IN ADDITION The Texas Register is required by statute to publish certain documents, including applications to purchase control of state banks, notices of rate ceilings, changes in interest rate and applications to install remote service units, and consultant proposal requests and awards. To aid agencies in communicating information quickly and effectively, other information of general interest to the public is published as space allows. Texas Department of Agriculture Notice of Consultant Contract Award In accordance with the provisions of the Texas Government Code, Chapter 2254, the Texas Agricultural Finance Authority (the Authority) publishes this notice of a consultant contract award. The consultant proposal request was published in the June 21, 1996, issue of the Texas Register (21 TexReg 5791). The purpose of the contract is to assist the Authority in the development of a biennial cost- benefit study and report on programs of the Authority. Name of Contractor. The Authority has awarded the contract to UniServe Financial Services, JV, 11498 Luna Road, Suite 205, Dallas, Texas 75234. Effective Date and Amount of Contract. The contract is effective from September 26, 1996 to August 31, 1997. The contract was executed on October 17, 1996. The maximum value of the contract is $40,000. Description of Services. The services to be provided by the consultant include a review and analysis of each program of the Authority in regard to objectives, activities, costs and income generated, loan analysis, identification of borrowers and lenders, and economic activity and employment generated. Based on data gathered, the consultant will prepare a cost-benefit study and report to be filed by the Authority with the state auditor. The cost-benefit study and report will be filed with the Authority no later than December 1 of each even-numbered year beginning in 1996. Any questions regarding this contract award may be directed to Robert Kennedy, Deputy Assistant Commissioner for Finance and Agribusiness Development, Texas Agricultural Finance Authority, c/o Texas Department of Agriculture, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-1614. Issued in Austin, Texas, on October 23, 1996. TRD-9615449 Dolores Alvarado Hibbs Deputy General Counsel, Texas Department of Agriculture Texas Department of Agriculture Filed: October 23, 1996 State Auditor's Office Notice of Request for Proposals The State Auditor's Office (SAO) seeks a Consultant or Consultants to evaluate managed health care delivery to inmates at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and youth at the Texas Youth Commission (TYC). It is intended that the Consultant's work will be incorporated into an audit of health care services to be performed by auditors from the SAO and internal auditors from TYC and TDCJ (Auditors). Health care is provided to the inmates of TDCJ and TYC through contracts with the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and the Texas Tech Health Sciences Center in Lubbock (the Providers). The Texas Youth Commission (TYC), an agency of the State of Texas, is responsible for the care and custody of juveniles who are under TYC's jurisdiction. As part of its responsibilities, TYC must provide medical care for its clients. Effective September 1, 1995, TYC executed separate contracts with the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock to provide managed health care for youth in TYC facilities. The combined annual payments under these contracts are estimated to be $5.4 million for fiscal year 1997. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), an agency of the State of Texas, is responsible for the care and custody of offenders who are incarcerated in either the Institutional Division or the State Jail Division. As part of its responsibilities, TDCJ must provide medical care for its inmates. Effective September 1, 1994, TDCJ entered into separate contracts with the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock to provide managed health care for inmates in TDCJ prisons. The combined annual payments under these contracts are estimated to be $255 million for managed health care. TDCJ entered into two additional separate contracts with the Providers for psychiatric services, beginning in fiscal year 1996. The combined budget for the psychiatric services contracts for fiscal year 1997 is $42 million. The Auditors plan to compare performance standards and costs of the health care delivery systems before the contracts commenced with current performance standards and costs. To achieve this, the SAO seeks a Consultant or Consultants to develop a performance measurement system to compare current and past performance (scope of services and process quality) data, to develop a methodology to compare current costs of health care delivery with prior period costs, and to comment on opportunities for improved efficiency/cost savings in the current service delivery systems, consistent with maintaining the appropriate level of care. Managed health care delivery will be compared in three dimensions for TYC and TDCJ: scope of services, service economy (costs), and process quality. In addition, scope of services, service economy, and process quality for the TDCJ psychiatric services program will be compared. Prospective Consultants may submit proposals for any or all consulting services requested. The SAO anticipates that the Consultant(s) will develop the methodologies for both performance measurements (scope of services and process quality) and cost comparisons. Once performance and cost standards are agreed upon by the Consultant(s) and the Auditors, the Auditors will perform the information gathering for the analyses, with guidance from the Consultant(s). Using data gathered by the Auditors, the Consultant(s) will compare and analyze the performance and cost data for both TDCJ and TYC and provide a written report. The proposed time line for the project is as follows: Pre-proposal conference in Austin, Texas November 8, 1996; Deadline for receipt of proposals December 2, 1996; Contract award December 18, 1996; Methodology development completed January 24, 1997; Data collection completed March 7, 1997; Data analysis completed March 28, 1997; Final report due April 11, 1997. A contract award will be based on the following criteria: demonstrated expertise in evaluating quality of medical care, prior experience with similar projects, projected cost, and acceptability of proposed time table. All other considerations being equal, preference will be given to a Consultant(s) whose principal place of business is within the State or who will manage the contracted project from its Office within the State. Historically Underutilized Businesses are encouraged to apply. A pre-proposal conference will be held on Friday, November 8, 1996, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. C.S.T. at Two Commodore Plaza, 206 East Ninth Street, Suite 1900, Austin, Texas 78701. The SAO reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals submitted. The information contained in this notice of request for proposals is intended to serve only as a general description of the services desired. Additional terms and conditions relating to this proposal request will be provided in the proposal preparation instructions. The SAO intends to use responses to this notice as a basis for further negotiation of specific project details with respondents. Issuance of this notice of request for proposals creates no obligation to award a contract or to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of a proposal. Direct or indirect costs incurred in responding to the request for proposals are the sole responsibility of the respondents. The complete request for proposals will be available on November 1, 1996, and may be obtained by contacting Babette Laibovitz or Robin Abbott at the State Auditor's Office at (512) 479-4700. Issued in Austin, Texas, on October 23, 1996. TRD-9615446 Lawrence F. Alwin, CPA State Auditor State Auditor's Office Filed: October 23, 1996 Comptroller of Public Accounts Notice of Coastal Protection Fee Suspension The Comptroller of Public Accounts, administering agency for the collection of the Coastal Protection Fee, has received certification from the Commissioner of the General Land Office that the balance in the Coastal Protection Fund has exceeded the maximum amount allowed by law. Pursuant to the Natural Resources Code, sec.40.155 and sec.40.156, the comptroller hereby provides notice of the suspension of the coastal protection fee effective December 1, 1996. No fee shall be collected or required to be paid on crude oil transferred to or from a marine terminal on or after December 1, 1996, or until notice of the reinstatement of the fee is published in the Texas Register. Inquires should be directed to Karey W. Barton, Manager, Tax Administration Division, P. O. Box 13528, Austin, Texas 78711. Issued in Austin, Texas, on October 23, 1996. TRD-9615470 Martin E. Cherry Chief, General Law Comptroller of Public Accounts Filed: October 23, 1996 Notice of Pre-Bid Conference for Proposers in Texpool Investment Management Services Request for Proposals The Comptroller of Public Accounts (Comptroller) issues this notice of a pre-bid conference for prospective proposers in the upcoming Request For Proposals for Investment Management Services for Texpool, the State sponsored local government investment pool. The conference is to be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, November 8, 1997 in the Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 118, 1700 North Congress, Austin, Texas. The Comptroller intends that the conference provide a forum for prospective proposers to become better educated as to facts relevant to the operation of Texpool. In addition, it is expected that the conference will assist the Comptroller in drafting the Request For Proposals by identifying questions, issues, and areas of concern regarding Texpool among members of the vendor community. The conference will include a presentation by Comptroller Treasury division staff describing current Texpool operations. Prospective proposers are asked to submit written questions regarding Texpool in advance of the conference, in order that Comptroller staff may attempt to address as many subject areas as possible during its presentation. Questions submitted in advance of the conference should be faxed to Tres Lorton, Comptroller Senior Legal Counsel, at (512) 475-0279 or mailed to Mr. Lorton at Post Office Box 13528, Austin, Texas 78711. In addition, written questions may be submitted to Comptroller staff at the conference. No responses to questions submitted prior to or at the conference will be furnished to the requestor or any other party. Rather, it is intended that such questions serve to assist the Comptroller's staff in drafting the Request For Proposals. The conference will not discuss any aspect of the upcoming Request For Proposals for Texpool Investment Management Services. Questions regarding the Request For Proposals may be submitted, but will be considered only in conjunction with the drafting of the Request For Proposals. An information packet containing copies of Texpool's current operating procedures, a sample local government participation agreement, Texpool's current investment policies, a profile of the current portfolio and related materials is available to prospective proposers either at the conference or in advance by calling Tres Lorton at (512) 463-4813. Due to space limitations, entities desiring to send representatives to this conference are asked to limit the number of representatives attending the conference to three. Parties with questions concerning the conference should contact Tres Lorton or Joe Sawin at (512) 466-6241 of the Comptroller's office. Issued in Austin, Texas, on October 23, 1996. TRD-9615468 Arthur F. Lorton Senior Legal Counsel Comptroller of Public Accounts Filed: October 23, 1996 Texas Department of Health Request for Proposal/Search for Qualified Candidates to Fill the Position of Commissioner of the Texas Department of Health Notice of Invitation for Proposal: Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 2254, Subchapter B, the Texas Board of Health through the Texas Department of Health (TDH) invites offers from executive search firms to perform a nationwide search for qualified candidates to fill the position of Commissioner of the Texas Department of Health. A description of the overall duties of the Commissioner and the duties of that office will be provided. Description of Project: The proposal should include a general description of the methodology to be employed by the Offeror to achieve the following: (1) identify suitable candidates for the position; (2) work closely with the Board of Health during the search process to determine the best candidates; (3) present a list of all qualified candidates to the Board of Health; (4) present monthly progress reports; (5) present the top five candidates no later than April 22, 1997, for the Board of Health to interview; (6) develop interview strategies and questions; and (7) conduct background checks on the top candidates presented to the Board of Health. In the event the candidate selected leaves or terminates within one year after employment, the Offeror agrees to provide other suitable candidates, with reimbursement only for expenses incurred. In the event the Board of Health determines that none of the top five candidates meet the Board's requirements, the Offeror will identify additional candidates based upon the Board's further direction. The Offeror will maintain and retain supporting fiscal documents adequate to ensure that claims comply with the terms of the Request for Proposal Instructions. The Offeror must provide a description of its organization and the experience it has had in the past five years in public and/or private sector placement of executives comparable to the Commissioner of the Texas Department of Health. Contact Person/RFP Instructions: Detailed specifications will be made available in Request for Proposal Instructions, which may be obtained on or after November 1, 1996, by submitting a written request to: Jimmy J. Helm, Associate Commissioner, Human Resources and Support, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, Fax: (512) 458-7694. In order to ensure that all Offerors have the same information and instructions concerning the preparation of proposals, all communication between Offerors and TDH prior to the submission of proposals shall be in writing. Closing Date for Receipt of Offers: Written proposals offering to provide the requested consulting services may be hand-delivered between the hours of 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday, or sent by certified mail to Jimmy Helm, Associate Commissioner for Human Resources and Support, at the address specified above. Proposals must be received by TDH no later than 5:00 p.m. on December 6, 1996. Selection Process: The members of the Board of Health will review proposals submitted by Offerors and select an executive search firm. In making the selection, the Board of Health will consider: 1) the demonstrated competence, knowledge, and qualifications of the firm as a whole, insofar as relevant to the proposed work to be performed; 2) the extent to which the proposed executive search accomplishes the purpose and specifications of the RFP; 3) the reasonableness of the proposed fee for the proposed executive search; and 4) when other considerations are equal, an executive search firm whose principal place of business is within the State of Texas, or who will manage the engagement wholly from one of its offices within the State of Texas, will be given preference. Final Selection will be made by the Board of Health in its sole discretion. Project Timing and Cost: Contingent upon the negotiation of a contract with the Offeror selected, the period of performance for the executive search is anticipated to be no later than February 1, 1997, through May 1, 1997. The firm selected to conduct the executive search will be required to submit monthly progress reports to the Board of Health, according to a schedule and format to be specified by the Chairman of the Board. Offers in excess of $50,000, including ancillary expenses, will not be considered. General Information: TDH reserves the right to accept or reject any (or all) proposals submitted. The information contained in this proposal request is intended to serve only as a general description of the services desired. Additional terms and conditions relating to this proposal request will be provided in the Request for Proposal Instructions. The Board of Health intends to use responses hereto as a basis for further negotiation of specific project details with Offerors. Issuance of this Request for Proposal creates no obligation to award a contract or to reimburse any costs incurred in the preparation of a proposal. Issued in Austin, Texas, on October 23, 1996. TRD-9615469 Susan K. Steeg General Counsel Texas Department of Health Filed: October 23, 1996 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Notice of Application for Waste Disposal Permits Attached are Notices of Applications for waste disposal permits issued during the period of October 14th thru October 18, 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. CHEVRON CHEMICAL COMPANY, Farm-to-Market Road 1006, P.O. Box 7400, Orange, Texas 77631-7400, a polyethylene manufacturing facility, the plant site is on the south side of Farm-to-Market Road 1006 and approximately 1.7 miles east of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 1006 and State Highway 87 and southwest of the City of Orange in Orange County, Texas, amendment, 00359. CITY OF DAISETTA, P.O. Box 549, Daisetta, Texas 77533, the wastewater treatment facilities are approximately 1,000 feet east of Farm-to-Market Road 770, at a point approximately 1,500 feet north of the City of Daisetta in Liberty County, Texas, renewal, 10736-01. BRENDA DAMRON, 5000 CR300, Zephyr, Texas 76890, the dairy is approximately five miles southeast of Blanket, Brown County, Texas, on County Road 323. From Blanket, head south on Farm-to-Market Road 1467 approximately four miles, then turn east onto County Road 294, then turn north onto County Road 285, then turn west onto County Road 323 and follow the road through a right turn and the dairy will be located on the east side of the road in Brown County, Texas, new, 03910. ELI SASSON, 6776 Southwest Freeway, Suite 350, Houston, Texas 77074, the West Houston Mobile Home Community Wastewater Treatment Facilities are 14115 Farm-to- Market Road 529 approximately 1.5 miles southeast of the intersection of State Highway 6 and Farm-to-Market Road 529, northwest of the City of Houston in Harris County, Texas, amendment, 11414-01. ELLINGER SEWER AND WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION, 607 Grover Street, Ellinger, Texas 78938, the Ellinger Sewer and Water Wastewater Treatment Facilities are located approximately 1400 feet northeast of State Highway 71 and 1900 feet northwest of Farm-to-Market Road 2503 in Fayette County, Texas, renewal, 10945- 01. EXPLORER PIPELINE COMPANY, P.O. Box 2650, Tulsa, Oklahoma, its Port Arthur petroleum products pipeline tank farm, the plant site is located at 6300 Port Arthur Road in the City of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, amendment, 02399. CITY OF FLATONIA, P.O. Box 375, Flatonia, Texas 78941-0375, the wastewater treatment facilities are approximately 500 feet north of Interstate Highway 10 and 1,300 feet east of State Highway 95 on the north side of the City of Flatonia in Fayette County, Texas, amendment, 10101-01. CITY OF GROVES, P.O. Box 846, Groves, Texas 77619, the wastewater treatment facilities are approximately 2,000 feet southeast of the intersection of State Highway 87 and State Highway 73 and adjacent to Taft Avenue Extension in southeast direction of the intersection of State Highways 87 and 73 in Jefferson County, Texas, new, 10094-04. CITY OF GROVETON, P.O. Box 37, Groveton, Texas 75845, the wastewater treatment facilities are southeast of the City of Groveton on Coleto Road adjacent to Kickapoo Creek in Trinity County, Texas, renewal, 10556-01. HOUSTON LIGHTING & POWER COMPANY, P.O. Box 1700, Houston, Texas 77251, the Deepwater Electric Generating Station, the plant site is on the south side of the Houston Ship Channel approximately one-fourth mile west of Vince Bayou and adjacent to the City of Pasadena in Harris County, Texas, renewal, 01032. BILL HUCKABEE, dba Huckabee & Sons Dairy, HCR 51 Box 283, Stephenville, Texas 76401, the dairy is on County Road 188, south of Farm-to-Market Road 205, approximately 7 miles east of the intersection of U.S. Highway 377 and Farm-to- Market Road 205 in Erath County, Texas, renewal, 03220. HUDSPETH COUNTY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT Number 1, P.O. Box 67, Sierra Blanca, Texas 79851, the wastewater treatment facilities are north of and adjacent to the Union Pacific Right-of-Way, approximately 2.1 miles from its intersection with Ranch Road 1111 in Hudspeth County, Texas, new, 13858-01. JETCO CHEMICALS INTERNATIONAL, INC., P.O. Box 1898, Corsicana, Texas 75151, an organic chemical manufacturing plant, the plant site is on the south side of State Highway 31, approximately 1.2 miles east of the intersection of State Highway 31 and Interstate Highway 45 in the City of Corsicana in Navarro County, Texas, renewal, 01667. LA JOYA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, P.O. Box J, La Joya, Texas 78560, the wastewater treatment facility and the subsurface disposal site are located at the northwest corner of Minnesota Road and Farm-to-Market Road 1924 in Hidalgo County, Texas, new, 13523-04. CITY OF McALLEN, P.O. Box 220, McAllen, Texas 78505, the City of McAllen Wastewater Treatment Plant Number 2 is located at 4100 Idela, McAllen, Texas, approximately 1.5 miles west of Spur Highway 115 and approximately 2.5 miles southwest of the intersection of U.S. Highway 83 and Spur Highway 115 in the City of McAllen in Hidalgo County, Texas, renewal, 10633-003. LOUIS MANZONE, Route 10, Box 16, Highway 114W, Roanoke, Texas 76262, the wastewater treatment facilities are approximately 1,000 feet south of State Highway 114 and approximately 4,500 feet east of the intersection of State Highway 114 and Interstate Highway 35W in Denton County, Texas, renewal, 13529- 01. MERICHEM COMPANY, 1914 Haden Road, Houston, Texas 77015, the Greens Bayou Industrial Chemicals Plant, the plant site is at 1914 Haden Road on the east side of Greens Bayou in the City of Houston in Harris County, Texas, renewal, 00485. NORTH ALAMO WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION, 420 South Doolittle Road, Edinburg, Texas 78539, the wastewater treatment facility will serve the Monte Alto community, the wastewater treatment facilities are on an 80-acre tract, approximately 1.5 miles northwest of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Roads 88 and 2812 in Monte Alto in Hidalgo County, Texas, new, 13747-04. CITY OF OAKWOOD, P.O. Box 96, Oakwood, Texas 75855-0096, the wastewater treatment facilities are approximately 1,600 feet south-southeast of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 831 and Farm-to-Market Road 542, southeast of the City of Oakwood in Leon County, Texas, new, 10586-02. PINE TRAILS UTILITY CO., INC., 10200 I-10 East, Suite 130, Houston, Texas 7729- 1967, the wastewater treatment facilities are on Sulphur Gully, approximately one-half mile north of Wallisville Road and one mile east of C.E. King Parkway in Harris County, Texas, amendment, 11701-01. SANDOZ AGRO, INC., Route 4, Box 327 - West Port Arthur Road, Beaumont, Texas 77705, an agriculture chemicals (herbicides and insecticides) manufacturing plant, the plant site is approximately two miles northwest of Jefferson County Airport, on the west side of West Port Arthur Road, approximately five miles south of Cardinal Drive in the City of Beaumont in Jefferson County, Texas, renewal, 01169. SIENNA PLANTATION PARTNERS, L.P., 5005 Riverway, Suite 110, Houston, Texas 77056, the wastewater treatment facilities are approximately 100 feet due south of the intersection of Missouri Pacific Railroad and Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad and 2,000 feet due north of the confluence of Cow Bayou and Oyster Creek, adjacent on the west bank of Cow Bayou in Fort Bend County, Texas, new, 13854-01. STEINER UTILITY COMPANY, INC., 7200 N. MoPac, Suite 400, Austin, Texas 78731- 2563, the wastewater treatment facilities and the disposal site are approximately 2 miles south of the intersection of Ranch Road 620 and Quinlan Park Road in Travis County, Texas, amendment, 13294-01. TA OPERATING CORPORATION AND K-F INVESTMENTS, 24601 Center Ridge Road, Suite 300, Westlake, Ohio 44145-5634, the wastewater treatment facilities are on the southwest corner of the intersection of Interstate Highway 40 and Farm-to-Market Road 1912 in Potter County, Texas, renewal, 13505-01. CITY OF TEXARKANA, P.O. Box 2008, Texarkana, Texas 75504, the Wagner Creek Wastewater Treatment Facilities, The facilities are approximately 2,300 feet west of Spur 151 and 3,300 feet south of State Highway 82 in Bowie County, Texas, 10374-07. UNIMIN CORPORATION, 258 Elm Street, New Canaan, Connecticut 06840-5300, a silica sand mining and processing facility, the plant site is located south of Highway 71 approximately 2000 feet east of the intersection of Highway 1851 and Highway 71 near the City of Voca, McCulloch County, Texas, new, 03911. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, Forest Service, 701 North First Street, Lufkin, Texas 75901, the wastewater treatment facilities are near the shore of Sam Rayburn Reservoir, approximately 0.5 mile northeast of the dead end of Farm- to- Market Road 2743 and approximately 5.5 miles east of the intersection of Farm- to-Market Road 2743 and State Highway 63 in Angelina County, Texas, renewal, 12263-01. VULCAN MATERIALS COMPANY, P.O. Box 791550, San Antonio, Texas 78279-1550, a quarry producing crushed limestone and an asphalt plant, the plant site is approximately two miles southeast of the intersection of Interstate Highway 20 and Farm-to-Market Road 570, southeast of the City of Eastland in Eastland County, Texas, renewal, 03329. WESTLAKE MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT Number 1, c/o Schwartz, Page & Harding, L.L.P., 1300 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 1400, Houston, Texas 77056, the Westlake M.U.D. Number 1 Wastewater Treatment Facilities are located at 2631 Greenhouse Road, approximately 800 feet north of the intersection of Saums Road and Greenhouse Road in Harris County, Texas, renewal, 11284-01. CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, P.O. BOX 1431, Wichita Falls, Texas 76307, the wastewater treatment facilities are at 6285 Burkburnett Road at the intersection of State Highway 240 and Hemme-Bacon Switch Road, north of the City of Wichita Falls in Wichita County, Texas, renewal, 10509-05. Issued in Austin, Texas, on October 21, 1996. TRD-9615375 Mamie M. Black Acting Chief Clerk Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Filed: October 21, 1996 Notice of Contract Award In accordance with Government Code sec.2254.030, the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) provides notice that it has entered into a consulting services contract to obtain an evaluation of and recommendations to improve TNRCC human resource and staff development processes. The contractor will provide a detailed project plan; an analysis of TNRCC's current human resource and staff development processes, including information technology currently used; recommendations to improve TNRCC's human resource and staff development processes; an explanation of the reasons for the recommended changes; a detailed implementation plan; and technical support to assist with implementing recommendations. The contract has been awarded to MGT of America, Inc., 700 Lavaca, Suite 710, Austin, Texas 78701. The total value of the contract is $144,250. The contract will be effective from October 17, 1996, until March 31, 1997. The documents or reports that the consultant is required to present to the TNRCC are: Written Project Plan (due October 21, 1996); Written Report of Findings (due December 2, 1996); Oral Presentation of Report of Findings to TNRCC staff (due December 5, 1996); Written Draft Proposed Business Process Implementation Plan (due March 5, 1997); Oral Presentation of Proposed Business Process Implementation Plan (due March 12, 1997); Written Final Proposed Business Process Implementation Plan (due March 24, 1997); Technical Support for Implementation of Recommendations (due March 31, 1997, or earlier upon agreement of both parties); and Progress Reports (due weekly, or more frequently upon request, throughout contract term beginning one week after contract award). Persons who have questions concerning this award may contact Deborah Fine-Knapp, Office of Administrative Services, TNRCC, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711- 3087, (512) 239-0825. Issued in Austin, Texas, on October 23, 1996. TRD-9615461 Kevin McCalla Director, Legal Division Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Filed: October 23, 1996 Notice of Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that under the requirements of 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 (EPA) 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 Chapters 1, 50, 55, 80, 116, 312, 321, 330, 332, 337, and the SIP. The commission proposes amendments to sec.sec.1.10, 50.31, 50.33, 50.37, 50.39, 50.41, 55.21, 55.25, 55.27, 55.31, 80.25, 80.101, 80.131, 80.271, 116.136, 312.13, 321.97, 330.70, 330.802, and 332.35, concerning procedural rules, hearings requests, and motions for reconsideration. The commission also proposes new sec.sec.50.19, 55.26, and 50.43, concerning motions for rehearing, responding to public comments, and actions by the executive director, and the repeal of sec.337.11, concerning installment payments of administrative penalties. The revisions are proposed to make clarifications to procedural rules, recognize the creation of the commission's Office of Public Assistance and its role in facilitating public participation, and provide for the processing of hearing requests. A public hearing on the proposal will be held November 25, 1996, at 2:00 p.m. in Room 254S of TNRCC Building E, 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 Number 96170- 050-AD. Comments must be received by 5:00 p.m., November 25, 1996. For further information, please contact Brian Christian, Policy Research Division, (512) 239-1760, or Richard O'Connell, Office of the General Counsel, (512) 239-5528. 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 October 17, 1996. TRD-9615437 Kevin McCalla Director, Legal Division Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Filed: October 22, 1996 Provisionally-Issued Temporary Permits to Appropriate State Water Listed below are permits issued during the period of October 21, 1996. Application Number TA-7713 by Maddox & Sons, a Partnership for diversion and use of water from irrigation to industrial use. Water may be diverted from the Colorado River at a maximum rate of 200 gallons per minute for industrial purposes in Mills County from a point 0.25 miles upstream from the confluence of Elliot Creek with the Colorado River approximately 17 miles south of Goldthwaite, Texas, Colorado River Basin. Application Number TA-7725 by MidCon Texas Pipeline Corp. for diversion of 1 acre-foot in a 3-month period for industrial use. Water may be diverted from near the Old Atlantic Road Crossing of the Neches River, approximately 12.6 miles southeast of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, Neches River Basin. Application Number TA-7726 by MidCon Texas Pipeline Corp. for diversion of 1 acre-foot in a 3-month period for industrial use. Water may be diverted from near the Old Atlantic Road crossing of the Neches River, approximately 12.6 miles southeast of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, Neches River Basin. Application Number TA-7728 by Union Pacific Resources for diversion of 1 acre- foot in a three month period for industrial use. Water may be diverted from the stream crossing of Bear Branch at Highway 87, approximately 20 miles north of Newton in Newton County, Texas, Sabine River Basin. The Executive Director of the TNRCC has reviewed each application for the permits listed and determined that sufficient water is available at the proposed point of diversion to satisfy the requirements of the application as well as all existing water rights. Any person or persons who own water rights or who are lawful users of water on a stream affected by the temporary permits listed above and who believe that the diversion of water under the temporary permit will impair their rights may file a complaint with the TNRCC. The complaint can be filed at any point after the application has been filed with the TNRCC and the time the permit expires. The Executive Director shall make an immediate investigation to determine whether there is a reasonable basis for such a complaint. If a preliminary investigation determines that diversion under the temporary permit will cause injury to the complainant the commission shall notify the holder that the permit shall be cancelled without notice and hearing. No further diversions may be made pending a full hearing as provided in Section 295.174. Complaints should be addressed to Water Rights Permitting Section, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711, Telephone (512) 239-4433. Information concerning these applications may be obtained by contacting the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 787311, Telephone (512) 239-3300. Issued in Austin, Texas, on October 21, 1996. TRD-9615374 Mamie M. Black Acting Chief Clerk Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Filed: October 21, 1996 State Board of Plumbing Examiners Notice of Public Hearing The Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners will hold a public hearing to take public comment regarding the Board's proposed rule sec.361.1. Definitions. Maintenance Man or Maintenance Engineer as published in the July 26, 1996, issue of the Texas Register. The hearing will be held Wednesday, October 30, 1996, at the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners offices at 929 East 41st Street, Austin, Texas 78751, and will begin at 11:00 a.m. For more information, please contact Ernest Pereyra, Chief Fiscal Officer, Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners, P.O. Box 4200, Austin, Texas, 78765, (512) 458-2145 Ext. 225. Issued in Austin, Texas, on October 22, 1996. TRD-9615411 Mary Lou Lane Executive Assistant State Board of Plumbing Examiners Filed: October 22, 1996 Texas Department of Public Safety Parent or Legal Guardian Taught Driver Education sec.sec.18.21-18.24, Public Hearing Notice The Texas Department of Public Safety in accordance with Administrative Procedure and Texas Register Act, Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6252-13a and Texas Government Code sec.2001.029, is holding a public hearing on Friday, November 1, 1996, at 9:00 a.m. in the Texas Department of Public Safety, Conference Room B, 5805 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas. The purpose of the hearing is to receive comment from all interested persons concerning adoption of new Administrative Rule regarding Parent or Legal Guardian Taught Driver Education sec.sec.18.21-18.24 pursuant to Texas Civil Statutes, 6687b, sec.7A. The proposed new rule was published in the September 27, 1996, issue of the Texas Register (21 TexReg 9229), regarding Parent or Legal Guardian Taught Driver Education. The hearing is in response to one request for public hearing from the Driving School Association of Texas. Persons interested in attending this hearing are encouraged to submit advance written notice of their intent to attend the hearing and to submit a written copy of their comments. Letters should be addressed to John C. West, Jr., Chief of Legal Services, Texas Department of Public Safety, Box 4087, Austin, Texas 78773-0001. This hearing will be conducted in accordance with the Texas Department of Public Safety's General Rules of Practice and Procedure, sec.sec.29.1-29.49. Issued in Austin, Texas, on October 21, 1996. TRD-9615372 Dudley M. Thomas Director Texas Department of Public Safety Filed: October 21, 1996 Public Utility Commission of Texas Public Notice On October 21, 1996, GTE Southwest, Inc. (GTE-SW) filed notice to file LRIC studies pursuant to Substantive Rule sec.23.91 for the following service studies: (1) Access Services; (2) IntraLATA End User Services; and (3) IntraLATA End User Services and Access Services in Project Numbers 12475 and 12481, Application of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and GTE Southwest, Inc. for Approval of LRIC Studies Workplans Pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule sec.23.91. GTE-SW expects to file these studies on October 31, 1996. Persons who wish to intervene or otherwise participate in these proceedings should make appropriate filings or comments to the Commission by December 13, 1996. A request to intervene, participate, or for further information should be mailed to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. Further information may also be obtained by calling the Public Utility Commission Office of Consumer Affairs at (512) 936-7120. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the Commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on October 23, 1996. TRD-9615466 Paula Mueller Secretary of the Commission Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: October 23, 1996 Texas Department of Transportation Public Notice In accordance with Title 43, Texas Administrative Code, sec.2.43(e)(5)(F), the Texas Department of Transportation is giving public notice of the availability of the Supplemental Final Environmental Impact Statement and Final sec.4(f) Statement for the proposed SH 161 project from IH 20 to SH 183 in the Cities of Grand Prairie and Irving, Dallas County, Texas. The public and interested organizations will have 30 days following publication of this notice to submit comments. The proposed new location project will be a controlled access four and six-lane freeway configured in such a manner so as to accommodate identified future transportation needs. Limits of the four-lane freeway are from IH 20 to IH 30 and the limits of the six-lane freeway are from IH 30 to SH 183. Both freeway limits have three-lane frontage roads on each side. The project is approximately 10.8 miles long. Copies of the Supplemental Final Environmental Impact Statement and Final sec.4(f) Statement and other information about the project may be obtained at the Texas Department of Transportation Dallas District Office located at 9700 East R. L. Thornton Freeway, Dallas, Texas, 75221 or by writing to Jay R. Nelson, P.E., District Engineer, P.O. Box 3067, Dallas, Texas 75221, (214) 320- 6110. Issued in Austin, Texas, on October 23, 1996. TRD-9615471 Bob Jackson Deputy General Counsel Texas Department of Transportation Filed: October 23, 1996 The University of Texas System Consultant Proposal Request The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (UTMB) requests, pursuant to the provisions of the Government Code, Chapter 2254 the submission of proposals leading to the award of a contract for a consultant who is an industry expert in the field of materials handling and disposition. UTMB's objective of this project is to obtain a comprehensive evaluation of the industry processes for comparison to UTMB's current processes which should eventually leading to a more effective and efficient process. The awarded firm will be responsible for completing a comprehensive evaluation of current industry processes for the handling and distribution of materials, supplies, and inventory. Included in the evaluation of new processes will be an impact statement reflecting how such processes could be achieved at UTMB and the changes necessary to establish new processes. The evaluation should include, but not be limited to, studies of other academic medical centers of similar size and structure to UTMB and should have a nationwide focus. Firms responding to the proposal must have vast experience in materials handling and disposition and should have direct experience in analyzing industry processes and the impacts associated with implementing such changes. UTMB reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals submitted. The Firm awarded a contract, if any, will be the Respondent whose proposal conforming to this request, is deemed to be the most advantageous by UTMB. Factors in awarding a contract will include, but not be limited to, approach to project/deliverables, vendor qualifications, personnel qualifications, experience and references, and reasonableness of cost. Proposals must remain valid for acceptance and may not be withdrawn for a period of 180 days after the proposal opening date. An original and two copies of the full proposal must be submitted to UTMB prior to 3:00 p.m., Thursday, October 31, 1996. Proposals received thereafter will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Proposals must be sent to the address indicated below. For further information or to obtain a complete proposal package (RFP Number 7- 06), contact Steven C. Mueller, Senior Procurement Officer, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Administration Annex Building, Suite 3.202, Galveston, Texas 77555-0105, (409) 772-2262. Issued in Austin, Texas, on October 15, 1996. TRD-9615204 Arthur H. Dilly Executive Secretary to the Board of Regents The University of Texas System Filed: October 17, 1996 Texas Workforce Commission Notice of Public Hearing The Texas Workforce Commission has a Legislative mandate to analyze whether block grant funding under Section 302.062 of the Labor Code should be extended to the programs exempted from block grant funding under Subsection (g) of that section. The Commission is required to report to the legislature and the governor by December 1, 1996. Therefore, the Commission will hold a special hearing for service delivery area directors, local workforce board members and program contractors on November 4, 1996, in the William P. Clements Building State Office Building, 300 West 15th Street, fifth floor, Committee Room #2, Austin, Texas. Comments will be received from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on the following programs: programs to enhance the employment opportunities of veterans, including those described by Section 302.021 (b)(1); the apprenticeship programs under Chapter 133 of the Education Code; school-to-work transition services as described by Section 302.021 (b)(3); the community service program under National and Community Service Act of 1990; the work family policies program under Chapter 81; and the skills development fund created under Chapter 303; and Communities-in-Schools; the reintegration of offenders program (Project RIO) under Chapter 306 and the continuity of care program under Section 501.095 of the Government Code; the trade adjustment assistance program under Part 2, Subchapter II, Trade Act of 1974; the job counseling program for displaced homemakers under Chapter 304; the employment programs under Chapter 31 of the Human Resources Code (mandatory work or participation in employment activities through JOBS and volunteer work experiences programs and employment programs for those in need of financial assistance and services); senior citizens employment program under Chapter 101, Human Resources Code, and State Occupational Information Coordination Committee. Individuals who wish to testify at the hearing should sign in at the site and testimony will be taken in the order in which they have signed up. Speakers are encouraged to provide written copies of their testimony. Twenty-five copies are sufficient. Depending on the number of individuals who sign up to testify, testimony may be limited to three minutes per speaker. Persons who may need auxiliary aids, services or special accommodations, are requested to contact Carolyn Young, at (512) 305-9649 three days prior to the hearing. For those unable to attend , please send written comments to the Texas Workforce Commission, Office of the Executive Director, 101 E. 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778-0001. Issued in Austin, Texas, on October 22, 1996. TRD-9615426 Esther Hadjar Deputy Director of Legal Services Texas Workforce Commission Filed: October 22, 1996