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. General Services Commission Request for Proposals Construction Manager Services Notice of Invitation for Proposals: The following is a General Services Commission's notice to all perspective proposer's for CONSTRUCTION MANAGER SERVICES ("CM"). Projects under the Request for Proposal for Construction Manager Services will be for the construction of state office and/or laboratory buildings located in Austin, Fort Worth and El Paso. The Facilities Construction Division of the General Services Commission ("GSC") is the issuing office of this Request for Proposal ("RFP") on behalf of the State. Any reference to the State is applicable to the issuing office representing the State. GSC is the sole point of contact regarding all procurement and contractual matters relating to the services described in the RFP. The issuing office is the only office authorized to clarify, modify, amend, alter or withdraw any of the terms and conditions of the RFP specifications. Any contract(s) awarded as a result of the RFP is the sole responsibility of the issuing office as well as any modifications to any such contract(s). Neither GSC nor any potential contract beneficiary accept any obligation for costs incurred by vendors in responding to this RFP nor for any costs incurred prior to the execution of a formal contract. It is understood that all responses will become part of the GSC's procurement files and will be available for public inspection. GSC reserves the right to reject any and all responses received or parts thereof. The State may elect to perform all or part of these services, and may elect to provide services, material equipment and supplies as deemed in the best interest of the State, resulting in respective fee reduction. The State of Texas reserves the preference to award this contract on an all or part basis. The GSC, under the Texas Government Code, Title 10, Subtitle D, is responsible for planning, providing, and managing facilities for agencies authorized to conduct state business. The services to be performed as described in this RFP and any contract awarded as a result of this RFP, are governed by and construed according to the laws of the State of Texas. Preproposal Conference: A preproposal conference will be held on October 7, 1996, in Austin, Texas. The conference is scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the following address: General Services Commission, Central Services Building, Room 402, 1711 San Jacinto. The purpose of the conference is to review the content of the RFP and to answer attendees' questions. NOTE: ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY AND IS A PREREQUISITE FOR SUBMISSION OF A PROPOSAL. Copies of the RFP: Copies of the RFP will be available on September 27, 1996. To obtain a copy, contact Mr. John C. Patterson, Project Manager, General Services Commission, 1711 San Jacinto, P.O. Box 13047, Austin, Texas 78711-3047; or phone (512) 463- 3417. Closing Date for Receipt of Proposals: The proposal must be submitted and time stamped at the General Services Commission, 1711 San Jacinto, Room 180, Austin, Texas, before 5.00 p.m. on October 21. Basis of Award It is the intent of the State to award a contract to the proposer(s) whose proposal is considered in the best interest of the State based on the criteria set forth in the RFP. Issued in Austin, Texas, on September 23, 1996. TRD-9613837 Judy Ponder General Counsel General Services Commission Filed: September 23, 1996 Small Contractor Participation Assistance Program Notice of Invitation for Proposals: The following is General Services Commission's notice to all prospective proposers who are interested in providing service for the SMALL CONTRACTOR PARTICIPATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ("SCPAP"). The Facilities Construction Division of the General Services Commission is the issuing office of this Request for Proposal ("RFP") on behalf of the State. The SCPAP is targeted for small business contractors who may wish to receive technical and other business related assistance in order to have an opportunity for increased participation in state public works projects. GSC contemplates awarding of as many as three contracts under this RFP. One contract may be awarded for the technical assistance, insurance and bonding components. A second contract may be awarded for the public outreach component. A third contract may be awarded for the financial component. The three contracts, or any combinations thereof, may be awarded to different proposers or to a single proposer. Proposers may submit proposals for one or more of the three contemplated contracts. GSC is the sole point of contact regarding all procurement and contractual matters relating to the services described in the RFP. The issuing office is the only office authorized to clarify, modify, amend, alter or withdraw any of the terms and conditions of the RFP specifications. Any contract(s) awarded as a result of the RFP is the sole responsibility of the issuing office as well as any modifications to any such contract(s). Requests for RFP and Written Questions Copies of the RFP will be available on September 27, 1996. To obtain a copy, contact Mr. John Shorter at the address and phone number listed as follows. All questions concerning the RFP must be submitted in writing and sent to the Facilities Construction Division, General Services Commission, P.O. Box 13047 (1711 San Jacinto Blvd.), Austin, Texas 78711-3047, Attention: Mr. John Shorter, PH: (512) 463-4313, or transmitted by facsimile to FAX: (512) 463-3311 by 5:00 PM on Friday, October 4, 1996. Written questions will be consolidated for response after Friday, October 4, 1996, and all prospective proposers who received a copy of the RFP from GSC will receive a copy of the consolidated written response. Preproposal Conference A preproposal conference will be held on Thursday, October 3, 1996, in Austin, Texas. The conference is scheduled 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the following address: General Services Commission, Central Services Building, Room 402, 1711 San Jacinto. The purpose of the conference is to review the intent of this RFP and to answer attendees' question. Attendance is voluntary and is not a prerequisite for submission of a proposal. Closing Date for Receipt of Proposals Proposals must be received before 3:00 p.m. prevailing local time, Friday, October 11, 1996. Proposals may be mailed to: General Services Commission, P.O. Box 13047, Austin, Texas 78711-3047. Hand delivered and/or express mailed proposals are to be sent to the General Services Commission, 1711 San Jacinto Blvd., room 180, Austin, Texas 78701. Vendor Qualifications Generally, proposers must meet the following basic minimum qualifications for consideration for award of any contract(s) resulting from the RFP: (1) Proposers must have a minimum of three consecutive years experience directly performing the services delineated in the RFP with the exception of insurance and bonding, which requires a minimum of five consecutive years of experience in the respective industries; (2) Proposers must show proof of applicable certifications, registrations and/or licenses. Failure to provide said proof within the submitted proposal may subject the proposal to disqualification; (3) Proposers must provide proof of compliance with any applicable insurance requirements within ten working days of offer. Failure to provide proof of compliance within 10 working days of offer may subject the proposal to disqualification or subject an award to cancellation; (4) Proposers must provide information pertaining to individuals, joint venturers, partners, etc. who will perform services for the State. Such information must allow the State to make an accurate assessment of who will be performing services for the State. Preferred Proposer Qualifications: Preferred consideration will be given to respondents who have current membership in professional management organizations. Basis of Award It is the intent of the State to award a contract(s) to the proposer whose proposal is considered in the best interest of the State based on the criteria set forth in the RFP. Notice of Award The GSC's Executive Director or Executive Deputy Director shall issue a written Notice of Award to the successful proposer establishing a contract between the State and the selected proposer. Issued in Austin, Texas, on September 23, 1996. TRD-9613856 Judy Ponder General Counsel General Services Commission Filed: September 23, 1996 Office of the Governor-Criminal Justice Division Residential Substance Abuse Treatment for Adults and Juveniles In Correctional Facilities, Request for Applications The Criminal Justice Division of the Governor's Office is soliciting applications for projects to provide residential substance abuse treatment to adults and juveniles incarcerated in correctional facilities. Complete guidelines for the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Program are available in the application kit. Applications must include both the residential phase, six to twelve months, and the aftercare phase, six to twelve months, of treatment. Drug testing is mandatory in both phases of treatment. Note: Although preference will be given to programs that provide aftercare, federal grant funds can not be used to fund (nor can match dollars be used to fund) aftercare services under the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Program. Eligible applicants are state agencies and counties that operate secure correctional facilities. Applicants who receive grants may provide services directly in correctional facilities that they operate or they may contract with qualified service providers who meet all licensing and certification requirements. The total amount available under this RFA is $2,531,297. There is no maximum amount that may be applied for, but applicants should be aware that cost- effectiveness will be taken into consideration in the selection process. The minimum amount that may be applied for is $5,000. Small and large jurisdictions, state agencies, and regional approaches serving two or more counties are encouraged to apply. In selecting applications for grant award, CJD will seek a balance of funding between adult/juvenile populations, state agencies/local agencies, and urban/rural areas subject to quality of applications received and results of competitive scoring. Grant-funded projects must begin on March 1, 1997. Grants shall be awarded for a project period of 18 months. Grantees must provide a cash match of 25% of the total project costs. Special application kits specific for this fund may be obtained from the Criminal Justice Division of the Governor's Office, Box 12428, Austin TX 78711, attn: Criminal and Juvenile Justice Programs. The telephone number is (512) 463-1944 An original and six copies of completed applications must be submitted to the same agency. In addition, local projects must submit one copy to their regional Council of Governments for TRACS review, and statewide projects must submit one copy to Tom Adams, Budget Division of the Governor's Office, for TRACS review. Applications must be received at the Governor's Criminal Justice Division no later than 6 p.m. on Monday, December 2, 1996, attention: Nancy Carrales. CJD staff will conduct an initial screening of applications to determine eligibility. The executive director of CJD may appoint an internal review team to score and rank applications. Team members will include CJD staff, regional council representatives, and other persons with expertise in corrections and substance abuse treatment For further information call Glenn Brooks, Director of Justice Programs, Criminal Justice Division, at (512) 463-1944. Issued in Austin, Texas, on September 20, 1996. TRD-9613805 Pete Wassdorf Deputy General Counsel, Office of the Governor Office of the Governor-Criminal Justice Division Filed: September 20, 1996 Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Housing Demonstration Fund The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs hereby announces that for the purposes of the Texas Community Development Program's Housing Demonstration Fund that affordable rents for multi-family housing units as established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development have been adopted. The 1996 maximum rent limits are based on 65% of median income and are published in the Housing Demonstration Fund application guide. The Housing Demonstration Fund is available to provide funds for public facilities in support of the development of single and multi-family low to moderate income housing. Comments will be accepted for 14 days from the date of this publication. Requests for copies of the application guide should be submitted to Ruth Cedillo, Director, Community Development Block Grant Program at the following address: Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, P.O. 13941, Austin, Texas 78711-3941. Issued in Austin, Texas, on September 23, 1996. TRD-9613853 Larry Paul Manley Executive Director Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Filed: September 23, 1996 Request For Proposals To Establish and Operate Colonia Self-Help Centers The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) is accepting proposals from local non-profit organizations, community action agencies, or housing authorities that have experience and have demonstrated ability to carry out self-help center activities in designated colonias, as described in Senate Bill 1509 (Chapter 2306, Subchapter Z, Government Code). Under Senate Bill 1509, TDHCA is required to established a colonia self-help center in Webb County. TDHCA will enter into a contract with Webb County for colonia self-help center services. The county will enter into a contract with the non-profit Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation. The self-help center operator selected in turn will enter into a subcontract with the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation. A self-help center in Webb County shall be established to provide resources necessary to assist low and very low income individuals and families, finance, refinance, construct, improve or maintain, a safe suitable home in the colonias' designated service area or in another area TDHCA has determined as suitable. The self-help center operator will be responsible for applying for grants and loans to provide housing and other needed community improvements; helping to obtain, construct, access, or improve the service and utility infrastructure designed to service residents in a colonia; and other services necessary to assist colonia residents in improving their physical living conditions, including obtaining suitable housing outside of a colonia area. Proposals must be received at TDHCA headquarters in Austin, Texas no later than 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 22, 1996. Please call Andy Alarcon or Juan Palacios of the Office of Colonia Initiatives at 1/800/462-4251 for a Request For Proposal package or for additional information. Issued in Austin, Texas, on September 230, 1996. TRD-9613852 Larry Paul Manley Executive Director Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Filed: September 23, 1996 Texas Department of Human Services Notice of Public Hearings The Texas Department of Human Services (TDHS) will conduct public hearings to receive comments on proposed reimbursements for programs specified in this notice. The hearings are held in compliance with 40 TAC sec.24.101(b)(4), which requires public hearings on proposed reimbursement for medical assistance programs. The public hearings will be held on October 11, 1996 in the Public Hearing Room (Room 125E, First Floor, East Tower) of the John H. Winters Building (701 West 51st Street, Austin, Texas). [graphic] If you are unable to attend a hearing, but wish to comment on proposed reimbursements, written comments will be accepted if received by 5:00 p.m. of the day of the hearing. Please address written comments to the attention of Carolyn Pratt. Written comments may be mailed to the address noted as follows, delivered to the receptionist in the lobby in the John H. Winters Center, or faxed to (512) 438-3014. Interested parties may request to have mailed to them or may pick up briefing packages concerning the proposed reimbursements on or after September 27, 1996 by contacting Carolyn Pratt, MC W-425, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, (512) 438-4057. Persons with disabilities planning to attend this hearing who may need auxiliary aids or services are asked to contact Carolyn Pratt, (512) 438-4057 by October 4, 1996, so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Issued in Austin, Texas, on September 20, 1996. TRD-9613818 Glen Scott General Counsel Texas Department of Human Services Filed: September 20, 1996 Texas Department of Insurance Correction of Error The Texas Department of Insurance submitted Notice of Hearing. The notice appeared in the September 17, 1996, issue of the Texas Register (21 TexReg 9008). The following error was published due to submission. On page 9016, the reference to Docket Number 454-95-1280.G should read Docket Number 454-96-1638.G. Insurer Services The following applications have been filed with the Texas Department of Insurance and are under consideration: Application for a name change in Texas for Pacific Compensation Insurance Company, a foreign fire and casualty company. The proposed new name is Fremont Pacific Insurance Company. The home office is in Glendale, California. 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 September 19, 1996. TRD-9613757 Caroline Scott General Counsel and Chief Clerk Texas Department of Insurance Filed: September 19, 1996 Notices On September 19, 1996, in Order Number 96-1098, the Commissioner of Insurance adopted amendments to the Texas Automobile Insurance Plan Association, Plan of Operation. For copies of Commissioner's order number 96-1098 and the Texas Automobile Insurance Association Plan of Operation, contact Angie Arizpe at (512) 463-6326 (refer to file number A-0796-33). Issued in Austin, Texas, on September 19, 1996. TRD-9613754 Caroline Scott General Counsel and Chief Clerk Texas Department of Insurance Filed: September 17, 1996 The Texas Health Reinsurance System held a Board of Directors' Meeting on September 10, 1996. Pursuant to 28 TAC sec.26.201, the System must publish notice of any amendments to its Plan of Operation and procedure manual. At this Meeting the following amendment to its Plan of Operation was made: The Actuarial Committee with the assistance of Milliman & Robertson, Inc. is authorized to prepare a report to the Commissioner on the change described herein and that the Plan of Operation is amended to not allow the ceding of a newborn risk to the System unless a parent or mother is also ceded to the System, effective December 1, 1996 and subject to the approval of the Commissioner. The Actuarial Committee is also authorized to decide whether the father and/or mother is the appropriate requirement to be incorporated into this change. Pursuant to Texas Insurance Code Annotated articles 26.53 and 26.55, this amendment is subject to the approval of the Commissioner of Insurance, which approval or non-approval will occur in the future. Issued in Austin, Texas, on September 19, 1996. TRD-9613753 Caroline Scott General Counsel and Chief Clerk Texas Department of Insurance Filed: September 19, 1996 Notices of Public Hearings The Commissioner of Insurance, at a public hearing under Docket Number 2253 scheduled for October 31, 1996 at 9:00 a.m. in Room 100 of the Texas Department of Insurance Building, 333 Guadalupe Street in Austin, Texas, will consider a proposal made in a petition filed by United Services Automobile Association (USAA). The USAA petition seeks amendment of the Texas Automobile Rules and Rating Manual (the Manual), to amend Rate Section IV., Rule 77.A.3., Exception, by changing the rating factors for high value motorhomes. USAA's petition (Reference Number A-1295-42) was filed on December 8, 1995. USAA's petition explains that the exception set forth in the Manual's Rate Section IV., Rule 77.A.3. requires use of rating factors for motorhomes that result in premiums that make "no economic sense" in some instances. For example, the premium required for a $230,000 motorhome is much higher than the premium for a $350,000 motorhome, according to an exhibit attached to the petition. USAA asserts that for motorhomes valued at $420,000 or higher, "an insurer would have to pay an insured for the privilege of providing coverage" on the vehicle. USAA is concerned that because of today's availability of motorhomes valued well in excess of $200,000, some owners of high value motorhomes are probably having difficulty obtaining coverage in the regulated market. USAA's petition, specifically in Exhibit B, proposes a solution to the problem by capping the rate factor reduction at the stated amount value of $200,000 to "assure that increasing motorhome values above $90,000 will result in increasing--not decreasing--premiums." The petition's Exhibit B also shows proposed revisions to rating factors for motorhomes valued from $90,000 to $199,999. A copy of the petition containing the full text of the proposed amendments to the Manual is available for review in the Office of the Chief Clerk of the Texas Department of Insurance, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas. For further information or to request copies of the petition, please contact Angie Arizpe at (512) 463-6326; refer to (Reference Number A-1295-42). Written comments should be directed to Office of the Chief Clerk, Texas Department of Insurance, P. O. Box 149104, MC 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78714-9104. An additional copy of comments is to be submitted to David Durden, Deputy Commissioner, Property and Casualty Insurance Lines, Texas Department of Insurance, P. O. Box 149104, MC 104-5A, Austin, Texas 78714-9104. This notification is made pursuant to the Insurance Code, Article 5.96, which exempts it from the requirements of the Government Code, Chapter 2001 (Administrative Procedure Act). Issued in Austin, Texas, on September 23, 1996. TRD-9613868 Caroline Scott General Counsel and Chief Clerk Texas Department of Insurance Filed: September 23, 1996 The Commissioner of Insurance, at a public hearing under Docket Number 2254 scheduled for October 31, 1996, at 9:00 a.m. in Room 100 of the Texas Department of Insurance Building, 333 Guadalupe Street in Austin, Texas, will consider a proposal made in a staff petition. Staff's petition seeks amendment of the Texas Automobile Rules and Rating Manual (the Manual), to adopt new and/or adjusted 1995-97 model Private Passenger Automobile Physical Damage Rating Symbols and revised identification information. Staff's petition (Reference Number A-0996- 37-I) was filed on September 19, 1996. The new and/or adjusted symbols for the Manual's Symbols and Identification Section reflect data compiled on damageability, repairability, and other relevant loss factors for the various model years of the listed vehicles. A copy of the petition containing the full text of the proposed amendments to the Manual is available for review in the office of the Chief Clerk of the Texas Department of Insurance, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas. For further information or to request copies of the petition, please contact Angie Arizpe at (512) 463-6326; refer to (Reference Number A-0996-37-I). Written comments should be directed to Office of the Chief Clerk, Texas Department of Insurance, P. O. Box 149104, MC 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78714-9104. An additional copy of comments is to be submitted to David Durden, Deputy Commissioner, Property and Casualty Insurance Lines, Texas Department of Insurance, P. O. Box 149104, MC 104-5A, Austin, Texas 78714-9104. This notification is made pursuant to the Insurance Code, Article 5.96, which exempts it from the requirements of the Government Code, Chapter 2001 (Administrative Procedure Act). Issued in Austin, Texas, on September 23, 1996. TRD-9613869 Caroline Scott General Counsel and Chief Clerk Texas Department of Insurance Filed: September 23, 1996 Third Party Administrator Applications The following third party administrator (TPA) applications have been filed with the Texas Department of Insurance and are under consideration. Application for admission to Texas of Davis-Garvin Agency, Inc., a foreign third party administrator. The home office is Columbia, South Carolina. Application for incorporation in Texas of Tybor & Associates, Inc., a domestic third party administrator. The home office is Houston, Texas. Any objections must be filed within 20 days after this notice was filed with the Secretary of State, addressed to the attention of Charles M. Waits, MC 107-5A, 333 Guadalupe, Austin, Texas 78714-9104. Issued in Austin, Texas, on September 23, 1996. TRD-9613867 Caroline Scott General Counsel and Chief Clerk Texas Department of Insurance Filed: September 23, 1996 Texas Lottery Commission Invitation for Bids for Court Reporting The Texas Lottery Commission is soliciting bids to obtain court reporter services for the Texas Lottery Commission headquarters as provided in the Invitation for Bid. Objectives. The Texas Lottery requires court reporter services on an as needed basis as indicated in the Invitation to Bid. The Texas Lottery Commission headquarters is located in Austin, Texas. Schedule. Event /Date IFB Issued--September 24, 1996 Bid Due Date--October 10, 1996 (11:00 a.m. CT) Primary term. Prices quoted must be in effect for the primary term of this contract which is the date of execution through August 31, 1997. At its sole option, the Texas Lottery Commission may extend this contract for two one-year periods following the primary term (August 31, 1997). For a copy of the complete Invitation for Bids please contact: Joanne Severn Purchasing Supervisor, Texas Lottery Commission 512-323-3662 Issued in Austin, Texas, on September 18, 1996. TRD-9613665 Ridgely C. Bennett Staff Attorney Texas Lottery Commission Filed: September 18, 1996 Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation Notice of Medicaid State Plan Amendment The Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation (TDMHMR) is planning to submit a Medicaid state plan amendment to allow for the adjusting of 1996 community-based ICF/MR reimbursement rates when federal or state laws are changed in ways that can reasonably be expected to affect allowable costs or alter the rates of change in allowable costs. This action will ensure that reasonable and necessary costs are covered for community based ICF/MR facilities that serve persons with mental retardation. The amendment will be effective October 1, 1996. Federal Minimum Wage legislation effective October 1, 1996, is covered by this amendment. Salary cost portions of the rate calculation will be adjusted in light of the minimum wage increases. Those rates increasing by 2% or more, after the adjustment, will be increased for all providers in that class for the time period of October 1, 1996, to December 31, 1996. The net increase in aggregate expenditures for ICFs/MR is estimated to be $1,415,139. The community mental health and mental retardation centers that contract with TDMHMR may be contacted for copies of the proposed amendment. Copies also may be obtained for public review by writing to Medicaid Administration, Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711- 2668, or by calling (512) 206-5754. Issued in Austin, Texas, on September 23, 1996. TRD-9613883 Ann K. Utley Chair, Texas MHMR Board Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation Filed: September 23, 1996 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Notice of Applications for Waste Disposal Permits Attached are Notices of Applications for waste disposal permits issued during the period of September 12th thru September 20, 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, Telephone (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. CITY OF BAIRD, 328 Market Street, Baird, Texas 79504, the wastewater treatment facilities are immediately east of the TP Lake dam and immediately south of the Texas-Pacific Railroad right-of-way in Callahan County, Texas, amendment, 10037- 01. CITY OF BUFFALO, P.O. Box 219, Buffalo, Texas 75831, the wastewater treatment facilities are adjacent to and east of Marion Boulevard, approximately 3/4 mile north-northeast of the intersection of U.S. Highways 75 and 79 in Leon County, Texas, amendment, 10022-01. CITY OF COLEMAN, P.O. Box 592, Coleman, Texas 76834, the water treatment plant is on North Mississippi Street in the City of Coleman in Coleman County, Texas, renewal, 10150-03. ERGON ASPHALT & EMULSIONS, INC., P.O. Box 1639, Jackson, Mississippi 39215- 1639, a facility which manufactures asphalt emulsions, the plant site is at the northwest corner of U.S. Highway 281 and Trade Street in the City of Pleasanton in Atascosa County, Texas, new, 03900. CITY OF GARRISON, P.O. Box 207, Garrison, Texas 75946, the wastewater treatment plant is located 0.25 mile east of U.S. Highway 59 and 0.25 mile north of Farm- to-Market Road 138 in the City of Garrison in Nacogdoches County, Texas, renewal, 11304-01. CITY OF GRAPELAND, P.O. Box 567, Grapeland, Texas 75844, the Plant Number 2 Wastewater Treatment Plant, the plant site is east of U.S. Highway 287, approximately 1,000 feet north of the intersection of U.S. Highway 287 and Farm- to-Market Road 2423 in Houston County, Texas, renewal, 10181-002. HARRIS COUNTY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT Number 92, c/o Coats, Rose, Yale, Holm, Ryman & Lee, 800 First City Tower, 1001 Fannin, Houston, Texas 77002-6707, the wastewater treatment facilities are at the northeast end of Bell Chase Lane, approximately 2 miles east of Spring in Harris County, Texas, renewal, 10908-01. CITY OF HOUSTON, Department of Public Works and Engineering, P.O. Box 262549, Houston, Texas 77207-2549, the wastewater treatment facilities are on the West Belfort Avenue, approximately 1.3 miles west of the intersection of West Belfort Avenue and U.S. Highway 59 in Harris County, Texas, renewal, 10495-107. IDLEWOOD PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., P.O. Box 3056, Lufkin, Texas 75903- 3056, the wastewater treatment facilities are approximately 0.6 mile northeast of .S. Highway 69, approximately 1.5 miles northwest of the City of Lufkin and 1.9 miles southeast of the intersection of U.S. Highway 69 and Farm-to-Market Road 2021 in Angelina County, Texas, amendment, 11620-01. COUNTY OF KLEBERG, P.O. Box 752, Kingsville, Texas 78364, the wastewater treatment facilities are in the southwest corner of the Town of Ricardo, approximately 0.1 mile west of U.S. Highway 77 and approximately 0.34 mile south of Farm-to-Market Road 1118 in Kleberg County, Texas, amendment, 13374-03. LUXURY LODGES OF TEXAS, INC., P.O. Box 168, Texarkana, Texas 75504, the North Gate Park Wastewater Treatment Facilities, the facilities are approximately 500 feet northwest of the intersection of Interstate Highway 30 and U.S. Highway 71, on the north side of the City of Texarkana in Bowie County, Texas, renewal, 10981-01. NORTH TEXAS MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, P.O. Box 2408, Wylie, Texas 75098, the wastewater treatment facilities are 200 feet east of Los Rios Boulevard, approximately 700 feet north of Farm-to-Market Road 544, one mile west of Farm- to-Market Road 544 crossing of Rowlett Creek and approximately 3.5 miles east of the City of Plano in Collin County, Texas, renewal, 10363-01. PHILLIPS PETROLEUM COMPANY, P.O. Box 866, Sweeney, Texas 77480, Permittee operates the Freeport Terminal I which is a marine loading and unloading facility with storage of crude oil and petroleum products and the Jones Creek Terminal is a crude oil storage facility, the Freeport Terminal is located at the north end of County Road 731 about 1 mile northeast of the intersection of County Road 713/FM Road 1495 southeast of the City of Freeport. The Jones Creek Terminal is located about 1.5 miles southeast of the Town of Jones Creek and approximately 5 miles west of the City of Freeport. These terminals are in Brazoria County, Texas, renewal, 01852. SPECIAL CAMPS FOR SPECIAL KIDS, 8111 Preston Road, Suite 807, Dallas, Texas 75225, the wastewater treatment facilities are approximately six miles east of Meridian and approximately thirteen miles north of Clifton in Bosque County, Texas, renewal, 13536-01. TEMPLE-INLAND FOREST PRODUCTS CORPORATION, P.O. Drawer N, Diboll, Texas 75941, the Kraft pulp and paper mill plant is located approximately one mile south of Farm-to-Market Road 2246 and one mile southeast of the Town of Evadale, Jasper County, Texas, amendment, 00493. TEXAS OIL & GATHERING INC, 1500 Willow Bend Drive, Alvin, Texas 77511, proposes to operate a hydrocarbon separation facility, the plant site is on Farm-to- Market Road 2917 at the intersection of the Missouri Pacific Railroad and northeast of the City of Liverpool in Brazoria County, Texas, new, 03903. TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT, P.O. Box 1066, Sabine Pass, Texas 77655, the wastewater treatment facilities are adjacent to State Highway 87, approximately 12 miles west of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 3322 and State Highway 87 in Jefferson County, Texas, renewal, 11692-01. TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY, P.O. Box 1554, Huntsville, Texas 77342-1554, the wastewater treatment facilities are approximately 1,500 feet east of the City of Onalaska and approximately 5,000 feet southwest of the intersection of U.S. Highway 190 and Farm-to-Market Road 3186 in Polk County, Texas, amendment, 11298-01. CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, 3800 University Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77005, the wastewater treatment facilities are approximately 1,000 feet west of Kirby Drive between Brays Bayou and North Brayswood Street in the City of Houston in Harris County, Texas, renewal, 10058-01. INTERCONTINENTAL ENERGY CORPORATION (IEC), Route 1, Box 650, Three Rivers, Texas 78071, authorizes the subsurface disposal of non-hazardous wastes generated on- site by the permittee at their Zamzow facility during mining and restoration phases of the mining process. the facility is located seven miles east of Three Rivers on FM 1358 in Live Oak County, Texas, to renew and amend Permit Number WDW-159. ARCO CHEMICAL COMPANY, P.O. Box 30, Channelview, Texas 77530, to authorize the continued operation of an industrial solid waste storage and processing facility for the management of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes and for a compliance plan (Proposed Compliance Plan Number CP-50288) to authorize ground-water monitoring and corrective action at the facility. The proposed permit will authorize the continued operation of the following waste management units currently operating under interim status: 25 existing tanks, three existing container storage areas, and three existing surface impoundments for the storage and/or processing of hazardous and Class 1 and Class 2 industrial solid wastes. The facility manufactures synthetic organic chemicals. Wastes are generated on- site at the ARCO Chemical Company manufacturing plant and also received from off-site sources, the facility is located at 2502 Sheldon Road, approximately two and three-fourths miles north of Interstate 10, on approximately 582 acres in Channelview, Harris County, Texas, new, Permit Number HW-50288, 45 day notice. Issued in Austin, Texas, on September 23, 1996. TRD-9613880 Gloria A. Vasquez Chief Clerk Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Filed:September 23, 1996 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Notice of Opportunity to Comment on Settlement Agreements of Administrative Enforcement Actions The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) Staff is providing an opportunity for written public comment on the listed Agreed Orders (AOs) pursuant to the Health and Safety Code, the Texas Clean Air Act (the Act), Chapter 382, sec.382.096. The Act, sec.382.096, requires that the TNRCC may not approve these AOs unless the public has been provided an opportunity to submit written comments. Section 382.096 requires that notice of the proposed orders and of the opportunity to comment must be published in the Texas Register no later than the 30th day before the date on which the public comment period closes, which in this case is October 27, 1996. Section 382.096 also requires that the TNRCC promptly consider any written comments received and that the TNRCC may withhold approval of an AO if a comment indicates the proposed AO is inappropriate, improper, inadequate, or inconsistent with the requirements of the Act. Additional notice is not required if changes to an AO are made in response to written comments. A copy of each of the proposed AOs is available for public inspection at both the TNRCC's Central Office, located at 12124 Park 35 Circle, Building C, 1st Floor, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-1864 and at the applicable Regional Office listed as follows. Written comments about these AOs should be sent to the Enforcement Coordinator designated for each AO at the TNRCC's Central Office at P.O. Box 13087 Austin, Texas 78711-3087 and must be received by 5:00 p.m. on October 27, 1996. Written comments may also be sent by facsimile machine to the Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-1893. The TNRCC Enforcement Coordinators are available to discuss the AOs and/or the comment procedure at the listed phone numbers; however, sec.382.096 provides that comments on the AOs should be submitted to the TNRCC in writing. (1)COMPANY: AA Manufacturing, Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 96-0878-AIR-E; ACCOUNT NUMBER: DB-3830-A; LOCATION: Garland, Dallas County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: sheet metal fabrication plant; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC sec.;115.421(a)(9)(A)(ii), 115.426(a)(1), and 116.110(a), and the Act, sec.382.0518(a) and sec.382.085(b), by exceeding the regulatory Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emission limit, failing to satisfy the recordkeeping requirements for VOCs , and failing to obtain a permit or qualify for a standard exemption; PENALTY: $0; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Stacey Young, (512) 239-1899; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6421 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Suite 312, Fort Worth, Texas 76116, (817) 732-5531. (2)COMPANY: A.Z. Auto Sales; DOCKET NUMBER: 93-1013-AIR-E; ACCOUNT NUMBER: EE- 1803-N; LOCATION: El Paso, El Paso County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: used car dealership; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC sec.114.1(c)(1) and the Act, sec.382.085(b), by offering for sale two vehicles with missing emission control systems or devices; PENALTY: $0; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Tel Croston, (512) 239-5717; REGIONAL OFFICE: 7500 Viscount Boulevard, Suite 147, El Paso, Texas 79925, (915) 778-9634. (3)COMPANY: Chavez Trucking, Inc; DOCKET NUMBER: 96-0610-AIR-E; ACCOUNT NUMBER: EE-0461-D; LOCATION: El Paso, El Paso County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: local trucking company; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC sec.111.143(3)(B) and the Act, sec.382.085(b) by transporting particulate materials without covers; PENALTY: $2,940; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Sheila Smith, (512) 239-1670; REGIONAL OFFICE: 7500 Viscount Boulevard, Suite 147, El Paso, Texas 79925, (915) 778-9634. (4)COMPANY: Credit Auto Sales; DOCKET NUMBER: 96-1385-AIR-E; ACCOUNT NUMBER: KB- 0152-J; LOCATION: Terrell, Kaufman County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: used car sales lot; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC sec.114.1(c)(1) and (2) and the Act, sec.382.085(b), by offering for sale a vehicle with missing and inoperable required emission control systems or devices; PENALTY: $350; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Mary Jennings, (512) 239-1864, REGIONAL OFFICE: 6421 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Suite 312 Fort Worth, Texas 76116, (817) 732-5531. (5)COMPANY: Dixie Chemical Company; DOCKET NUMBER: 96-0983-AIR-E; ACCOUNT NUMBER: HG-0199-M; LOCATION: Pasadena, Harris County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: petrochemical plant; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC sec.101.20(1) and the Act, sec.382.085(b), 40 CFR 60.112b(a)(3)(ii) and 60.18, by failing to test the performance of the Plant B flare; 30 TAC sec.;115.112(a)(3), 115.116(a), 115.116(a)(3)(b), and 116.116(a) and the Act, sec.382.085(b), by failing to operate the vapor recovery control condenser at a minimum control efficience of 90% for tanks T-353 and T-354, failing to record the inlet and outlet temperature of the condenser for tanks T-353 and T-354, failing to install a continuous monitor for tanks T-353 and T-354, and failing to obtain a permit amendment for Permit Number 1995; PENALTY: $4,550; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Gloria Standford, (512) 239-1871; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023, (713) 767-3500. (6)COMPANY: D.J. Paint & Body Shop; DOCKET NUMBER: 96-0876-AIR-E; ACCOUNT NUMBER: HX-0795-U; LOCATION: Spring, Harris County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: automotive repair and refinishing shop; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC sec.116.115(a) and the Act, sec.382.085(b), by failing to meet provisions (a) and (k) of Standard Exemption 124. Specifically, by not filing Registration Form PI-7, and having a spray booth stack with an elevation less than 1.2 times the height of the shop building; PENALTY: $0; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Sheila Smith, (512) 239-1670; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023, (713) 767- 3500. (7)COMPANY: Jaguar Paint & Body Shop; DOCKET NUMBER: 96-0877-AIR-E; ACCOUNT NUMBER: HX-0621-I; LOCATION: South Houston, Harris County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: automotive repair and refinishing shop; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC sec.116.110(a) and the Act, sec.382.0518(a) and sec.382.085(b), by operating without first obtaining a permit or satisfying the conditions of a standard exemption; PENALTY: $0; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Sheila Smith, (512) 239-1670; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023, (713) 767- 3500. (8)COMPANY: Jones and Sons Auto Sales; DOCKET NUMBER: 96-1381-AIR-E; ACCOUNT NUMBER: KB-0155-D; LOCATION: Terrell, Kaufman County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: used car sales lot; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC sec.114.1(c)(1) and (2) and the Act, sec.382.085(b), by offering for sale a vehicle with missing and inoperable emission control systems or devices; PENALTY: $350; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Mary Jennings, (512) 239-1864; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6421 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Suite 312 Fort Worth, Texas 76116, (817) 732-5531. (9)COMPANY: Kemco-Hunter Chemical Company; DOCKET NUMBER: 96-1251-AIR-E; ACCOUNT NUMBER: HG-0421-L; LOCATION: Houston, Harris County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: chemical blending and packaging plant; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC sec.116.110(a) and the Act, sec.382.0518(a) and sec.382.085(b), by failing to obtain a permit or meet the conditions of an exemption; PENALTY: $0; ENFORCMENT COORDINATOR: Stacey Young, (512) 239-1899; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1423, (713) 767-3500. (10)COMPANY: Lake Pointe Medical Center; DOCKET NUMBER: 96-0792-AIR-E; ACCOUNT NUMBER: RJ-0052-T; LOCATION: Rowlett, Rockwall County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: hospital waste incinerator; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC sec.111.123(1)(C) and the Act, sec.382.085(b), by failing to record hours of operation and quantity of waste burned; 30 TAC sec.111.123(1)(D) and sec.111.129(1) and the Act, sec.382.085(b), by operating after one hour before sunset; 30 TAC sec.111.123(1)(A) and the Act, sec.382.085(b), by charging the incinerator with waste before reaching a temperature of 1,400 degrees Farenheit in the secondary burn chamber; and 30 TAC sec.116.115 and the Act, sec.382.085(b), by operating the incinerator with visible emissions; PENALTY: $3,500; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: David Edge, (512) 239-1779; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6421 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Suite 312, Fort Worth, Texas 76116, (817) 732-5531. (11)COMPANY: Milwhite, Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 96-1170-AIR-E; ACCOUNT NUMBER: C2-0004-K; LOCATION: Van Horn, Culberson County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: talc grinding and packaging plant; RULE VIOLATED; 30 TAC sec.111.111(a)(1)(A), (8)(A), and sec.116.110(a) and the Act, sec.382.0518(a) and sec.382.085(b), by allowing visible emissions above limit from calciner scrubber, allowing and causing excessive visible talc fines emissions at 100% opacity from loading elevator and shaker screen, failing to obtain a permit or satisfy the conditions for an exemption prior to initiating the construction of a calciner unit, and failing to renew TNRCC Permit Number 2107 for talc powder grinding mill; PENALTY: $6,450; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Stacey Young, (512) 239-1899; REGIONAL OFFICE: 7500 Viscount Boulevard, Suite 147, El Paso, Texas 79925, (915) 778-9634. (12)COMPANY: Pressing Answers, Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 96-0827-AIR-E; ACCOUNT NUMBER: TA-3006-J; LOCATION: 5025 NE 28th Street, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: metal fabrication plant; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC sec.116.110(a) and the Act, sec.382.0518(a) and sec.382.085(b), by failing to obtain a permit or satisfy the conditions of a standard exemption prior to constructing and operating a facility that conducts spray painting that may emit contaminants into the air of the state; PENALTY: $0; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Dona Lambacher, (512) 239-1898; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6421 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Suite 312, Fort Worth, Texas 76116, (817) 732-5531. (13)COMPANY: Tello's Paint and Body Shop; DOCKET NUMBER: 96-1183-AIR-E; ACCOUNT NUMBER: GB-0534-A; LOCATION: Texas City, Galveston County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: automotive repair and refinishing shop; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC sec.116.115(a) and the Act, sec.382.085(b), by failing to meet Standard Exemption 124(h), (k), (n), and (p). Specifically, by not using high transfer efficiency coating application equipment, having a stack with an elevation less than 1.2 times the height of the tallest building within 200 feet, using paints or solvents which exceed the VOC content limit specified in 30 TAC sec.115.421(a)(8)(C), and failing to maintain Material Safety Data Sheets for the paints and solvents used readily available on site; PENALTY: $350; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Sheila Smith, (512) 239-1670; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023, (713) 767-3500. (14)COMPANY: The Car Lot, Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 96-1384-AIR-E; ACCOUNT NUMBER: DB-3240-E; LOCATION: Dallas, Dallas County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: used car sales lot; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC sec.114.1(c)(1) and (2) and the Act, sec.382.085(b), by offering for sale a vehicle with missing and inoperable required emission control systems and devices; PENALTY: $350; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Mary Jennings, (512) 239-1864; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6421 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Suite 312, Fort Worth, Texas 76116, (817) 732-5531. (15)COMPANY: Truman Arnold Companies; DOCKET NUMBER: 96-0850-AIR-E; ACCOUNT NUMBER: HV-0073-S; LOCATION: Caddo Mills, Hunt County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: bulk fuels storage and loading terminal; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC sec.101.6 and the Act, sec.382.085(b), by failing to notify of estimated emissions from an upset condition; 30 TAC sec.101.7 and the Act, sec.382.085(b), by failing to notify of estimated emissions that resulted from planned maintenance; 30 TAC sec.116.115 and the Act, sec.382.085(b), by failing to perform quarterly leak-checking for fugitive emissions with an approved gas analyzer on nonsealles/leakless valves as required by TNRCC Permit Number 17234, failing to perform quarterly leak- checking for fugitive emissions with an approved gas analyzer on pumps/compressors as required by TNRCC Permit Number 17234, failing to maintain adequate records of leak-checking monitoring required by TNRCC Permit Number 17234, failing to sample gasoline for benzine or obtain gasoline analysis from the delivering refinery as required by TNRCC Permit Number 17234 and failing to maintain adequate records of tanks for the purpose of assuring compliance with emission limitations as required by TNRCC Permit Number 17234; PENALTY: $18,375; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Kevin Cauble, (512) 239-1874; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6421 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Suite 312, Fort Worth, Texas 76116, (817) 732-5531. (16)COMPANY: Victor Equipment Company; DOCKET NUMBER: 96-0836-AIR-E; ACCOUNT NUMBER: DF-0048-V; LOCATION: Denton, Denton County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: welding and cutting equipment manufacturing plant; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC sec.115.421(a)(9)(A)(ii) and the Act, sec.382.085(b), by exceeding the allowable emission limitation for volatile organic compounds delivered to the application system; PENALTY: $2,150; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Carl Schnitz, (512) 239-1892; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6421 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Suite 312, Fort Worth, Texas 76116, (817) 732-5531. Issued in Austin, Texas, on September 23, 1996 TRD-9613859 Kevin McCalla Director, Legal Division Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Filed: September 23, 1996 Public Notice The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) is considering a new penalty policy and has approved an interim small entity/minor source no-penalty policy on August 28, 1996. Both documents are available to the public and the agency will be accepting comments until October 31, 1996. Copies may be obtained by contacting Agency Publications at 512/239-0028 or accessing the TNRCC Web Site: http://www.tnrcc.state.tx.us.enforcement/index.html. Please send comments to Ann McGinley, Director, Enforcement Division, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. Issued in Austin, Texas, on September 23, 1996. TRD-9613881 Kevin McCalla Director, Legal Division Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Filed: September 23, 1996 Public Utility Commission of Texas Notices of Applications to Amend Certificate of Convenience and Necessity Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas an application on September 9, 1996, to amend a certificate of convenience and necessity pursuant to the Public Utility Regulatory Act of 1995 (PURA), sec.sec.1.101, 3.051(b), 3.251, 3.253 and 3.254, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated, Article 1446c-0 (Vernon Supp. 1996). A summary of the application follows. Docket Title and Number. Application of Dell Telephone Cooperative, Inc. to Amend Certificate of Convenience and Necessity Within Jeff Davis County. Docket Number 16406. The Application. In Docket Number 16406, Dell Telephone Cooperative, Inc. seeks approval to amend the exchange area boundary between Contel of Texas Van Horn exchange and Dell Telephone Cooperative, Inc. Guadalupe Peak exchange to provide telephone service to a single customer currently without 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 November 1, 1996. Effective September 26, 1996, the Commission is relocating its offices the new mailing address will be: Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. Issued in Austin, Texas, on September 23, 1996. TRD-9613879 Paula Mueller Secretary of the Commission Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: September 23, 1996 Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas of an application on September 4, 1996, to amend a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity pursuant to the Public Utility Regulatory Act of 1995, sec.sec.1.101(a), 2.201, 2.101(e), 2.252, and 2.255. A summary of the application follows. Docket Title and Number: Application of New Era Electric Cooperative, Inc. to Amend Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for a Proposed Transmission Line within Anderson County, Docket Number 16385 before the Public Utility Commission of Texas. The Application: In Docket Number 16385, New Era Electric Cooperative, Inc. requests approval of the application to construct approximately 4.0 miles of 138-kV transmission line within Anderson County. Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon action sought, should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, at 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Suite 400N, Austin, Texas 78757, or call the Public Utility Public Information Division at (512) 458- 0388, or (512) 458-0221 for teletypewriter for the deaf within 15 days of this notice. Effective September 26, 1996, the Commission is relocating its offices the new mailing address will be: Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. Issued in Austin, Texas, on September 23, 1996. TRD-9613878 Paula Mueller Secretary of the Commission Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: September 23, 1996 Notice of Joint Interconnection Agreement On September 10, 1996, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company (SWB) and U. S. Long Distance, Inc. (U. S. Long Distance) collectively referred to as Applicants filed a joint application for approval of an interconnection agreement under the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996 (FTA) (Pub. L. No. 104-104, 110 Stat. 56 (1996), (to be codified at 47 U.S.C. sec.sec.151 et. seq.). and the Public Utility Regulatory Act of 1995 (PURA95) (Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated,. Article 1446c-0 Vernons Supp. 1996). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 16420. The joint application and the underlying interconnection agreement are available for public inspection at the Commission's offices in Austin, Texas. The FTA authorizes the Commission to review and approve any interconnection agreement adopted by negotiation of the parties. Pursuant to FTA sec.252(e)(2) the Commission may reject any agreement if it finds that the agreement discriminates against a telecommunications carrier not a party to the agreement, or that implementation of the agreement, or any portion thereof, is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity. Additionally, under FTA sec.252(e)(3), the Commission may establish or enforce other requirements of state law in its review of the agreement, including requiring compliance with intrastate telecommunications service quality standards or requirements. The Commission must act to approve the agreement within 90 days after it is submitted by the parties. The Commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before the Commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the interconnection agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint application by filing 18 copies of the comments with the Commission's Filing Clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each of the Applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number 16420. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be filed by October 11, 1996, and shall include: 1) a detailed statement of the person's interests in the agreement, including a description of how approval of the agreement may adversely affect those interests; 2) specific allegations that the agreement, or some portion thereof: a) discriminates against a telecommunications carrier that is not a party to the agreement; or b) is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity; or c) is not consistent with other requirements of state law; and 3) the specific facts upon which the allegations are based. After reviewing any comments, an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) of the Commission will determine whether to conduct further proceedings concerning the joint application. The ALJ shall have the authority given to a presiding officer pursuant to P.U.C. Procedural Rule sec.22.202. The ALJ may identify issues raised by the joint application and comments and establish a schedule for addressing those issues, including the submission of evidence by the Applicants, if necessary, and briefing and oral argument. The ALJ may conduct a public hearing. Interested persons who file comments are not entitled to participate as intervenors in the public hearing Persons with questions about this docket or who wish to comment on the application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, at 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, or call the Public Utility Commission Public Information Office at (512) 458-0256, or (512) 458-0221 for the text telephone. Effective September 26, 1996, the Commission will relocate its offices to 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas. The mailing address will be P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 16420. Issued in Austin, Texas, on September 18, 1996. TRD-9613696 Paula Mueller Secretary of the Commission Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: September 18, 1996 Railroad Commission of Texas Correction of Error The Railroad Commission of Texas submitted Order Granting Waivers of Pipeline Safety Rules and Standards to Permit Clock Spring Repairs. The order appeared in the August 13, 1996, issue of the Texas Register (21 TexReg 7698). Due to errors by the Texas Register, corrections are noted as follow. In the first column, second paragraph, first line: "Exxon Company, .S.A." should read "Exxon Company, U.S.A."; In the second column, sixth paragraph, second line: no period is required after the word "Numbers"; In the second column, sixth paragraph, fifth line: ".S. Department of Transportation" should read "U.S. Department of Transportation". Texas Savings and Loan Department Correction of Error The Texas Savings and Loan Department proposed amendments to sec.67.17 and sec.77.91. The rules appeared in the September 6, 1996, issue of the Texas Register (21 TexReg 8558 and 8559). Due to a publication error, the certification statements were left out. It should read: "This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's authority to adopt." Texas Department of Transportation Public Hearing Notice In accordance with, Transportation Code, sec.201.602, the Texas Transportation Commission will conduct a public hearing to receive data, comments, views, and/or testimony concerning the commission's highway project selection process and the relative importance of the various criteria on which the commission bases its project selection decisions. It is emphasized that the subject of the hearing will be the procedure by which projects are selected and not the merits or details of specific projects themselves. The public hearing will be held on Thursday, October 31, 1996 at 1:00 p.m., in the first floor hearing room of the Dewitt C. Greer State Highway Building, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas. The hearing will be held in accordance with the procedures specified in 43 TAC sec.1.5. Any interested person may appear and offer comments, either orally or in writing, however, questioning of those making presentations will be reserved exclusively to the presiding authority as may be necessary to ensure a complete record. While any person with pertinent comments or testimony concerning the selection procedure will be granted an opportunity to present them during the course of the hearing, the presiding authority reserves the right to restrict testimony in terms of time and repetitive comment. Organizations, associations, or groups are encouraged to present their commonly held views, and same or similar comments, through a representative member where possible. Presentations must remain pertinent to the issue being discussed. A person may not assign a portion of his or her time to another speaker. A person who disrupts a public hearing must leave the hearing room if ordered to do so by the presiding officer. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend the hearing and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or braille, are requested to contact Kerry Kutch, community relations manager, at 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701-2383, (512) 463-8954 at least two working days prior to the hearing so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Copies of the criteria/information will be available beginning September 30, 1996 at the department's Camp Hubbard Annex, 4000 Jackson Avenue, Building 1, Room 320, Austin, (512) 302-2278. Written comments may be submitted to the Texas Department of Transportation, Attention: Alvin R. Luedecke, P.E., P.O. Box 5051, Austin, Texas 78763-5051. The deadline for receipt of comments is 5:00 p.m. on November 8, 1996. Issued in Austin, Texas, on September 20, 1996. TRD-9613766 Robert E. Shaddock General Counsel Texas Department of Transportation Filed: September 20, 1996 Texas Youth Commission Consulting for a Compensation Study for TYC Superintendents and TYC Assistant Superintendents 1. The request for proposal for consulting services is filed under the provisions of the Texas Civil Statues, Article 6252-11c. 2. The Texas Youth Commission (TYC) Human Resource Department seeks the assistance of specialists in the field of compensation analysis to develop methodology, provide recommendations for and guidance in the implementation of a compensation package for TYC Superintendents and Assistant Superintendents. The Texas Youth Commission desires a study and recommendations that will provide an adequate and equitable compensation package for TYC Superintendents and Assistant Superintendents. The study must be based on the following criteria: Number of employees supervised; number of beds (youth) managed; programs and type of population; geographical disparity; workforce availability; and emoluments. The development of qualifications or job descriptions for the Superintendents and Assistant Superintendents is not required. The proposal should include a pay rate chart and a methodology to be used in the event demographic changes by institution. Proposers must provide cost, available start date, and estimated completion dates for consultant assistance to develop methodology, and recommendations and guidance in the implementation of a compensation package for TYC Superintendents and Assistant Superintendents based on limited data and resources. 3. Inquiries and requests for a complete copy of the RFP requirements should be made to Eric Young, Director of Human Resources, Texas Youth Commission, 4900 North Lamar, P.O. Box 4260, Austin, Texas 78665 (512/483-5131; FAX 512/483- 5089). Any questions regarding the proposal requirements must be received in writing a minimum of two weeks prior to the deadline of the proposal submission. Answers to questions that are of a general nature will be provided to all prospective proposers. Answers to questions of a specific nature will be provided to the proposer submitting that question. TYC will be the sole judge as to whether the question is general or specific. 4. The deadline for receipt of proposals shall be no later than 2:00 p.m. on November 8, 1996. Proposals may be mailed or hand delivered to the office of Eric Young by 2:00 p.m. on or before November 8, 1996. It is the intent of the Agency to notify the successful proposer on or before November 22, 1996. The Contracting Officer will notify the successful proposer. The date for the commencement of services described in this request shall be on or about November 25, 1996. The completion date for the project will be established as the contract(s) is negotiated with the consultant. However, TYC has set January 15, 1996 as a target date. 5. A point system will be used to evaluate proposals. The criteria for evaluation will focus on the clarity and feasibility of the proposed plan; the extent to which the plan includes a fair and equitable compensation package for the two positions; the practicality of a proposal for a recommendation on guidance of implementation; the total cost of the bid to complete the objective; consultant's experience in relevant past projects; and ability to commence project in accordance with TYC's desired schedule. All other things being equal, preference will be given to a consultant whose principal place of business is within the state or who will manage the contracted project from its office within the state. Issued in Austin, Texas, on September 18, 1996. TRD-9613661 Steve Robinson Executive Director Texas Youth Commission Filed: September 18, 1996