data for electricity, natural gas and water to establish the Project baseline for energy use; (4) Prepare and submit a report which details the expected energy savings to be realized by the end of the Project; (5) Prepare a guide book so that the Project might be replicated in similar target audiences in other geographic locations; (6) Prepare and submit monthly reports which provide Project status updates, including Project highlights, news articles, problems and solutions; and (7) Prepare and submit a final report on the overall effectiveness of the Project, including change in energy usage (narrative and tables/charts), participant comments, and plans to continue such efforts. Proposal Format. The proposal shall be organized in the sequence described as follows. (1) Cover Sheet. (Maximum length one page) The page should include: (1) Project name, (2) total Project cost, (3) the SECO funding requested, (4) Project director, (5) name, address, and phone number of the lead Project partner, and (6) signature, name, and title of the authorized negotiator. (2) Project Summary. (Maximum length one page) Brief description of the proposed Project. (3) Business/Project Organization. (Maximum length two pages) Names, addresses, phone numbers, and contact persons of each Project partner. (4) Project Management Structure. (Maximum length two pages) Provide an explanation, using charts or other exhibits as necessary, which specifies Project leadership, reporting responsibilities and interface with the SECO. Provide a description of the methods which will be employed to organize, monitor, and manage resources under the proposer's control in the performance of the work. If the use of subcontractors is proposed, identify their placement in the primary Project structure, and provide a management description for each subcontractor. (5) Background Experience. (Maximum length two pages per person). Describe only relevant corporate and individual experience for the personnel who will be actively engaged in the Project. Describe, in general terms, all energy-related work experience. Do not include details of experience prior to 1988. Supply the Project title year, and references name, title, present address and phone number of principal party for whom prior projects were accomplished. Include names, qualifications, and copies of resumes for all professional personnel who will be assigned to the Project. State primary work assigned to each person and the percentage of time each person will devote to this work. Identify key persons by name and title. (6) Proposed Action Plan. (Maximum length four pages) Describe, in detail, the action steps to be taken in implementing the Project. Include (1) a description of the proposed methodologies to be employed, (2) the sequence and schedule of project activities, and (3) an estimate of the number of hours to complete the entire Project and each Project milestone. (7) Expected Energy Savings. (Maximum length four pages) Describe, in detail, the expected energy savings that will result from the implementation of the proposed action plan. Include comparisons, charts, graphs, etc. (8) Proposed Budget. (Maximum length one page) Present the Project budget. List funding requested from SECO and the match funding in separate columns. The following budget categories may be included: salaries, benefits, travel, subcontract, equipment, and other direct operating expenses. (9) Budget Justification. (Maximum length two pages) Describe and justify the expenses calculated into the budget. (10) Conflicts of Interest. (Maximum length one page) Describe any existing work, potential work, or business arrangement which may give rise to potential conflict of interest with the proper execution of this project. Persons employed within the past twelve (12) months by the GSC/SECO or its satellite energy offices are not eligible to participate in SECO contracts. Selection Criteria. Proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria: (1) Demonstrated experience (15%) The proposal should describe the proposal team's relevant experience in (1) working to improve energy efficiency in residential households, (2) working with and delivering services to low-to- moderate income households, and (3) developing, marketing, and implementing residential energy efficiency projects and programs. (2) Knowledge of Energy Effciency/Energy Conservation Measures (20%) The proposal should detail the qualifications, experience, and expertise of the proposal team with regard to energy efficiency and energy conservation measures. The proposal should detail the selection process for the various methods to be used to achieve the goal of greater energy efficiency in low-to-moderate income households. (3) Action Plan (35%) The proposal should effectively describe the course of action to be taken in marketing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and modifying the project to achieve greater energy efficiency in the households of the low-to-moderate income program participants. The proposal should include plans for continuing the energy efficiency efforts beyond the SECO project period and for replicating the project in similar areas. (4) Ability to Assign Experienced/Qualified Personnel (15%) The proposal should clearly state the experience, qualifications, and time commitments of the individuals assigned to this project. (5) Proposed Budget (15%) The proposal should include a budget which is reasonable in relation to the services provided. The sources of the dollar-for- dollar or in-kind match contributions should be included along with letters of support, if available. The SECO staff may request that the finalists meet with the review team and other SECO staff in Austin for a formal interview prior to the selection of the contractors. Selection for the interview will be based on the proposer's ability to satisfy the criteria listed above, and the interview will focus on the published selection criteria. Final selection of the Contractor will be based on the results of the written proposal and the interview. Source of Funding. The Project(s) will be funded with oil overcharge monies, specifically State Energy Conservation Program (SECP) monies, which have been approved for this purpose by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Oil overcharge funds are monetary settlements returned to the states as a result of litigation by the DOE against certain oil companies for alleged violations of price controls in effect between 1973 and 1981. The courts returned these funds to the state for use in energy programs deemed to provide restitution to citizens aggrieved by the overcharges. Funds are subject to Program Guidelines of the DOE SECP Plan and the U.S. v. Exxon court decision and may not be used to pay for any indirect or administrative costs. These funds may be used to supplement existing programs and funding, but may not supplant funds already allocated to the Program. The Project(s) resulting from this request for proposals ("RFP") is funded with 100% of oil overcharge Exxon and 0% non-oil overcharge funding as authorized through the DOE to SECO. The selected Contractor will be funded on a cost reimbursement basis. All expenses must be properly documented and permissible under the contract and under Program Guidelines, and all are subject to approval by the SECO. Advance payments and payments for indirect costs, as defined in applicable Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) circulars, will not be allowed. Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Participation. State agencies are required to make a good faith effort to assist historically underutilized businesses (HUBs) in receiving contract awards issued by the State, pursuant to Texas Government Code Annotated, Title 10, subtitle D, Chapter 2616 (formerly Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated, Article 601b). The General Services Commission (GSC) Rules, 1 TAC sec.sec.111.11-111.24, sets forth the State's policy to encourage state agencies to award contracts to HUBs in order to achieve these goals through race, ethnic, and gender neutral means. The goal of this program is to promote full and equal business opportunity for all businesses in state contracting. Therefore, the GSC encourages any entity that is awarded a contract as a result of this RFP, to make a good faith effort to award necessary subcontracts to HUBs in accordance with GSC Rule 111.13(b) to Black Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Pacific Americans, Native Americans, and American Women. This Good Faith Effort Program goal does not prevent any business group from participating in contracting opportunities with the State of Texas. Pre-Proposal Conference. All potential proposers are encouraged to attend a pre- proposal conference to be held on July 29, 1996, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the State Energy Conservation Office, located at 221 East 11th Street, Suite 200, Austin, Texas. The purpose of the meeting is to answer any questions regarding this RFP, the required format, the selection criteria, or the evaluation process. Written Questions. All questions concerning this RFP that arise after the preproposal conference must be submitted in writing to Renee Conley, State Energy Conservation Office, P.O. Box 13047, Austin, Texas 78711-3047 or transmitted to facsimile number (512) 475-2569 by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 31, 1996. Closing Date. One original along with seven copies of the sealed proposals should be sent to: Rene Conley, State Energy Conservation Office, P.O. Box 13047, Austin, Texas 78711-3047 For hand deliveries, the SECO is located on the second floor of the Insurance Annex Building, 221 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701. In order to be considered, proposals must be postmarked or received no later than 4:00 p.m. August 16, 1996. Proposals received after that time, and proposals submitted by facsimile will not be considered. Proposals should be concise, clearly written, and conform to the instructions in the proposal format section of this RFP. Public Information Act. Information, documentation, and other material submitted by proposers in response to this RFP may be subject to public disclosure pursuant to 5 USCA 552 (the "Freedom of Information Act"), and the Texas Government Code, Chapter 552 (the "Public Information Act"). Proposers submitting documentation in response to this RFP, believed to be confidential by law, either constitutional or statutory, or by judicial decision, must indicate so clearly on the document. In the event of a request for information pertaining to this RFP, the GSC will comply with the provisions of the Public Information Act, particularly those to protect the interests of the State and the proposers. Award of Contract(s). It is anticipated that Contractor selection will be made on or before September 1, 1996 and that the contract term will extend from September 1, 1996 through August 31, 1997. Awards shall be made to the proposer(s) whose proposal(s) are most advantageous and in the best interest of the State of Texas. SECO is not obligated to award a contract as a result of this RFP and it reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. Cancellation. The SECO reserves the right to cancel any contract resulting from this RFP, upon 30 days written notice, due to the Contractor's failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the contract. Ownership of Proposal Materials. All proposals and accompanying documentation submitted in response to this RFP is the property of the SECO. Costs Incurred by Proposers. The SECO will not be responsible for any costs incurred by a proposer in responding to this RFP. Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 3, 1996. TRD-9609666 David Ross Brown Assistant General Counsel General Services Commission Filed: July 3, 1996 Texas Department of Health Notice of Intent to Revoke Certificates of Registration Pursuant to Texas Regulations for Control of Radiation (TRCR), Part 13, (25 Texas Administrative Code 289.112), the Bureau of Radiation Control (bureau), Texas Department of Health (department), filed complaints against the following registrants: Charles B. Lide, D.D.S., Mount Pleasant, R04292; Robert M. Vorderlandwehr, D.D.S., Hillsboro, R06323; John N. Kirk, D.D.S., M.A., Houston, R15644; Happy Smile Dental Center, Plano, R20176; Melrose Treatment Center, Houston, R21480; Champions MRI and Diagnostic Center, Houston, R20897; Mainland Chiropractic Clinic, La Marque, R16502; Angel Animal Hospital, Incorporated, Pasadena, R11733; F. O. McGehee, M.D. and Associates, Houston, R08108; Keeler Instruments, Incorporated, Broomall, Pennsylvania, Z00825; Eagle Pass Womens Clinic, Eagle Pass, Z00603; R. Phillips X-Ray, Arlington, R20191; Falco X-Ray Company, Incorporated, San Antonio, R15239; Texas Industrial Laboratories, Incorporated, Fort Worth, R06987. The department intends to revoke the certificates of registration; order the registrants to cease and desist use of radiation machine(s); order the registrants to divest themselves of such equipment; and order the registrants to present evidence satisfactory to the bureau that they have complied with the orders and the provisions of the Health and Safety Code, Chapter 401. If the fee is paid within 30 days of the date of each complaint, the department will not issue an order. This notice affords the opportunity to the registrants for a hearing to show cause why the certificates of registration should not be revoked. A written request for a hearing must be received by the bureau within 30 days from the date of service of the complaint to be valid. Such written request must be filed with Richard A. Ratliff, P.E., Chief, Bureau of Radiation Control (Director, Radiation Control Program), 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756-3189. Should no request for a public hearing be timely filed or if the fee is not paid, the certificates of registration will be revoked at the end of the 30-day period of notice. A copy of all relevant material is available for public inspection at the Bureau of Radiation Control, Exchange Building, 8407 Wall Street, Austin, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (except holidays). Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 5, 1996. TRD-9609709 Susan K. Steeg General Counsel, Office of General Counsel Texas Department of Health Filed: July 5, 1996 Licensing Actions for Radioactive Materials graphic graphic graphic Issued in Austin, Texas, on June 10, 1996. TRD-9609862 Susan K. Steeg General Counsel Texas Department of Health Filed: July 9, 1996 graphic graphic graphic graphic Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 3, 1996. TRD-9609747 Susan K. Steeg General Counsel Texas Department of Health Filed: July 8, 1996 Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Notice of 1996 Tax Credit Allocation Round The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (the "Department") announces the availability of application packages for the 1996 Low Income Housing Tax Credit allocation round. The Department has approximately $24 million of tax credit authority available for allocation. The application acceptance period for the 1996 allocation round has been scheduled to open on July 16 1996. The period will close at 5:00 p.m. August 30, 1996. Please be advised, no applications will be accepted after the established deadline. The start of the Application Acceptance Period is subject to the approval of the Qualified Allocation Plan by the Governor. Thank you for your interest in the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program. For additional information please contact our office and request to speak with an allocation staff member. We encourage your participation and we appreciate the continued support from the development and syndication community. We look forward to working with you in providing Texans with superior affordable rental housing. FOR APPLICATION PACKAGES CALL THE TELEPHONE NUMBER LISTED BELOW AND REQUEST THE APPLICATION COUPON. Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Housing Programs Division Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program Post Office Box 13941 507 Sabine, Suite #400 Austin, Texas 78711-3941 (512) 475-3340 fax (512) 476-0438 Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 2, 1996. TRD-9609537 Larry Paul Manley Executive Director Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Filed: July 2, 1996 Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation Request for Proposal for Property Management Services I. SUMMARY The Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation (the "Corporation") is issuing this Request For Proposals ("RFP") for multifamily property management services. The Corporation is currently seeking proposals from qualified property management firms to take over the management of three apartment complexes that are either currently owned or in the process of being acquired. The future acquisition of additional properties requiring property management services is also anticipated. II. DEFINITIONS. Property management firm - A property management firm in this context must provide complete management services for the multifamily properties owned by the Corporation as set forth in the RFP and as agreed upon in the final negotiated Contract for property management services. Corporation-The Corporation means the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation. RFP-RFP means Request For Proposals. III. RFP INFORMATION. Proposals must be received at the Corporation headquarters no later than 4:30 p.m. on August 2, 1996. For a copy of the RFP, please contact Gregg Kazak by phone at (512) 475-3995 or by facsimile at (512) 475-3222. Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 8, 1996. TRD-9609732 Larry Paul Manley Executive Director Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation Filed: July 8, 1996 Request for Proposal (RFP) for Sub-Servicing I. Summary. The Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation ("the Corporation") is issuing this Request for Proposal (RFP) for mortgage loan subservicing. The Corporation expects $15,000,000 of tax-exempt mortgage revenue bond proceeds to be available on or about August 30, 1996 for the purchase of Mortgage Backed Securities (MBS) formed with qualifying mortgage loans (Conv, FHA, VA, RD) or for purchase of individual qualifying loans under a whole loan program from a bond issue of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (the "Department"). The Corporation will be operating under a Master Servicing Agreement with the Department. II. Definitions. Subservicer-A--The Sub-servicer must service the mortgage loans in accordance with sound loan servicing practices and as required by the terms and conditions of the Servicing and Compliance Agreements to be executed between the Corporation and the Sub-servicer. The Sub-servicer shall provide, amoung other things, the services set forth in the RFP. Corporation--Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation RFP--Request for Proposals III. RFP Information. Proposals must be received at the Corporation headquarters no later than, 4:30 p.m. on July 31, 1996. Please call Rusty Emory, Manager Lending Systems. For a copy of the RFP contact Rusty Emory at (512) 475-3848. Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 3, 1996. TRD-9609665 Larry Paul Manley Executive Director Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation Filed: July 3, 1996 Texas Department of Human Services Public Notice of Closed Solicitation Pursuant to Title 2, Chapters 22 and 32, of the Human Resources Code and 40 TAC sec.19.2324, in the March 31, 1995, issue of the Texas Register (20 TexReg 2443), the Texas Department of Human Services (TDHS) is closing the solicitation for new Medicaid beds in Parmer County, County Number 185, which appeared in the April 19, 1996, issue of the Texas Register (21 TexReg 3465). The solicitation is being closed effective the date of this public notice. Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 3, 1996. TRD-9609661 Glen Scott General Counsel of Legal Services Texas Department of Human Services Filed: July 17, 1996 Public Notice of Open Solicitation Pursuant to Title 2, Chapters 22 and 32 of the Human Resources Code and 40 TAC sec.19.2324, in the March 31, 1995, issue of the Texas Register (20 TexReg 2443), the Texas Department of Human Services (TDHS) is announcing the reopening of the open solicitation period for Jim Hogg County, County Number 124, identified in the February 13, 1996, issue of the Texas Register (21 TexReg 1212-1213). Potential contractors desiring to construct a 90-bed nursing facility in the above referenced county must submit a written reply (as described in 40 TAC sec.19.2324) to TDHS, Gary L. Allen, Certification, Provider Enrollment, & Billing Services, Long Term Care-Regulatory, Mail Code (Y-976), P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030. Upon receipt of a reply from a potential contractor, TDHS will place a notice in the Texas Register to announce the closing date of the reopened solicitation period. Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 3, 1996. TRD-9609660 Glen Scott General Counsel of Legal Services Texas Department of Human Services Filed: July 17, 1996 Texas Department of Insurance Insurer Services The following applications have been filed with the Texas Department of Insurance and are under consideration: Application for admission in Texas for Reliant Insurance Company, a foreign fire and casualty company. The home office is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Application for a name change in Texas for Home Guaranty Insurance Corporation, a foreign fire and casualty company. The home office is in Fairfax, Virginia. Application for a name change in Texas for The Reinsurance Corporation of New York, a foreign fire and casualty company. The proposed new name is The Insurance Corporation of New York. The home office is in New York, New York. Application for a name change in Texas for Protective Service Life Insurance Company, a foreign life, accident and health company. The proposed new name is Franklin Protective Life Insurance Company. The home office is in Jackson, Mississippi. Application for a name change in Texas for Savers Life Insurance Company of America, a foreign life, accident and health company. The proposed new name is Phoenix Life and Annuity Company. The home office is in St. Louis, Missouri. Any objections must be filed within 20 days after this notice was filed with the Texas Department of Insurance, addressed to the attention of Cindy Thurman, 333 Guadalupe Street, M/C 305-2C, Austin, Texas 78701. Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 3, 1996. TRD-9609559 Caroline Scott General Counsel and Chief Clerk Texas Department of Insurance Filed: July 3, 1996 The following applications have been filed with the Texas Department of Insurance and are under consideration: Application for admission in Texas for ARAG Insurance Company, a foreign prepaid legal company. The home office is in Des Moines, Iowa. Application for admission in Texas for Industrial Indemnity Company of the Northwest, a foreign fire and casualty company. The home office is in Seattle, Washington. Application for a name change in Texas for American Combined Life Insurance Company, a foreign life, accident and health company. The proposed new name is Combined American Insurance Company. The home office is in Chicago, Illinois. Application for a name change in Texas for Aetna Life Insurance Company of Illinois, a foreign life, accident and health company. The proposed new name is Aetna Health and Life Insurance Company. The home office is in Hartford, Connecticut. Application for a name change in Texas for Bankers and Shippers Insurance Company, a foreign fire and casualty company. The proposed new name is Integon National Insurance Company. The home office is in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Any objections must be filed within 20 days after this notice was filed with the Texas Department of Insurance, addressed to the attention of Cindy Thurman, 333 Guadalupe Street, M/C 305-2C, Austin, Texas 78701. Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 3, 1996. TRD-9609567 Caroline Scott General Counsel and Chief Clerk Texas Department of Insurance Filed: July 3, 1996 Notice of Public Hearings The Commissioner of Insurance will hold a public hearing under Docket Number 2235 on July 18, 1996, at 2:00 p.m. in Room 100 of the Texas Department of Insurance Building, 333 Guadalupe Street in Austin, Texas, to consider the adoption of proposed amendments to sec.sec.3.3303-3.3309, 3.3316, 3.3317, 3.3319, 3.3321-3.3325 concerning minimum standards for Medicare supplement policies. The proposed amendments to sec.sec.3.3303-3.3305, 3.3307-3.3309, 3.3316, 3.3317, 3.3319, 3.3321-3.3325 and the statutory authority for the proposed amendments was published in the May 21, 1996, issue of the Texas Register (21 TexReg 4386). The proposed amendment to sec.3.3306 and the statutory authority for the proposed amendment was published in the May 24, 1996, issue of the Texas Register (21 TexReg 4515). Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 3, 1996. TRD-9609561 Caroline Scott General Counsel and Chief Clerk Texas Department of Insurance Filed: July 3, 1996 The Commissioner of Insurance will hold a public hearing under Docket Number 2236 on July 18, 1996, at 2:00 p.m. in Room 100 of the Texas Department of Insurance Building, 333 Guadalupe Street in Austin, Texas, to consider the adoption of proposed new section 3.3614, relating to the required disclosure statement for policies that are not Medicare supplement policies. Proposed new sec.3.3614 and the statutory authority for the proposed section was published in the May 14, 1996, issue of the Texas Register (21 TexReg 4212). Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 3, 1996. TRD-9609560 Caroline Scott General Counsel and Chief Clerk Texas Department of Insurance Filed: July 3, 1996 Texas National Guard Armory Board Request for Proposal for Professional Services Auditing The Texas National Guard Armory Board, herein after referred to as the Board, is seeking written qualification statements from competent CPA firms, licensed to practice in Texas, with the intent to contract for internal auditing services for the period of September 1, 1996 to August 31, 1999. These statements of qualification are being sought under Texas Government Code, Chapter 2254, Professional Services Procurement Act. The services desired are to be in compliance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 2102, Texas Internal Auditing Act. Qualification statements must show the name, address, telephone number and a point of contact for the firm. Statements must be structured in a format to match the Rating Schedule. Firms may provide other information if desired, however, only the qualifications requirements shown on the rating schedule will be used for the first level of selection. Statements must contain adequate information to allow review and rating of each firm. Rating schedule is shown under 2.0 Rating Schedule. The following minimum qualifications must be met in order to be considered. 1.0 QUALIFICATIONS 1.1 Firm is to have staff experience (three years minimum) in the following types of public sector audits: financial, compliance, economy and efficiency, effectiveness and special. Firm is to provide a sample of a previously prepared report for each type of audit (type of public sector entity is to be identified). Definitions for each type of audit may be found in Texas Government Code, Chapter 321.0131 through 321.0135. 1.2 Staff to be provided under the contract must have a minimum of three years public sector audit experience in each of the types of audits. 1.3 Staff assigned to audits under the contract must be a CPA or a CIA. Firm is to provide a current list of available staff (that could be assigned to this contract), their audit type specialty and indicate the type of professional certification(s) held. 1.4 Firms is to provide their most recent Peer Review report, report must have been prepared within the past three years. 1.5 Firm is to provide a minimum of three public sector (school district, city, county, state or federal) references and a minimum of two private sector references. References must be in writing. References must be for work performed within the past three years. References must contain a current point of contact and current telephone number. 2.0 EVALUATION SCORING: each qualification statement shall be scored by the following point system. 2.1 Public Sector Firm Experience-three points with one point added for each year over three years 2.2 Staff experience: 2.2.1 Financial—five points with one point added for each year over three years 2.2.2 Compliance—five points with one point added for each year over three years 2.2.3 Economy and Efficiency—five points with one point added for each year over three years 2.2.4 Effectiveness—five points with one point added for each year over three years 2.2.5 Special—five points with one point added for each year over three years 2.3 Professional Qualifications for Staff that Could be Assigned: 2.3.1 CPA--two points each for the first six active audit staff members. 2.3.2 Specialized Certification - CIA—seven points for each staff member holding specialized certification. 2.4 Peer Review: 20 points maximum 2.5 References: 20 points maximum 3.0 Selection for Interview: The five firms with the highest scores will be invited to a mandatory pre-interview conference at the agency's headquarters office at Camp Mabry, Austin, Texas. The Executive Director and Senior Staff members will be available at this conference to discuss the statutory functions, structure, staffing and to provide other information required in order for the firms to prepare written unpriced proposals for the services. From these written proposals the Board shall select three firms for personal presentations/interviews. The most highly qualified firm will then be invited to provide pricing for the services to the Board. Should the Board be unable to agree on a fair and reasonable price for the services the next most qualified firm(s), in the order of their ranking, shall be invited to provide pricing for services to the Board. 4.0 Qualification Statement Deadline: Qualification statements for this proposal will be accepted until 5:OO p.m. on July 31, 1996 at the Board headquarters, 2200 West 35th Street, Building #64, Austin, Texas 78703, or PO Box 5426, Austin, Texas 78763-5426. 5.0 Board Contact: Requests for additional information may be addressed to either: Lydia Cruz, Deputy Director, 512-406-6906 or Jane Bohls, Director of Contracting and Purchasing, 512-406-6909, Tuesday through Friday, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 2, 1996. TRD-9609489 Lydia Cruz Deputy Director Texas National Guard Armory Board Filed: July 2, 1996 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Public Hearing Notice on Proposed 30 TAC Chapter 238 Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the requirement of the Texas Government Code, Subchapter B, Chapter 2001, the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC or commission) will conduct a public hearing to receive testimony concerning the repeal of Chapter 338 and a new Chapter 238, concerning well drillers and water well pump installers. The purpose of and new Chapter 238 is to achieve consistency in the numbering system for rules concerned primarily with the protection of water quality and to update this chapter to allow the use of new and proven technology for well drilling, pump installation, and well plugging without requiring owners/operators to obtain a variance from the current rule requirements. Public hearings on the proposed sections will be held in Lubbock on July 24th at 7:00 p.m. in the City of Lubbock Council Chambers, 1625 13th Street, Lubbock; and in Austin on July 25th at 2:00 p.m. at the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Office Complex, Building F., Room 2210, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin. 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 amendments one hour prior to the hearings and will answer questions before and after the hearings. Written comments may be mailed to Lutrecia B. Oshoko, TNRCC, Office of Policy and Regulatory Development, MC 205, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711- 3087; or faxed to (512) 239-5687. All comments sent by fax must be followed by an original, signed hard copy for the agency's records. All comments should reference Rule Log Number 95132-338-WT. Comments must be received by 5:00 p.m., 30 days after the date of publication of the proposal in the Texas Register. For further information, please contact Steve Wiley or Dale Kuhn, Installers Certification Program, (512) 239-0530. Persons with disabilities who have special communication or other accommodation needs who are planning to attend the hearing should contact the agency at (512) 239-1459. Requests should be made as far in advance as possible. Issued in Austin, Texas, on June 26, 1996. TRD-9609460 Kevin McCalla Director, Legal Division Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Filed: July 1, 1996 Public Hearing Notice on (Chapter 106) Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the requirements of the Texas Health and Safety Code, sec.382.017; Texas Government Code, Subchapter B, Chapter 2001; 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 or commission) will conduct a public hearing to receive testimony concerning revisions to Chapter 106 and the SIP. The commission proposes new sec.sec.106.1-106.6, concerning General Requirements, sec.106.21, concerning Applicability, and sec.106.102, concerning Comfort Heating. Proposed new sec.sec.106.1-106.6 contain general provisions and definitions related to exemptions from air quality permitting requirements. Proposed new sec.106.21 contains provisions related to applicability of Subchapter B. New sec.106.102 is proposed to exempt combustion units used exclusively for comfort heating from the preconstruction permitting requirements of the Texas Health and Safety Code, the Texas Clean Air Act, sec.382.057 and sec.382.0518. This rulemaking action is part of the commission's plan to recodify standard exemptions in a new Chapter 106, concerning Exemptions from Permitting. Exemptions will be added to Chapter 106 in future rulemaking actions through a stepwise process. The majority of the exemptions from the current Standard Exemption List will be transferred to Chapter 106 unchanged from their current form in future rulemaking actions. Where the commission determines that changes are needed to specific exemptions, they will be proposed for inclusion in this new chapter with those changes. Once all of the exemptions in the current Standard Exemption List have been duplicated in this new chapter, sec.116.211 will be repealed. Construction or modification of facilities that commences after September 16, 1996, may qualify for an exemption under the new chapter as applicable exemptions are added. Once new exemptions are added to the chapter, the corresponding exemptions in sec.116.211 will no longer be available for use. Until an exemption is listed in the new chapter, the exemptions in sec.116.211 may continue to be used to exempt facilities. A public hearing on the proposal will be held August 8, 1996, at 10:00 a.m. in Room 5108 of TNRCC Building F, located at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin. The hearing is structured for the receipt of oral or written comments by interested persons. Individuals may present oral statements when called upon in order of registration. Open discussion within the audience will not occur during the hearing; however, an agency staff member will be available to discuss the proposal 30 minutes prior to the hearing and answer questions before and after the hearing. Written comments may be mailed to Lisa Martin, TNRCC Office of Policy and Regulatory Development, MC 205, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 or faxed to (512) 239-4808. All comments should reference Rule Log Numbers 96121- 106-AI and 96122-106-AI. Comments must be received by 5:00 p.m., August 12, 1996. For further information, please contact Jim Dodds at (512) 239-1119 or Phil Harwell at (512) 239-1517. Persons with disabilities who have special communication or other accommodation needs who are planning to attend the hearing should contact the agency at (512) 239-4900. Requests should be made as far in advance as possible. Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 1, 1996. TRD-9609515 Kevin McCalla Director, Legal Division Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Filed: July 1, 1996 Public Utility Commission of Texas Notices of Intent to File Pursuant to Substantive Rule sec.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 of Texas Substantive Rule sec.23.27 for approval of customer-specific PLEXAR-Custom Service for Muniz Engineering in Houston, Texas. Tariff Title and Number. Application of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for PLEXAR-Custom Service for Muniz Engineering in Houston, Texas. Pursuant to Public Utility Commission of Texas Substantive Rule sec.23.27. Tariff Control Number 16119. The Application. Southwestern Bell Telephone Company is requesting approval for a new PLEXAR-Custom service for Muniz Engineering. The geographic service market for this specific service is the Houston, 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 July 1, 1996. TRD-9609439 Paula Mueller Secretary of the Commission Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: July 1, 1996 Notices of Intent to File Pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rules sec.23.27 Notice is given to the public of the intent to file with the Public Utility Commission of Texas an application on June 28, 1996, pursuant to Public Utility Commission of Texas Substantive Rule sec.23.27 for approval of a customer- specific contract for billing and collection services with Southwestern Telecom doing business as Southwest Long Distance. Tariff Title and Number: Application of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for Approval of a Customer-Specific Contract for Billing and Collection Services with Southwestern Telecom doing business as Southwest Long Distance Pursuant to Public Utility Commission of Texas Substantive Rule sec.23.27. Tariff Control Number 16071. The Application: Southwestern Bell Telephone Company seeks approval of a customer-specific billing and collection services contract with Southwestern Telecom doing business as Southwest Long Distance. The services pursuant to the customer-specific contract will be offered anywhere within the state of Texas where Southwestern Telecom doing business as Southwest Long Distance provides services to Southwestern Bell end user customers. Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas, 78757, or call the Public Utility Commission Consumer Affairs Section at (512) 458- 0223, or (512) 458-0221 for teletypewriter for the deaf. Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 3, 1996. TRD-9609607 Paula Mueller Secretary of the Commission Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: July 3, 1996 Notice is given to the public of the intent to file with the Public Utility Commission of Texas an application on July 1, 1996, pursuant to Public Utility Commission of Texas Substantive Rule sec.23.27 for approval of a customer- specific contract for billing and collection services with LCI International Telecom Corporation. Tariff Title and Number: Application of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for Approval of a Customer-Specific Contract for Billing and Collection Services with LCI International Telecom Corporation Pursuant to Public Utility Commission of Texas Substantive Rule sec.23.27. Tariff Control Number 16086. The Application: Southwestern Bell Telephone Company seeks approval of a customer-specific billing and collection services contract with. LCI International Telecom Corporation. The services pursuant to the customer- specific contract will be offered anywhere within the state of Texas where LCI International Telecom Corporation provides services to Southwestern Bell end user customers. Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas, 78757, or call the Public Utility Commission Consumer Affairs Section at (512) 458-0223, or (512) 458-0221 for teletypewriter for the deaf. Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 3, 1996. TRD-9609608 Paula Mueller Secretary of the Commission Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: July 3, 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 of Texas Substantive Rule sec.23.27 for approval of customer-specific PLEXAR-Custom Service for Wharton Independent School District in Wharton, Texas. Tariff Title and Number. Application of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for PLEXAR-Custom Service for Wharton Independent School District in Wharton, Texas. Pursuant to Public Utility Commission of Texas Substantive Rule sec.23.27. Tariff Control Number 16130. The Application. Southwestern Bell Telephone Company is requesting approval for a new PLEXAR-Custom service for Wharton Independent School District. The geographic service market for this specific service is the Houston, 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. TRD-9609609 Paula Mueller Secretary of the Commission Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: July 3, 1996 Notice of Intent to File Pursuant to Substantive Rule sec.23.94 Notice is given to the public of filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas an application on June 25, 1996, pursuant to sec.23.94 for approval of a rate change. Tariff Title and Number. Application of Community Telephone Company, Inc. for Approval of a Rate Change Pursuant to Public Utility Commission of Texas Substantive Rule sec.23.94. Tariff Control Number 16102. The Application. Community Telephone Company, Inc. is requesting approval to increase the rates for local directory assistance and to offer two new optional services: Customized Toll Block and Toll Block with PIN Service. 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 August 26,1996. Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 3, 1996. TRD-9609610 Paula Mueller Secretary of the Commission Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: July 3, 1996 Public Notice On June 24, 1996, GTE Southwest, Inc. (GTE-SW) filed notice of intent to file LRIC studies pursuant to Substantive Rule sec.23.91 for ISDN Service, Service Connection Charges, Local Calling Plans, and EAS in Project Numbers 12475 and 12481, Applications of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and GTE Southwest, Inc. for Approval of LRIC Workplans Pursuant to Substantive Rules sec.23.91. GTE-SW expects to file these studies on July 22, 1996. Persons who wish to intervene or otherwise participate in these proceedings should make appropriate filings or comments to the Commission by September 5, 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 July 1, 1996. TRD-9609438 Paula Mueller Secretary of the Commission Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: July 1, 1996 Texas Low Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Authority Consultant Proposal Requests These requests for consulting services is filed under the provisions of Texas Civil Statutes, Government Code, Chapter 2254. The Texas Low Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Authority is charged with the responsibility of siting, constructing and operating a facility for the disposal of low-level radioactive waste. The Authority is required to develop procedures relating to waste disposal operations, radiological safety, emergency response, and security. The Authority is interested in securing a health physics consultant to advise the Authority on the management of low-level radioactive waste operations, with specific attention to compliance with the rules and regulations of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission. This consultant will also be responsible for reviewing and commenting on plans and procedures developed by the Authority staff in support of the licensing and operations process. Further information may be obtained from Robert V. Avant, Jr., P.E., at the Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Authority, 7701 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78752, or by calling (512) 451-5292. This RFP will close on July 31, 1996, at 5:00 p.m. These services have been previously performed by Hugh Bryant, Austin, Texas. The Authority intends to continue with and to award the contract for consulting services to Hugh Bryant for fiscal year 1997 unless a better proposal is submitted in response to this request. Proposals received in response to this request will be evaluated according to the following criteria: prior experience in working with state and federal regulations related to the handling and disposal of low-level radioactive waste with specific emphasis on the rules and regulations of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the Texas Department of Health, and the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission; knowledge of Texas low-level radioactive waste characteristics; demonstrated competence and qualifications directly related to licensing, procedures development, and processing and storage operations of low- level radioactive waste; specific knowledge of and experience with the Authority's radiation protection and environmental monitoring programs; understanding of the work to be performed; and reasonableness of the fee for services. The Authority reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals submitted. The Authority is under no legal requirement to execute a consultant contract on the basis of this notice. The Authority intends the material herein only as a general description of the services desired. The proposal should be for a period of one year, beginning September 1, 1996. Three copies of the proposal are requested. They should be sent by mail, or delivered in person marked "Proposal for Radiological Consulting Services, addressed to Robert V. Avant, Jr., P.E., 7701 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78752. Proposals shall be received at this address not later than 5:00 p.m. July 31, 1996. The proposal should be typed, preferably double spaced and completed on 8 1/2 by 11 inch paper with all pages sequentially numbered and either stapled or bound together. Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 3, 1996. TRD-9609675 Lee H. Matthews Deputy, General Manager and General Counsel Texas Low Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Authority Filed: July 3, 1996 The Texas Low Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Authority is charged with the responsibility of siting and constructing a facility for the disposal of low- level radioactive waste. The Authority is required by law to cooperate with local governments and interested parties in appropriate evaluation activities. In particular, the Authority is interested in working with the community of Sierra Blanca, the community nearest the proposed disposal site, to assist them in dealing with potential local socioeconomic impacts. Included among the potential impacts, both positive and negative, is the allocation of substantial payments of money to local political subdivisions. The purpose of this contract is to assist the Authority by working with persons in the community of Sierra Blanca and with residents of Hudspeth County to develop appropriate mechanisms, rules, and procedures to handle local socioeconomic impacts, including training, education, leadership development, and infrastructure improvements. Further information may be obtained from Lawrence R. Jacobi, Jr., P.E., General Manager, at the Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Authority, 7701 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78752, or by calling (512) 451-5292. This RFP will close on July 31, 1996, at 5:00 p.m. These services have been previously performed by Program Development Associates, San Antonio, Texas. The Authority intends to continue with and to award the contract for consulting services to Program Development Associates for fiscal year 1997 unless a better proposal is submitted in response to this request. Proposals received in response to this request will be evaluated according to the following criteria: prior experience of the firm and staff in working with state and local governments and programs, demonstrated competence and qualifications of staff directly related to community education and development, organization, size and structure of the firm, the firm's understanding of the work to be performed, and reasonableness of the fee for services. The Authority reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals submitted. The Authority is under no legal requirement to execute a consultant contract on the basis of this notice. The Authority intends the material herein only as a general description of the services desired. The proposal should be for a period of one year, but the Authority will retain the option of extending the contract for an additional year. Three copies of the proposal are requested. They should be sent by mail, or delivered in person marked "Proposal for Community Development Services" addressed to Lawrence R. Jacobi, Jr., P.E., 7701 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78752. Proposals shall be received at this address not later than 5:00 p.m. July 31, 1996. The proposal should be typed, preferably double spaced and completed on 8 1/2 by 11 inch paper with all pages sequentially numbered and either stapled or bound together. Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 3, 1996. TRD-9609674 Lee H. Matthews Deputy, General Manager and General Counsel Texas Low Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Authority Filed: July 3, 1996 The Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Authority is charged with the responsibility of siting and constructing a facility for the disposal of low- level radioactive waste. In the siting process, the Authority is required to comply with requirements of the Texas Historical Commission and Antiquities Committee. Requirements include performing archaeological surveys to preserve and prevent disturbance of significant sites. The purpose of this contract is to acquire the services of an independent archaeological consultant to perform required surveys. Survey areas are located on the Faskin Ranch, five miles southeast of Sierra Blanca in Hudspeth County, Texas. Further information may be obtained from Ruben A. Alvarado, P.E. at the Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Authority, 7701 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78752, or by calling (512) 451-5292. This RFP will close on July 31, 1996, at 5:00 p.m. These services have been previously performed by Deborah Martin, Ph.D., El Paso, Texas. The Authority intends to continue with and to award the contract for archaeological surveying to Deborah Martin for fiscal year 1997 unless a better proposal is submitted in response to this request. Proposals received in response to this request will be evaluated according to the following criteria: prior experience in and knowledge of the area of study; local or area residence for ready availability; and reasonableness of the fee for services. The Authority reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals submitted. The Authority is under no legal requirements to execute a consultant contract on the basis of this notice. The Authority intends the material herein only as a general description of the services desired. The proposal should be for a period beginning September 1, 1996. Three copies of the proposal are requested. They should be sent by mail, or delivered in person marked "Proposal for Archaeology Surveys in Hudspeth County, Texas" addressed to Ruben A. Alvarado, P.E., Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Authority, 7701 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78752. Proposals shall be received at this address not later than 5:00 p.m., July 31, 1996. The proposal should be typed, preferably double spaced and completed on 8 1/2 by 11 inch paper with all pages sequentially numbered and either stapled or bound together. Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 3, 1996. TRD-9609673 Lee H. Matthews Deputy, General Manager and General Counsel Texas Low Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Authority Filed: July 3, 1996 Texas Water Development Board Applications Received Pursuant to the Texas Water Code, Section 6.195, the Texas Water Development Board provides notice of the following applications received by the Board: City of Alton, P.O. Drawer 9004, Mission, Texas, 78572-9004, received January 16, 1996, application for financial assistance in an amount not to exceed $52,667 from the Research and Planning Fund. City of San Benito, 485 North Houston Street, San Benito, Texas, 78588, received July 1, 1996, application for additional financial assistance in an amount not to exceed $18,313 from the Research and Planning Fund. Catarina Water Supply Corporation, P.O. Box 60, Catarina, Texas, 78836, received March 1, 1996, application for grant assistance in the amount of $1,042,239 from the Economically Distressed Areas Program of the Texas Water Development Fund. City of Mercedes, 400 South Ohio, Mercedes, Texas, 78570, received May 10, 1996, application for grant/loan assistance in the amount of $6,028,969 from the Economically Distressed Areas Program of the Texas Water Development Fund. City of Dublin, 213 East Black Jack Street, Dublin, Texas, 76446, received June 6, 1996, application for financial assistance in the amount of $1,960,000 from the State Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund. City of West University Place, 3800 University Blvd., Houston, Texas, 77005, received June 23, 1996, application for financial assistance in the amount of $4,970,000 from the State Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund. Harris Montgomery Waller Water Supply Corporation, 26718 Decker-Prairie-Rosehill Road, Pinehurst, Texas, 77362, received June 4, 1996, application for financial assistance in the amount of $4,600,000 from the Water Supply Account of the Texas Water Development Fund. City of La Marque, 1111 Bayou Road, La Marque, Texas, 77568, received May 23, 1996, application for financial assistance in the amount of $4,440,000 from the State Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund. Lake Cities Municipal Utility Authority, 501 North Shady Shores Drive, Lake Dallas, Texas, 75065, received May 28, 1996, application for financial assistance in the amount of $755,000 from the Water Supply Account of the Texas Water Development Fund. City of McAllen, 1300 Houston Street, McAllen, Texas, 78501, received June 7, 1996, application for financial assistance in the amount of $4,240,000 from the State Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund. City of The Colony, 5151 North Colony Boulevard, The Colony, Texas, 75056, received June 4, 1996, application for financial assistance in the amount of $810,000 from the State Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund. Trinity River Authority of Texas Ten Mile Creek System, P.O. Box 240, Arlington, Texas, 76004, received June 4, 1996, application for financial assistance in the amount of $3,865,000 from the Water Quality Enhancement Account of the Texas Water Development Fund and the State Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund. City of Watauga, 7101 Whitley Road, Watauga, Texas, 76148, received June 4, 1996, application for financial assistance in the amount of $4,580,000 from the State Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund. Additional information concerning this matter may be obtained from Craig D. Pedersen, Executive Administrator, P.O. Box 13231, Austin, Texas 78711. Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 3, 1996. TRD-9609549 Craig D. Pedersen Executive Administrator Texas Water Development Board Filed: July 3, 1996