IN ADDITION The Texas Register is required by statute to publish certain documents, including applications to purchase control of state banks, notices of rate ceilings, changes in interest rate and applications to install remote service units, and consultant proposal requests and awards. To aid agencies in communicating information quickly and effectively, other information of general interest to the public is published as space allows. Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (Editor's Note: The following notice submitted by the Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse was inadvertently omitted from the January 10, 1997, issue of the Texas Register. The notice was filed by the Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse on January 3, 1997.) Notice of Request for Proposals Under authority of the Texas Health and Safety Code, Title 6, Subtitle B, Chapter 461, the Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (the commission) is seeking proposals for community-based youth prevention services from public or incorporated private non-profit organizations. The initial award period of proposals selected through the competitive Request for Proposal process will be September 1, 1997, through August 31, 1998. Funds for treatment and prevention services are available through the federal Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant in the amount of $30,678,664 and state General Revenue funds in the amount of $3,294,504. The amount of funds available in each Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) region through the Fiscal Year 1998 Prevention Services RFP is not yet determined. However, an estimate of fund availability in each region will be published in the RFP. All prevention programs are required to provide the essential services of advocacy, family services and continuum of care. In addition, prevention providers are responsible for providing or coordinating the following strategies: prevention education/skills training, alternatives, problem identification and referral which includes screening, crisis intervention, referral and follow-up, and may also include assessment and intervention counseling, information dissemination, community-based process, environmental/social policy. A detailed explanation of these strategies and other program requirements are found in the Provider Compliance Guide. Copies of the Provider Compliance Guide are available on DOS-formatted disk on request. Organizations may apply to serve any county or counties in the State of Texas. Organizations interested in providing services should submit a letter of intent to: Jennifer Taylor-Burton, Resource Procurement Division, 9001 North IH-35, Suite 105, Austin, Texas 78753-5233. Faxed documents will not be accepted. To be eligible to compete through the Fiscal Year 1998 Prevention Services Request for Proposals (RFP), all potential applicants must initially submit: a letter of intent to apply for funding which briefly describes the location of and documentation of the organization's legal standing: private non-profit organizations: documentation of legal standing consists of a copy of the certificate of incorporation stamped with a state seal; copy of signed and dated articles of incorporation and amendments and a copy of the signed and dated by- laws; public organizations: documentation of legal standing consists of a copy of the authority under which the entity is organized, for example constitution, statute, or charter and a copy of the organization's by-laws; A copy of the applicant's most recent audited basic financial statements, including notes to the financial statements, and any report(s) issued by the auditor on internal controls. Also, attach a copy of any management letters issued by the auditor in conjunction with the audit and management's response. If the organization has not been audited, unaudited financial statements may be submitted with a note indicating that statements have not been audited. Currently funded organizations and those that have submitted all aforementioned auditing documentation to TCADA at any time in the last 12 months do not need to resubmit this documentation. Such organization must indicate in their letter of intent that this documentation has already been submitted to TCADA and indicate when it was submitted. An organization will be ineligible to compete for funding through the RFP if it fails to submit the required documentation or if the audit submitted reports going concern issues, material non-compliance or material weakness that is not satisfactorily addressed in the management response. Organizations meeting the submittal requirements will be notified of their eligibility to compete through the RFP process and mailed a copy of the RFP. Organizations submitting letters of intent to apply for funding, but ineligible to compete through the RFP process will be informed of their ineligibility within 30 days of the letter's submittal. Letters of intent must be received by the commission no later than 5:00 p.m. on January 13, 1997. Failure to clearly respond to each requirement will result in disqualification from consideration for funding through this process. Issued in Austin, Texas, on January 3, 1997. TRD-9700106 Mark S. Smock Deputy for Finance and Administration Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Filed: January 3, 1997 Ark-Tex Council of Governments Request for Proposal The Ark-Tex Council of Governments (ATCOG) is soliciting proposals for the provision of training under Title IIB of the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA). For the Title IIB Request for Proposal (RFP), allowable training activities may include, but are not limited to: Texas Academic Skills Program (TASP) and Texas Assessment of Academic Skills (TAAS) preparation; computer assisted instruction, basic education skills remediation; and/or English as a Second Language. The period of performance is June 1, 1997 -- September 30, 1997. The deadline for proposal submission is 5:00 p.m., February 28, 1997. Training must be provided by Texas Education Agency/Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board approved institutions that are either 1) accredited independent school districts, community colleges or post-secondary institutions, institutions of higher education 2) private businesses, trade, technical or vocational schools certified by TEA, 3) the Texas State Technical College, or 4) education service centers. Proposals shall be evaluated in terms of the following criteria: project implementation, cost of service and training staff/individuals served, project management, past performance, and other resources. The Ark-Tex Private Industry Council will score the proposals and make the selections. Respondents will be notified in writing of the date, time, and place of the meeting at which the proposals will be scored. The service area includes the following counties in Texas: Bowie, Cass, Delta, Franklin, Hopkins, Lamar, Morris, Red River, and Titus. In order to ensure that all respondents are provided sufficient assistance in completing proposals, a respondent's conference will be held at the Ark-Tex Council of Governments Conference Room, Building A, Centre West, 911 North Bishop Road, Texarkana, Texas on Thursday, January 30, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Potential respondents may obtain a copy of the RFP, Scoring Guidelines and Procedures, and Project Scoring Criteria by contacting Genevieve Burtchell or Cindy Wright, Ark-Tex Council of Governments, P.O. Box 5307, Texarkana, Texas 75505, or call (903) 832-8636. Issued in Texarkana, Texas, on January 7, 1997. TRD-9700190 Brenda Davis Director of Finance and Administration Ark-Tex Council of Governments Filed: January 7, 1997 Office of the Consumer Credit Commissioner Notice of Rate Ceiling The Consumer Credit Commissioner of Texas has ascertained the following rate ceilings by use of the formulas and methods described in Title 79, Texas Civil Statutes, Article 1.04, as amended (Texas Civil Statutes, Article 5069-1.04). [graphic] Issued in Austin, Texas, on January 7, 1997. TRD-9700288 Leslie L. Pettijohn Commissioner Office of Consumer Credit Commissoner Filed: January 8, 1997 Texas Education Agency Correction of Errors The Texas Education Agency proposed new 19 TAC sec.89.1115, concerning a memorandum of understanding related to students with disabilities living in residential care facilities. The rule appeared in the November 22, 1996, issue of the Texas Register (21 TexReg 11345). Due to error by Texas Register on page 11348, in subparagraph (L) of subsection (b), the phrase "the Healthy and Safety Code" should read "the Health and Safety Code." Due to error by Texas Register on page 11349, six errors appeared in the proposed rule for sec.89.1115. In subsection (c), the phrase "local education agencies (LEAS)" should read "local education agencies (LEAs)." In paragraphs (1) and (3) of subsection (c) and paragraph (3) of subsection (d), the phrase "the health and human service agencies" should read "the health and human services agencies," In subparagraphs (D) and (F) of subsection (d), the commas at the end of the phrases should be replaced with semicolons. Due to error by Texas Register on page 11350, one error appeared in the proposed rule for sec.89.1115. In paragraph (11) of subsection (e), the phrase "the health and human service agencies" should read "the health and human services agencies." Due to error by Texas Register on page 11351, two errors appeared in the proposed rule for sec.89.1115. In subparagraph (B) of subsection (f), the phrase "the health and human service agencies" should read " the health and human services agencies." In subparagraph (D) of subsection (h), the phrase "ediation is a forum" should read " mediation is a forum." The Texas Education Agency submitted a Notice of Consultant Contract Award. The notice appeared in the December 6, 1996, issue of the Texas Register (21 TexReg 11783). Due to error by the Texas Register on page 11782 in the table of contents, the title and page number of the notice was not published. The title should read "Notice of Consultant Contract Award" and the page number should read "11872." On page 11872, this title was also omitted in the In Addition section under the Texas Education Agency. Due to errors by the Texas Register in the December 13, 1996, issue of the Texas Register the following errors appeared. On page 11979, one error appeared in the open meeting notice for the State Board of Education. In the contact section, the zip code "78711" should read "78701." On page 11994, two errors appeared in the notice of correction of errors. The Texas Education Agency submitted a correction of error that did not appear after the first paragraph of this page. The correction of error that did not appear is "On page 10903, the same error as published appeared in the open meeting notice for the State Board of Education Ad Hoc Committee on Textbooks. In the section of the notice that listed the contact information for the meeting, the "0" in the area code "(5120" should be replaced with a closed parenthesis." In the sixth paragraph, the phrase "bring fire written copies" should read "bring five written copies." Due to errors by the Texas Register in the December 27, 1996, issue of the Texas Register the following errors appeared. On page 12573, three errors appeared. Two errors appeared in the open meeting notice for the Wednesday, January 8, 1997, meeting of the State Board of Education committee of the Whole. The phrase "discussion of new 18 Texas Administrative code" should read "discussion of new 19 Texas Administrative Code." In the contact section, the name "Chris Cloudt" should read "Criss Cloudt." One error appeared in the open meeting notice for the Thursday, January 9, 1997, meeting of the State Board of Education Committee of the Whole. The phrase "Texas Government Code, sec.551.971(1)(A)" should read "Texas Government Code, sec.551.071(1)(A)." On page 12574, one error appeared in the open meeting notice for the Friday, January 10, 1997, meeting of the State Board of Education. The word "September" in the phrase "September; Information on agency administration" should not have been published. The Texas Education Agency adopted an amendment to sec.75.1010, concerning the certificate of completion of an approved driver education course. The rule appeared in the January 3, 1997, issue of the Texas Register (21 TexReg 45). Due to error by the Texas Register the following errors appeared. On page 46, three errors appeared in the preamble. In the third paragraph, the phrase "expressed concerns that the supervision of the parent instructors and courses would be inadequate that there was no guarantee students receiving course benefits actually received training and" should read "expressed concerns that; (1) the supervision of the parent instructors and courses would be inadequate; (2) there was no guarantee students receiving course benefits actually received training; and (3)." Texas Department of Health Correction of Error The Texas Department Health proposed amendments to 25 TAC sec.sec.221.11, 221.12, and 221.14. The rules appeared in the December 20, 1996, issue of the Texas Register (21 TexReg 12277). On page 12277, sec.221.12(b)(2)(C), subparagraph (C) is new language and should have been published in bold print. On page 12286, sec.221.14(b)(24)(B)(v), clause (v) is separated into two clauses, and should be combined as one clause. The clause should read as follows: "(v) Custom processors may produce heat-treated or ready-to-eat custom products, including chorizo, at temperatures other than those listed in clauses (i), (ii), and (iii) of this subparagraph when requested to do so by the owner of the product. The custom processor must obtain a signed statement from the owner of the product stating that the risks associated with eating under-cooked meat products are understood." Texas Health and Human Services Commission (Editor's Note: The following notice submitted by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission was inadvertently omitted from the January 10, 1997, issue of the Texas Register. The notice was filed by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission on January 6, 1997.) Excluded Medicaid Providers In compliance with the Medicare and Medicaid Patient Protection Act of 1987, the following list provided by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) which identifies providers or employees of providers who are excluded from state and federal health care programs since publication of the May 1996 Medicaid Bulletin. Providers excluded from the Medicaid and Title XX programs must not order or prescribe services to clients after the date of exclusion. Services rendered under the medical direction or under the prescribing orders of an excluded provider will also be denied. Providers who submit cost reports cannot include the salaries/wages/benefits of employees who have been excluded from Medicaid. Additionally, excluded employees are not permitted to provide Medicaid services to any patient/client. Name License/Provider Number City Effective Date of Exclusion Length of Exclusion DOCTORS: Ashby, MD, Charles H. B6292 Pampa 11/30/96 INDEFINITELY Webster, Jr., MD, Charles L. D2313 Fort Worth 08/16/96 INDEFINITELY PHARMACISTS: Arnold, Rph, Michael E. 24392 Dallas 08/21/96 INDEFINITELY Cohen, Rph, Sylvan H. 18074 Wentzville,MI 10/10/96 INDEFINITELY Dyer, Rph, Stephen L. 24142 Floresville 08/21/96 INDEFINITELY Gay, Rph, Gerald D. 23523 Houston 10/10/96 INDEFINITELY George, Rph, Abayomi A. 31880 Missouri City 09/20/96 INDEFINITELY Kneisel, Rph, Roberta K. 27721 Grand Junction,CO 08/21/96 INDEFINITELY Livingston, Jr., Rph, James H. 19299 Rockwall 09/20/96 30 days Longhoff, Rph, David C. 26734 Weimer 11/16/96 INDEFINITELY Scalapino, Rph, Gregory K. 19161 Palestine 09/20/96 30 days NURSES: Banks, RN, Kathleen M. 561722 Texarkana 11/15/96 INDEFINITELY Behrman, RN, Carolyn J. 243911 Grandview 07/09/96 INDEFINITELY Gordon, RN, Marilyn H. 621124 College Station 09/04/96 INDEFINITELY Green, RN, Becky J. 554532 Angleton 08/02/96 INDEFINITELY Jones, LVN, Candy 098636 Monahans 12/05/96 5 years Love, RN, Joy L. 243980 Grapevine 09/09/96 INDEFINITELY Nelson, LVN, Janet M. 103721 Crawford 12/05/96 5 years Nowell, RN, Daniel 502639 Lubbock 11/04/96 INDEFINITELY Pearson, RN, Beatrice 216292 Brownsville 10/22/96 INDEFINITELY Robinett, LVN, Elizabeth 080068 Spring 12/05/96 5 years Sazmand, CNA, Abdulrasool NA1003245 Arlington 12/05/96 6 years Banks, RN, Kathleen M. 561722 Texarkana 11/15/96 INDEFINITELY Behrman, RN, Carolyn J. 243911 Grandview 07/09/96 INDEFINITELY Sims, LVN, Carolyn 039866 Houston 12/05/96 5 years Steele, RN, Elizabeth M. 245979 Granbury 07/02/96 INDEFINITELY Tucker, RN, Susan K. 542091 Southlake 11/15/96 INDEFINITELY Webb, RN, Pamela R. 552319 Chickasha,OK 07/29/96 INDEFINITELY Wilson, RN, Kimberly 585113 Dallas 10/01/96 INDEFINITELY Wynn, RN, Richard W.N. 233587 Waco 07/08/96 INDEFINITELY Issued in Austin, Texas, on January 6, 1997. TRD-9700146 Marina Henderson Executive Deputy Commission Texas Health and Human Services Commission Filed: January 6, 1997 Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Manufactured Housing Division Notice of a Public Hearing Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (the "Department") at Bedwells Restaurant, 1941 East Highway 176, West Tawakoni, Texas, at 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 14, 1997, to discuss the City of West Tawakoni's request for Department approval of special footing standards and footing system plan review and permit fee that will differ from 10 Texas Administrative Code, sec.sec.80.28(b)(c), 80.51(2) and 80.62(2)(A) (West 1996)("Rules, sec.sec.80.64, 80.51, 80.62"), relating the installation of manufactured homes. All interested parties are invited to attend such public hearing to express their views with respect to the City of West Tawakoni's Ordinance #154-E concerning installation requirements for manufactured homes. Questions or requests for additional information may be directed to Sharon S. Choate at the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Manufactured Housing Division, 507 Sabine Street, 10th Floor, Austin, Texas 78701; (512) 475-2892. Persons who intend to appear at the hearing and express their views are invited to contact Sharon S. Choate in writing in advance of the hearing. Any interested persons unable to attend the hearing may submit their views in writing to Sharon S. Choate prior to the date scheduled for the hearing. This notice is published and the above described hearing is to be held in satisfaction of the requirements of the Texas Manufactured Housing Standards Act, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated Article 5221f (Vernon 1995) and 10 Texas Administrative Code (West 1996). Individuals who require auxiliary aids for this meeting should contact Aurora Carvajal, ADA Responsible Employee, at (512) 475-3822, or Relay Texas at 1 (800) 735-2989 at least two days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Issued in Austin, Texas, on January 6, 1997. TRD-9700176 Larry Paul Manley Executive Director Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Manufactured Housing Division Filed: January 6, 1997 Notice of Administrative Hearing (MHD1997001775M) Friday, February 7, 1997, 9:00 a.m. State Office of Administrative Hearing, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin, Texas AGENDA Administrative Hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings in the matter of Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs vs. Tori Homes Inc. for violation of the Texas Manufactured Housing Standards Act, Texas Revised Statutes Annotated Article 5221f, sec.7(k)(6) and 10 Texas Administrative Code, sec.80.123(a) and sec.80.203(b), for not properly submitting monthly Sales Summary Reports and Used Home Inventory Summary Reports for March 1996 through July 1996, showing the number of homes sold and number of homes which have been taken into inventory during the preceding months. SOAH 332-96-2431. Department MHD1997001775M. Contact: Jerry Schroeder, P.O. Box 12489, Austin, Texas 78711-2489, (512) 475- 3589. Issued in Austin, Texas, on January 8, 1997. TRD-9700297 Larry Paul Manley Executive Director Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Manufactured Housing Division Filed: January 8, 1997 Notice of Administrative Hearings (MHD1997001776M) Friday, February 7, 1997, 9:00 a.m. State Office of Administrative Hearing, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin, Texas AGENDA Administrative Hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings in the matter of Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs vs. Tori Homes Inc. for violation of the Texas Manufactured Housing Standards Act, Texas Revised Statutes Annotated Article 5221f, sec.7(k)(6) and 10 Texas Administrative Code, sec.80.123(a) and sec.80.203(b), for not properly submitting monthly Sales Summary Reports and Used Home Inventory Summary Reports for March 1996-July 1996, showing the number of homes sold and number of homes which have been taken into inventory during the preceding months. SOAH 332-96-2432. Department MHD1997001776M. Contact: Jerry Schroeder, P.O. Box 12489, Austin, Texas 78711-2489, (512) 475- 3589. Issued in Austin, Texas, on January 8, 1997. TRD-9700298 Larry Paul Manley Executive Director Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Manufactured Housing Division Filed: January 8, 1997 Notice of Administrative Hearing (MHD1997001801M) Wednesday, February 5, 1997, 1:00 p.m. State Office of Administrative Hearing, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin, Texas AGENDA Administrative Hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings in the matter of Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs vs. Kenneth Singletary doing business as Advantage Mobile Home Transport for violation of the Texas Manufactured Housing Standards Act, Texas Revised Statutes Annotated Article 5221f, sec.7(k)(6) and 10 Texas Administrative Code, sec.80.28(a), for not properly submitting monthly Installation Summary Reports, showing the number of homes installed from October 1995, and for December 1995 through July 1996. SOAH 332-96-2430. Department MHD1997001801M. Contact: Jerry Schroeder, P.O. Box 12489, Austin, Texas 78711-2489, (512) 475- 3589. Issued in Austin, Texas, on January 8, 1997. TRD-9700299 Larry Paul Manley Executive Director Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Manufactured Housing Division Filed: January 8, 1997 Notice of Administrative Hearing (MHD1997001818M) Thursday, January 30, 1997, 3:00 p.m. State Office of Administrative Hearing, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin, Texas AGENDA Administrative Hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings in the matter of Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs vs. Donald L. Soper doing business as American's Mobile Home Transporters for violation of the Texas Manufactured Housing Standards Act, Texas Revised Statutes Annotated Article 5221f, sec.4(f) and sec.7(k)(6) and 10 Texas Administrative Code, sec.sec.80.28(a), 80.51 and 80.121(c), for not properly installing a manufactured home and not properly submitting Installation Summary Reports, showing the number of homes installed from for November 1995, December 1995, and March 1996 through July 1996. SOAH 332-96-2429. Department MHD1997001818M. Contact: Jerry Schroeder, P.O. Box 12489, Austin, Texas 78711-2489, (512) 475- 3589. Issued in Austin, Texas, on January 8, 1997. TRD-9700300 Larry Paul Manley Executive Director Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Manufactured Housing Division Filed: January 8, 1997 Texas Department of Insurance Correction of Error The Texas Department of Insurance adopted new 28 TAC sec.sec.3.11001-3.11005. The rules appeared in the December 13, 1996, issue of the Texas Register (21 TexReg 11947). Due to Texas Register error the title was incorrectly published as 10 on the section number line. The correct title number should read as 28. (Editor's Note: The following notice submitted by the Texas Department of Insurance was inadvertently omitted from the January 10, 1997, issue of the Texas Register. The notice was filed by the Texas Department of Insurance on January 3, 1997.) Insurer Services The following applications have been filed with the Texas Department of Insurance and are under consideration: Application for incorporation in Texas for Republic National Life Insurance Company, a domestic life, accident and health company. The home office is in Houston, Texas. Application for a name change in Texas for Century Life Insurance Company, a foreign life, accident and health company. The proposed new name is American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company. The home office is in West Des Moines, Iowa. Application for a name reservation in Texas for United Concordia Dental Plans Of Texas, a domestic health maintenance organization. The home office is in Houston, Texas. 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 January 3, 1997. TRD-9700115 Caroline Scott General Counsel and Chief Clerk Texas Department of Insurance Filed: January 3, 1997 Notice The Commissioner of Insurance, or his designee, will consider approval of a rate filing request submitted by Travco Insurance Company proposing rates outside the flexibility band promulgated by the Commissioner of Insurance pursuant to Texas Insurance Code Annotated Article 5.101, sec.3(g). They are proposing a rate of +215% above the benchmark for all classes, coverages, and territories for private passenger automobile insurance. Copies of the filing may be obtained by contacting Gifford Ensey, at the Texas Department of Insurance, Legal and Compliance, P.O. Box 149104, Austin, Texas 78714-9104, Extension (512) 475-1761. This filing is subject to Department approval without a hearing unless an objection is filed with Philip Presley, Chief Actuary for P&C, at the Texas Department of Insurance, MC 105-5F, P.O. Box 149104, Austin, Texas 78701 within 30 days after publication of this notice. Issued in Austin, Texas, on January 7, 1997. TRD-9700194 Caroline Scott General Counsel and Chief Clerk Texas Department of Insurance Filed: January 7, 1997 Order Granting Informal Disposition of the Public Hearing in the Matter of the Title Insurance Rate Hearing Docket Number 454-94-2015.G2 On this day came on for consideration by the Commissioner of Insurance, a proposed Informal Disposition of this Docket supported by the requests of the Texas Land Title Association, the Office of Public Insurance Counsel, the Independent Metropolitan Insurance Agents of Texas, the Title Underwriters of Texas, Inc., Central Texas Land Titles, Inc. and Partners Title Company (hereinafter the "Parties"). This Docket was called pursuant to the Commissioner's statutory responsibility under the Texas Insurance Code, Article 9.07 to biennially consider adoption of premium rates and such other matters and subjects relative to the regulation of the business of title insurance under Chapter 9, Texas Insurance Code. The Commissioner has the authority to grant or deny informal disposition of this Docket pursuant to sec.2001.056 of the Administrative Procedure Act (V.T.C.A., Government Code sec.sec.2001.001 et seq.) and 28 T.A.C. sec.1.47. On or about August 9, 1996, the Parties filed extensive written testimony and supporting evidence and exhibits concerning analysis of ratemaking data and other economic and statistical information relevant to the issues in this Docket. On or about October 22, 1996, the Parties requested an Informal Disposition of this Docket. The Commissioner of Insurance and the Staff of the Texas Department of Insurance reviewed and analyzed the evidence and engaged in extensive discussions with the Parties concerning the evidence and the Parties' request for Informal Disposition. The Parties have subsequently requested a revised Informal Disposition of this Docket by the Commissioner providing that the current basic premium rate for title insurance as set forth in the Basic Manual of Rules, Rates and Forms for the Writing of Title Insurance for the State of Texas should continue to be charged by title insurance companies and title insurance agents writing title insurance in the State of Texas. It further provides that the division of title insurance premiums between title insurance companies and title insurance agents be revised to provide that during 1997 and thereafter until changed by the Commissioner on all title insurance written in the State of Texas, title insurance companies shall receive 17.75% of each title insurance policy premium and title insurance agents shall receive 82.25% of each title insurance policy premium. After review and analysis of the evidence, and after due consideration of the submissions of the Parties and the Parties' requests for Informal Disposition of this Docket, the Commissioner is of the opinion that the Informal Disposition of this Docket should be GRANTED in Full. IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that, on all title insurance policies written on or after January 1, 1997, the current basic premium rate for title insurance as set forth in the Basic Manual of Rules, Rates and Forms for the Writing of Title Insurance in the State of Texas shall continue to be charged by title insurance companies and title insurance agents writing title insurance in the State of Texas; IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, on all title insurance policies written on or after January 1, 1997, the title insurance premiums shall be divided between title insurance underwriters and title insurance agents so that title insurance companies shall receive 17.75% of each title insurance policy premium and title insurance agents shall receive 82.25% of each title insurance policy premium. Issued in Austin, Texas, on January 8, 1997. TRD-9700296 Caroline Scott General Counsel and Chief Clerk Texas Department of Insurance Filed: January 8, 1997 (Editor's Note: The following notice submitted by the Texas Department of Insurance was inadvertently omitted from the January 10, 1997, issue of the Texas Register. The notice was filed by the Texas Department of Insurance on January 3, 1997.) 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 Value Behavioral Health, Inc., a foreign third party administrator. The home office is Wilmington, Delaware. 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 January 3, 1997. TRD-9700114 Caroline Scott General Counsel and Chief Clerk Texas Department of Insurance Filed: January 3, 1997 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 American Specialty Insurance Services, Inc., a foreign third party administrator. The home office is Roanoke, Indiana. 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 January 7, 1997. TRD-9700195 Caroline Scott General Counsel and Chief Clerk Texas Department of Insurance Filed: January 7, 1997 Texas State Library and Archives Commission Consultant Contract Reports The Quarterly report of consultant contract reports received by the Texas State Library V.T.C.A., Government Code, 2254.036 By law (V.T.C.A., Government Code 2254, Subchapter B), state agencies and regional councils of governments are required to file with the Office of the Secretary of State invitations to bid and details on bidding on private consultant contracts expected to exceed $10,000. Within ten days of the award of the contract, the agency must file with the Secretary of State a description of the study to be conducted, the name of the consultant, the amount of the contract, and the due dates of the reports. Additionally, sec.2254.036, directs the contracting agencies to file copies of all documents, films, recordings, or reports developed by the private consultants with the Texas State Library. The Library is required to compile a list of the materials received and submit the list quarterly for publication in the Texas Register . Below is a list of materials received for the fourth quarter of 1996. These materials may be examined in Room 300, Texas State Library, 1201 Brazos Street, Austin, Texas. Agency: Comptroller of Public Accounts. Consultant: Bonner and Associates, Inc. doing business as Bonner, Incorporated. Title: Texas Tomorrow Fund [television advertisement videocassette, radio advertisement audiocassette, newspaper advertisements]. Agency: University of Houston System. Consultant: 3D/International, Inc. Title: University of Houston Capital Renewal and Deferred Maintenance Program year end summary for fiscal year 1996. Agency: Advisory Commission on State Emergency Communications. Consultant: 9-1-1 Systems Consultant, J. Ross Sherohman Title: Rural addressing assessment report: detailed summary and county status listing. Agency: Coordinating Board, Texas Higher Education. Consultant: Appalachian State University, Graduate Studies and Research Office. Title: Evaluation of the Texas Academic Skills Program (TASP). Agency: Coordinating Board, Texas Higher Education. Consultant: MGT of America, Inc. Title: Focus group research on health professions education in Texas. Issued in Austin, Texas, on January 7, 1997. TRD-9700218 Raymond Hitt Assistant State Librarian Texas State Library and Archives Commission Filed: January 7, 1997 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (Editor's Note: The following notice submitted by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission was inadvertently omitted from the January 10, 1997, issue of the Texas Register. The notice was filed by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission on January 3, 1997.) Public Input Concerning National Ambient Air Quality Standards DATE OF MEETING: Monday, January 13, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. STREET LOCATION: Texas A&M University -Corpus Christi, Natural Resource Center Room 1003, 6300 Ocean Drive. CITY LOCATION: Corpus Christi, Texas The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission will consider public comment regarding proposed revisions recently published by the United States Environmental Protection Agency concerning the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone and Particulate Matter, Interim Implementation Policy, and Designation of Reference and Equivalent Methods for Ambient Air Quality Surveillance. An overview of EPA's proposal will be provided from 2:00-2:30 p.m. and public input will be received from 2:30-4:00 p.m. Due to the limited amount of time the number of speakers and maximum time allotted to speakers may be limited. DATE OF MEETING: Tuesday, January 14, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. STREET LOCATION: John Gray Institute Auditorium 855 Florida Avenue CITY LOCATION: Beaumont, Texas The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission will consider public comment regarding proposed revisions recently published by the United States Environmental Protection Agency concerning the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone and Particulate Matter, Interim Implementation Policy, and Designation of Reference and Equivalent Methods for Ambient Air Quality Surveillance. An overview of EPA's proposal will be provided from 2:00-2:30 p.m. and public input will be received from 2:30-4:00 p.m. Due to the limited amount of time the number of speakers and maximum time allotted to speakers may be limited. DATE OF MEETING: Wednesday, January 15, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. STREET LOCATION: Auditorium 7411 Park Place Boulevard CITY LOCATION: Houston, Texas The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission will consider public comment regarding proposed revisions recently published by the United States Environmental Protection Agency concerning the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone and Particulate Matter, Interim Implementation Policy, and Designation of Reference and Equivalent Methods for Ambient Air Quality Surveillance. An overview of EPA's proposal will be provided from 9:30-10:00 a.m. and public input will be received from 10:00-11:30 a.m. Due to the limited amount of time the number of speakers and maximum time allotted to speakers may be limited. DATE OF MEETING: Wednesday, January 15, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. STREET LOCATION: South Plains Association of Governments Board Room 1323 58th Street CITY LOCATION: Lubbock, Texas The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission will consider public comment regarding proposed revisions recently published by the United States Environmental Protection Agency concerning the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone and Particulate Matter, Interim Implementation Policy, and Designation of Reference and Equivalent Methods for Ambient Air Quality Surveillance. An overview of EPA's proposal will be provided from 1:00-1:30 p.m. and public input will be received from 1:30-3:00 p.m. Due to the limited amount of time the number of speakers and maximum time allotted to speakers may be limited. DATE OF MEETING: Wednesday, January 15,1997 at 3:00 p.m. STREET LOCATION: City Hall Council Chambers 300 West Cotton Street CITY LOCATION: Longview, Texas The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission will consider public comment regarding proposed revisions recently published by the United States Environmental Protection Agency concerning the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone and Particulate Matter, Interim Implementation Policy, and Designation of Reference and Equivalent Methods for Ambient Air Quality Surveillance. An overview of EPA's proposal will be provided from 3:00-3:30 p.m. and public input will be received from 3:30-5:00 p.m. Due to the limited amount of time the number of speakers and maximum time allotted to speakers may be limited. DATE OF MEETING: Thursday, January 16, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. STREET LOCATION: Tenth Floor Conference Room Number 2 Civic Center Plaza City Hall CITY LOCATION: El Paso, Texas The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission will consider public comment regarding proposed revisions recently published by the United States Environmental Protection Agency concerning the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone and Particulate Matter, Interim Implementation Policy, and Designation of Reference and Equivalent Methods for Ambient Air Quality Surveillance. An overview of EPA's proposal will be provided from 2:00-2:30 p.m. and public input will be received from 2:30-4:00 p.m. Due to the limited amount of time the number of speakers and maximum time allotted to speakers may be limited. DATE OF MEETING: Thursday, January 16, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. STREET LOCATION: Farmers Branch City Council Chambers 13000 William Dodson Parkway CITY LOCATION: Farmers Branch, Texas The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission will consider public comment regarding proposed revisions recently published by the United States Environmental Protection Agency concerning the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone and Particulate Matter, Interim Implementation Policy, and Designation of Reference and Equivalent Methods for Ambient Air Quality Surveillance. An overview of EPA's proposal will be provided from 2:00-2:30 p.m. and public input will be received from 2:30-4:00 p.m. Due to the limited amount of time the number of speakers and maximum time allotted to speakers may be limited. DATE OF MEETING: Friday, January 17, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. STREET LOCATION: Alamo Area Council of Governments 118 Broadway Avenue Suite 400 CITY LOCATION: San Antonio, Texas The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission will consider public comment regarding proposed revisions recently published by the United States Environmental Protection Agency concerning the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone and Particulate Matter, Interim Implementation Policy, and Designation of Reference and Equivalent Methods for Ambient Air Quality Surveillance. An overview of EPA's proposal will be provided from 2:00-2:30 p.m. and public input will be received from 2:30-4:00 p.m. Due to the limited amount of time the number of speakers and maximum time allotted to speakers may be limited. Issued in Austin, Texas, on January 3, 1997. TRD-9700112 Douglas Kitts Agenda Coordinator Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Filed: January 3, 1997 Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife Department Barton Springs Salamader Conservation Team Meeting The Barton Springs Salamander Conservation Team (BSSCT) will hold a working group meeting on Friday, January 17, 1997, 9:00 a.m. at the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Headquarters, Commission Hearing Room, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas. The public is invited to observe this meeting. No opportunity for oral comments from the public is allotted for this meeting, but written comments will be accepted. For more information, contact Dr. David E. Bowles, BSSCT Chairman (512) 754-6844 Issued in Austin, Texas, on January 6, 1997. TRD-9700161 Bill Harvey Regulatory Coordinator Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Filed: January 6, 1997 Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas of an application on November 25, 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 Lower Colorado River Authority for a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for Proposed Transmission Line in Williamson County, Docket Number 16690 before the Public Utility Commission of Texas. The Application: In Docket Number 16690, Lower Colorado River Authority requests approval to construct approximately 6.6 miles of 138-kV transmission line H- frame and single-pole structures. Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call the Commission's Office of Consumer Affairs at (512) 936-7120. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the Commission at (512) 936-7136 within 15 days of this notice. Issued in Austin, Texas, on January 7, 1997. TRD-9700199 Paula Mueller Secretary of the Commission Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: January 7, 1997 Public Utility Commission of Texas Notices of Application to Amend Certificate of Convenience and Necessity Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas of an application on December 18, 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 Lower Colorado River Authority for a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for Proposed Transmission Line in Williamson County, Docket Number 16801 before the Public Utility Commission of Texas. The Application: In Docket Number 16801, Lower Colorado River Authority requests approval to construct approximately 3.85 miles of 138-kV transmission line on single-pole structures. Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call the Commission's Office of Consumer Affairs at (512) 936-7120. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the Commission at (512) 936-7136 within 15 days of this notice. Issued in Austin, Texas, on January 7, 1997. TRD-9700200 Paula Mueller Secretary of the Commission Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: January 7, 1997 Notices of Intent to File Pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule 23.27 Notice is given to the public of the intent to file with the Public Utility Commission of Texas an application pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule 23.27 for approval of addition to existing PLEXAR-Custom Service for Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District in valde, Texas. Tariff Title and Number. Application of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for Addition to Existing PLEXAR-Custom Service for Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District in Uvalde, Texas, Pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule 23.27. Tariff Control Number 16841. The Application. Southwestern Bell Telephone Company is requesting approval for an addition to an existing PLEXAR-Custom service for Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District in Uvalde, Texas. The geographic service market for this specific service is the San Antonio, Texas, area. Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, by mail at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas, 78711- 3326, or call the Public Utility Commission Consumer Affairs Section at (512) 936-7120. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with Texas telephones (TTY) may contact the Commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on January 7, 1997. TRD-9700201 Paula Mueller Secretary of the Commission Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: January 7, 1997 Notice is given to the public of the intent to file with the Public Utility Commission of Texas an application pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule 23.27 for approval of addition to existing PLEXAR-Custom Service for The University of Texas-M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. Tariff Title and Number. Application of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for Addition to Existing PLEXAR-Custom Service for The University of Texas-M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, Pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule 23.27. Tariff Control Number 16840. The Application. Southwestern Bell Telephone Company is requesting approval for an addition to an existing PLEXAR-Custom service for The University of Texas- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. The geographic service market for this specific service is the Houston, Texas, area. Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, by mail at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas, 78711- 3326, or call the Public Utility Commission Consumer Affairs Section at (512) 936-7120. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with Texas telephones (TTY) may contact the Commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on January 7, 1997. TRD-9700202 Paula Mueller Secretary of the Commission Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: January 7, 1997 Public Notice of Interconnection Agreement On December 31, 1996, GTE Southwest Incorporated and 360 Communications collectively referred to as Applicants filed a joint application for approval of an interconnection agreement under the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996 (FTA) (Public Law Numbers 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 16850. 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 16850. 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 February 6, 1997, 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 Public Utility Commission 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, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call 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. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 16850. Issued in Austin, Texas, on January 7, 1997. TRD-9700198 Paula Mueller Secretary of the Commission Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: January 7, 1997 Texas Department of Transportation (Editor's Note: The following notice submitted by the Texas Department of Transportation was inadvertently omitted from the January 10, 1997, issue of the Texas Register. The notice was filed by the Texas Department of Transportation on January 6, 1997.) Request for Proposals Notice of Invitation: The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) intends to engage an engineer, pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 2254, Subchapter A, and 43 TAC sec.9.30-9.40, to provide the following services. The engineer selected must perform a minimum of 30% of the actual contract work to qualify for contract award. Contract Number 19-745P5005: For preparation of construction plans, specifications, and estimates (P.S.&E) for proposed construction of two lane to four lane divided urban section, on U.S. 67 in Bowie County, From US 59 to 0.2 Miles West of FM 989. Deadline: A letter of interest notifying TxDOT of the provider's intent to submit a proposal will be accepted by fax at (903) 799-1214, or by mail or hand delivery to TxDOT, Atlanta District Headquarters, 701 E. Main, Atlanta, Texas, 75551-1210. Letters of interest will be received until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 24, 1997. The letter of interest must include the engineer's firm name, address, telephone number, name of engineer's contact person and number of TxDOT contract. Upon receipt of the letter of interest a Request for Proposal packet will be issued. (Note: Written requests, either by mail/hand delivery or fax, will be required to receive a Request for Proposal packet. TxDOT will not issue Request for Proposal packet without receipt of letter of interest.) Proposal Submittal Deadline: Proposals for Contract Number 19-745P5005 will be accepted until 5:00 p.m., Friday, February 21, 1997, at the TxDOT Atlanta District Headquarters previously mentioned address. Agency Contact: Requests for additional information regarding this notice of invitation should be addressed to Dennis M. Beckham, P. E., District Design Engineer at (903) 799-1201 fax (903) 799-1214. Issued in Austin, Texas, on January 6, 1997. TRD-9700183 Robert E. Shaddock General Counsel Texas Department of Transportation Filed: January 6, 1997 (Editor's Note: The following notice submitted by the Texas Department of Transportation was inadvertently omitted from the January 10, 1997, issue of the Texas Register. The notice was filed by the Texas Department of Transportation on January 6, 1997.) Notice of Invitation: The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) intends to engage an architect/engineer, pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 2254, Subchapter A, and 43 TAC sec.9.30-9.40, to provide the following services. To qualify for contract award a selected architect must perform a minimum of 30% of the actual contract work. Contract Number 18-745P5004: For professional services for the Repair/Rehabilitation of the Houston Street Viaduct in the City of Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. Originally called the Dallas-Oak Cliff Viaduct, the structure was built in 1910-1912 and is an open spandrel concrete-arch bridge. Because of the structure's age, unique design, and historical significance, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. This enhancement project will require the use of a consulting architectural firm, with experience in historic structure repair/rehabilitation, which will prepare preliminary schematics and architectural drawings which indicate the extent of repair/rehabilitation needed. Items to be remedied on the historic structure will include, but not be limited to, girder shear cracks, bent cap cracks, spalling concrete, pier cracks, bent cap spalling under bearing pads, parapet wall separation at joints, broken concrete, exposed steel reinforcement, sealing and repainting. Deadline: A letter of interest notifying TxDOT of the provider's intent to submit a proposal will be accepted by fax at (214) 320-4470, or by mail or hand delivery to TxDOT, Dallas District Office, 9700 East R.L. Thornton Freeway, Mesquite, Texas 75150, Attention: Timothy M. Nesbitt, P.E. Letters of interest will be received until 5:00 p.m. CST on Wednesday, January 22, 1997. The letter of interest must include the architect's firm name, address, telephone number, fax number, name of architect's contact person and refer to TxDOT Contract Number 18-745P5004. pon receipt of the letter of interest a Request for Proposal packet will be issued. (Note: The letters of interest, either by mail/hand delivery or fax, will be required to receive the Request for Proposal packet. The letter of interest is required in order to receive a request for proposal packet and in order for a prime provider to submit a proposal.) Proposal Submittal Deadline: Proposals for Contract Number 18-745P5004 will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. CST on Wednesday, February 19, 1997, at the previously mentioned TxDOT, Dallas District Office address. Agency Contact: Requests for additional information regarding this notice of invitation should be addressed to Timothy M. Nesbitt, P.E., telephone (214) 320- 6245 or fax (214) 320-4470. Issued in Austin, Texas, on January 6, 1997. TRD-9700139 Robert E. Shaddock General Counsel Texas Department of Transportation Filed: January 6, 1997 (Editor's Note: The following notice submitted by the Texas Department of Transportation was inadvertently omitted from the January 10, 1997, issue of the Texas Register. The notice was filed by the Texas Department of Transportation on January 6, 1997.) Notice of Invitation: The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) intends to engage an engineer, pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 2254, Subchapter A, and 43 TAC sec.9.30-9.40, to provide the following services. To qualify for contract award a selected engineer must perform a minimum of 30 percent of the actual contract work. Contract Number 16-745P5001: Work involves environmental assessment and public involvement, hydraulic studies, schematic design, computing preliminary quantities, and developing estimated construction costs for the construction of approximately 6.7 kilometer (4.16 miles) of Park Road 22 JFK Causeway, from O'Connell Street on mainland to Aquarius Street on Padre Island, in Nueces County, Texas. The proposed PR 22 JFK Causeway facility will be a four-lane divided highway including the addition of two 1.5 kilometer (0.93 miles) structures. Deadline: A letter of interest notifying TxDOT of the provider's intent to submit a proposal will be accepted by fax at (512) 808-2407, or by mail or hand delivery to TxDOT, Corpus Christi District Office, 1701 South Padre Island Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas 78469, Attention: Patrick U. Norrell, P.E., Director of Transportation Planning and Development. Letters of interest will be received until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 24, 1997. The letter of interest must include the engineer's firm name, address, telephone number, fax number, name of engineer's contact person and refer to Contract Number 16-745P5001. Upon receipt of the letter of interest a Request for Proposal packet will be issued. (Note: The letters of interest, either by mail/hand delivery or fax, will be required to receive the Request for Proposal packet. The letter of interest is required in order to receive a request for proposal packet and in order for a prime provider to submit a proposal.) Preproposal Meeting: A preproposal meeting will be held on Friday, January 31, 1997, at the TxDOT, Corpus Christi District Office, 1701 South Padre Island Drive beginning at 1:30 p.m. (TxDOT will not accept a proposal from an engineer who has failed for any reason to attend the mandatory preproposal meeting.) Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting 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 Paula Sales, P.E., Advanced Projects Development, at (512) 808-2329 at least two work days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Proposal Submittal Deadline: Proposals for Contract Number 16-745P5001 will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 18, 1997, at the previously mentioned TxDOT, Corpus Christi District Office address. Agency Contact: Requests for additional information regarding this notice of invitation should be addressed to Paula Sales, P.E., Advanced Projects Development, at (512) 808-2329 or fax (512) 808-2407. Issued in Austin, Texas, on January 6, 1997. TRD-9700138 Robert E. Shaddock General Counsel Texas Department of Transportation Filed: January 6, 1997 Texas Water Development Board Applications Received Pursuant to the Texas Water Code, sec.6.195, the Texas Water Development Board provides notice of the following applications received by the Board: Harris County Fresh Water Supply District Number 6, P.O. Box 3, Channelview, Texas, 77530-0003, received November 27 , 1996, application for financial assistance in the amount of $2,300,000 from the State Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund. City of Tulia, 201 North Maxwell, Tulia, Texas, 79088, received December 2, 1996, application for financial assistance in the amount of $2,620,000 from the State Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund. City of Boerne, P.O. Box 1677, Boerne, Texas, 78006-1677, received December 4, 1996, application for financial assistance in the amount of $2,250,000 from the State Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund. City of Jacksboro, 111 East Archer, Jacksboro, Texas, 76458, received December 2, 1996, application for financial assistance in the amount of $2,550,000 from the State Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund. Greater Texoma Utility Authority/City of Anna, 5100 Airport Drive, Denison, Texas, 75020, received December 5, 1996, application for financial assistance in the amount of $250,000 from the State Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund. City of Luling, P.O. Box 630, Luling, Texas, 78648, received December 3, 1996, application for financial assistance in the amount of $1,590,000 from the State Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund. City of Sinton, 301 East Market, Sinton, Texas, 78387, received December 20, 1996, application for financial assistance in the amount of $600,000 from the State Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund. Montgomery County Municipal Utility District Number 15, 71 Gleneagle Drive, Conroe, Texas, 77385, received December 20, 1996, application for additional financial assistance in the amount of $200,000 from the State Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund. Additional information concerning this matter may be obtained from Craig D. Pedersen, Executive Administrator, P.O. Box 13231, Austin, Texas, 78711. Issued in Austin, Texas, on January 6, 1997. TRD-9700170 Craig D. Pedersen Executive Administrator Texas Water Development Board Filed: January 6, 1997