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 for the Blind FFY 1997 Employment Training Service Pat D. Westbrook, Executive Director of the Texas Commission for the Blind, is announcing the extension of the deadline for responding to the FFY 1997 Employment Training Service Request for Proposals that appeared in the April 29, 1997, issue of the Texas Register (22 TexReg 3843, TRD-9705365). The request for proposal is for providing job readiness, job development, and job placement services for consumers receiving services from the Commission. The text of the full request is not being republished. NEW APPLICATION DEADLINE. All applications must be postmarked no later than July 15, 1997. Applications should be submitted to Bill Agnell, Program Specialist, Texas Commission for the Blind, 4800 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 220, Austin, Texas 78756. INQUIRIES: To facilitate the process, interested parties are urged to contact the Texas Commission for the Blind with related questions prior to drafting proposals. Inquiries should be directed to Bill Agnell at (512) 459-2586. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 30, 1997. TRD-9707059 Pat D. Westbrook Executive Director Texas Commission for the Blind Filed: May 30, 1997 Coastal Coordination Council Notice and Opportunity to Comment on Requests for Consistency Agreement/Concurrence under the Texas Coastal Management Program On January 10, 1997, the State of Texas received federal approval of the Coastal Management Program (CMP) (62 Federal Register pp. 1439-1440). Under federal law, federal agency activities and actions affecting the Texas coastal zone must be consistent with the CMP goals and policies identified in 31 TAC 501. Requests for federal consistency review were received for the following projects(s) during the period of May 6, 1997, through May 9, 1997: FEDERAL AGENCY ACTIONS: Applicant: Amerada Hess Corporation; Location: Houston Ship Channel, near Milepost 392, Latitude 29 degrees 44 feet North, Longitude 95 degrees, 12 feet West, Harris County, Texas; Project Number: 97-0121-F1; Description of Proposed Action: The applicant requests an extension of time on its maintenance dredging permit; Type of Application: U.S.C.O.E. permit application #11590(08) under sec.10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C.A. 403), and sec.404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. sec.sec.125-1387). Applicant: Neumin Production Company; Location: San Antonio Bay, State Tracts 85, 86, and 90, near Seadrift, Calhoun County, Texas; Project Number: 97-0122- F1; Description of Proposed Action: The applicant requests an extension of time through December 31, 2001, and to amend the permit to include State Tract 86 for placing fill for structure stabilization purposes, erect and maintain structures, and perform work for drilling wells and for producing oil and/or gas; Type of Application: U.S.C.O.E. permit application #14492(04) under sec.10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C.A. 403), and sec.404 of the Clean Water Act (33 .S.C.A. sec.sec.125-1387). Applicant: King Ranch Oil and Gas, Inc.; Location: SE/4, Block 521, Matagorda Island Anchorage Area, offshore Texas, Gulf of Mexico; Project Number: 97-0123- F1; Description of Proposed Action: The applicant proposes to erect and maintain a drilling rig, and install a well and protective structure. The structures will be used for the exploration and production of oil or gas; Type of Application: U.S.C.O.E. permit application #20964 under sec.10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C.A. 403). Applicant: King Ranch Oil and Gas, Inc.; Location: SE/4, Block 522, Matagorda Island Anchorage Area, offshore Texas, Gulf of Mexico; Project Number: 97-0124- F1; Description of Proposed Action: The applicant proposes to erect and maintain a drilling rig, and install a well and protective structure. The structures will be used for the exploration and production of oil or gas; Type of Application: U.S.C.O.E. permit application #20964 under sec.10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C.A. 403). Applicant: IP Petroleum; Location: Brazos, Block 577, Lease OCS-G 17111, OCS Federal Offshore Waters, Gulf of Mexico; Project Number: 97-0125-F1; Type of Application: Initial Plan of Exploration, Title 30 CFR 250.33 (f) and (h). Applicant: Sunrise, Ltd.; Location: West side of shoreline of the Laguna Madre, Laguna Shores Road, Flour Bluff section of Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas; Project Number: 97- 0126-F1; Description of Proposed Action: The applicant proposes to build a private boat ramp with parking for an adjacent residential development of the inland side of Laguna Shores Road. The project will impact 0.69 acres of wetlands, of which 0.48 acres are vegetated. A mitigation project is proposed to create 1.23 acres of new wetlands and planting of 1.44 acres of seagrass. Type of Application: U.S.C.O.E. permit application #20932 under sec.10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C.A. 403), and sec.404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. sec.sec.125-1387). Pursuant to sec.306(d)(14) of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C.A. sec.sec.1451-1464), as amended, interested parties are invited to submit comments on whether a proposed action should be referred to the Coastal Coordination Council for review and whether the action is or is not consistent with the Texas Coastal Management Program goals and policies. All comments must be received within 30 days of publication of this notice and addressed to Ms. Janet Fatheree, Council Secretary, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 617, Austin, Texas 78701-1495. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 30, 1997. TRD-9707088 Garry Mauro Chairman Coastal Coordination Council Filed: May 30, 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 May 29, 1997. TRD-9707061 Leslie L. Pettijohn Commissioner Office of Consumer Credit Commissoner Filed: May 30, 1997 Deep East Texas Council of Governments Request for Vocational Classroom Training Vendors The Deep East Texas Council of Governments (DETCOG), by authority of the Deep East Texas Local Workforce Development Board, is accepting applications from potential providers of vocational classroom training to be placed on the program year 1997 (July 1, 1997-June 30, 1998) Individual Referral Classroom Training Vendor List for the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) program. Successful respondents must, at a minimum, be accredited and/or licensed and have been operational for at least three years. Training will be funded on an individual referral basis and only for vocations on the area's approved demand occupation list. DETCOG provides JTPA training services to residents of the 12-county Deep East Texas area, and training will be funded at the institution providing the approved, participant-selected training closest to a participant's residence. To request an application, call Ms. Burnett at (409) 634-2247 or, for the hearing impaired (409) 634-2398 (TDD). The deadline for applications is June 20, 1997. JTPA is an Equal Opportunity program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Issued in Jasper, Texas, on May 28, 1997. TRD-9706977 Walter G. Diggles Executive Director Deep East Texas Council of Governments Filed: May 28, 1997 Texas Education Agency Request for Proposals for the Texas Permanent School Fund Investment Eligible Proposers. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is requesting proposals under Request for Proposals (RFP) #701-97-016 from qualified investment management companies to provide money management services to the Texas Permanent School Fund (PSF). Description. The purpose of this RFP is to solicit information that will aid the State Board of Education (SBOE) in selecting one or more independent investment management companies to provide money management and/or portfolio management services for portions of the PSF. Dates of Project. Proposers should plan for a starting date of no earlier than August 1, 1997, or such time as the SBOE approves a contract. Ending dates of contracts will be subject to 30-day cancellation clauses. Project Amount. The total amount of the contract is subject to a negotiated bid. Selection Criteria. The contract will be awarded based on an evaluation of the proposer's ability to provide the requested services; the demonstrated competence and qualifications of the proposer; and the reasonableness of the proposed fee. The TEA is not obligated to execute a contract, provide funds, or endorse any proposal that is submitted in response to this RFP. This RFP does not commit the TEA to pay any costs incurred before a contract is executed. The issuance of this RFP does not obligate the TEA or the SBOE to award a contract or pay any costs incurred in preparing a response. Requesting the Proposal. A complete copy of RFP #701-97-016 may be obtained by writing the: Document Control Center, Room 6-108, Texas Education Agency, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701- 1494, or by calling (512) 463-9304. Please refer to the RFP number in your request. Further Information. For clarifying information about the RFP, contact Dean Murray, Texas Permanent School Fund, Texas Education Agency, (512) 463- 9l69. Deadline for Receipt of Proposals. Proposals must be received in the Document Control Center of the Texas Education Agency by 5:00 p.m. (Central Standard Time), Wednesday, July 2, 1997, to be considered. Issued in Austin, Texas, on June 2, 1997. TRD-9707100 Criss Cloudt Associate Commissioner for Policy Planning and Research Texas Education Agency Filed: June 2, 1997 Texas Health Care Information Council Request for Information Selection of a Risk and Severity Adjustment Methodology/System on Reported Hospital Discharge Data Return Deadline: 5:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time June 30, 1997 The Texas Health Care Information Council (established by the Texas Legislature, 74th Session, 1995, at Chapter 108 of the Texas Health and Safety Code) has charged the Quality Methods and Consumer Education (QM&CE) Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) to investigate, evaluate, and recommend a Risk and Severity Adjustment Methodology/System (RSA). The RSA will be applied to discharge data which will be provided to the Council according to a rule that is currently in draft form. The RSA selected must meet the following criteria: 1) Incorporate UB-92 (versions 004 and 004.1) data elements plus race and ethnicity; 2) Demonstrated to be valid and reliable, 3) Currently operational in more than one hospital system or state system 4) Uses a current database. Vendors who have expertise in RSA software that meets the criteria previously listed and who would like to provide advice to the Technical Advisory Committee regarding the merits of one RSA alone or in comparison to others are asked to contact the Council at (512) 424-6492. Responding to this request for information does not guarantee that you, your company/corporation or your product will be presented before the THCIC members or the Technical Advisory Committee members. The information will be reviewed by one or more members of the QM&CE TAC and then it may be distributed to members or you may be invited to present before the QM&CE TAC. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 30, 1997. TRD-9707114 Jim Loyd Director of Program Planning Texas Health Care Information Council Filed: June 2, 1997 Texas Health and Human Services Commission Families are Valued Project Grant Award Notice The Texas Health and Human Services Commission by the State Office of Community Resource Coordination Groups of Texas announces the recipients of Family Collaborative Project Grants. Funds for the projects are provided through the Texas Planning Council for Developmental Disabilities. The purpose of the grant awards is to develop four Family Collaborative Projects which will lead to an increase in the services and supports to families who have a child or children with developmental disabilities at risk of out-of-home placement. One model will be developed in each of the following area types: metropolitan, urban, rural, and border. A total of twelve applications were received and three were awarded in the metropolitan, urban and rural areas. An insufficient number of applications for the border community were received. The deadline for submission for the border communities has been extended through August 22, 1997. Interested applicants are encouraged to call for additional information and instructions for application. The applicants receiving the grants to develop pilot sites are Austin Travis County Mental Health Mental Retardation Center (metropolitan); Uniting Parents of Amarillo (urban); and Central Gulf State Operated Community Mental Health and Mental Retardation (rural). For more information on the project, please contact the staff at: Phone: (512) 424-6528 Fax: (512) 424-6590 E-mail: yolandam@hhsc.state.tx.us Internet: http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/crcg/fav.htm Kelley Knight Administrative Technician 512-424-6544 visit the CRCG website at www.hhsc.state.tx.us/crcg/crcg.htm Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 28, 1997. TRD-9706975 Marina Henderson Executive Deputy Commissioner Texas Health and Human Services Commission Filed: May 28, 1997 Texas Department of Insurance Insurer Services The following applications have been filed with the Texas Department of Insurance and are under consideration: Application for incorporation in Texas for Medical Community Insurance Company, a life, accident and health company. 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 May 30, 1997. TRD-9707058 Bernice Ross Deputy Chief Clerk Texas Department of Insurance Filed: May 30, 1997 Subject: Third Party Administrator Application The following third party administrator (TPA) application has been filed with the Texas Department of Insurance and is under consideration. Application for admission to Texas of Managed Care Solutions, 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 June 2, 1997. TRD-9707107 Bernice Ross Deputy Chief Clerk Texas Department of Insurance Filed: June 2, 1997 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Enforcement Orders, Week Ending May 30, 1997 An agreed enforcement order was entered regarding BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE GALVESTON WHARVES, Docket Number 96-1930-IWD-E (Permit Number 00779) on May 28, 1997 assessing $2,700. in administrative penalties with $810. deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Brian Lehmkuhle, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-4482, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. An agreed enforcement order was entered regarding CITY OF MIAMI, Docket Number 96-1750-MWD-E (Permit Number 11027-001) on May 28, 1997 assessing $3,000. in administrative penalties with $900. deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Laurie Eaves, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-4495, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. An agreed enforcement order was entered regarding CITY OF WINDTHORST, Docket Number 97-0031-MWD-E (Permit Number 11399-001) on May 20, 1997 assessing $8,080. in administrative penalties with $2,424. deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Laurie Eaves, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-4495, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. An agreed enforcement order was entered regarding LUMBERMEN'S INVESTMENT CORPORATION, Docket Number 97-0065-MWD-E (No TNRCC Permit) on May 20, 1997 assessing $720. in administrative penalties with $216. deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Lin Zhang, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-4497, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. A default order was entered regarding TERRY LEWIS WILSON DBA LEWIS GREASE TRAP, Docket Number 97-0096-SLG-E (Registration Number 21859) on May 20, 1997 assessing $22,760. in administrative penalties. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Kathy Keils, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-0678 or Merrilee Mears, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-4490, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. An agreed enforcement order was entered regarding DAROLD E. WINGERT DBA WINGERT WATER SYSTEMS, Docket Number 96-1101-PWS-E (PWS Number 0460060, CCN Number 10663) on May 20, 1997 assessing $930. in administrative penalties. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Mary Risner, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-0477 or Katharine Wheatley, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-4757, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. An agreed enforcement order was entered regarding CITY OF MEADOW, Docket Number 96-1557-PWS-E (PWS Number 2230002, Permit Number 10346-01) on May 20, 1997 assessing $5,540. in administrative penalties. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Terry Thompson, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-6095, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. An agreed enforcement order was entered regarding TOW VILLAGE WATER SYSTEM, Docket Number 96-1704-PWS-E (PWS Number 1500011, CCN Number 12007) on May 20, 1997 assessing $1,615. in administrative penalties with $485. deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Tom Napier, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-6063, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. An agreed enforcement order was entered regarding DENNIS FRAZIER DBA WOODED SHORES RV PARK, Docket Number 96-1947-PWS-E (PWS Number 2500054) on May 20, 1997. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Terry Thompson, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-6095, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711- 3087. A default order was entered regarding JIM NEWTON, Docket Number 97-0035-OSI-E on May 20, 1997 assessing $10,080. in administrative penalties. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Vic McWherter, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-0579 or Steve Wiley, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-1136, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. An agreed enforcement order was entered regarding INDEPENDENT GROCERS, INCORPORATED, Docket Number 96-0252-PST-E (Facility Number 25121, Enforcement ID Number E11479) on May 20, 1997 assessing $1,800. in administrative penalties with $540. deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Ray Winter, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-0600 or Srini Kusumanchi, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-5874, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. An agreed enforcement order was entered regarding GUY WITT, Docket Number 96- 0480-PST-E (Facility Number 31067, Enforcement ID Number E11507) on May 20, 1997 assessing $1,200. in administrative penalties with $360. deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Ray Winter, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-0600 or Srini Kusumanchi, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-5874, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. An agreed enforcement order was entered regarding EDDIE TREVINO, Docket Number 96-1878-PST-E (Facility Number 26928, Enforcement ID Number E11093) on May 20, 1997 assessing $1,200 in administrative penalties with $360. deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Ray Winter, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-0600 or Craig Carson, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-2175, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. An agreed enforcement order was entered regarding SMILGYS ENTERPRISES, Docket Number 96-1965-PST-E (Facility Number 64009, Enforcement ID Number E11628) on May 20, 1997 assessing $4,800. in administrative penalties with $1,440. deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Lisa Newcombe, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-2269 or Sushil Modak, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-2142, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. An agreed enforcement order was entered regarding VICTORIA VERA, Docket Number 97-0253-PST-E (Facility Number 30360, Enforcement ID Number E11311) on May 20, 1997 assessing $1,800. in administrative penalties. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Walter Ehresman, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-0573 or Srini Kusumanchi, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-5874, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. A default order was entered regarding RONNIE HATTON, Docket Number 96-1115-MSW-E (Unauthorized MSW Disposal Facility Number 455050053) on May 20, 1997 assessing $3,240. in administrative penalties. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Cecily Small, Staff Attorney at (512) 239- 2940 or John Mead, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-6010, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. A default order was entered regarding AMERICAN TIRE RECYCLERS, INCORPORATED, Docket Number 96-1400-MSW-E (Waste Tire Storage Facility Number 44131) on May 20, 1997 assessing $7,000. in administrative penalties. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Mary Risner, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-6224 or John Mead, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239- 6010, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. An agreed enforcement order was entered regarding AUSTIN LIQUID DISPOSAL COMPANY, INCORPORATED, Docket Number 96-0749-MLM-E (MSW Permit Number 1324, Account Number TH-0160-L) on May 20, 1997 assessing $9,000. in administrative penalties with $2,700. deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Linda Sorrells, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-3408 or Adele Noel, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-1045, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 30, 1997. TRD-9707085 Eugenia K. Brumm, Ph.D. Chief Clerk Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Filed: May 30, 1997 Notice of Application for Waste Disposal Permits Notices of Applications for waste disposal permits issued during the period of May 26, 1997 through May 30, 1997. 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. To request a hearing, you must submit the following: (1) your name (or for a group or association, an official representative), mailing address, daytime phone number, and fax number, if any; (2) the name of the applicant and the permit number; (3) the statement "I/we request a public hearing;" (4) a brief description of how you would be adversely affected by the granting of the application in a way not common to the general public; (5) the location of your property relative to the applicant's operations; and (6) your proposed adjustments to the application/permit which would satisfy your concerns and cause you to withdraw your request for hearing. Information concerning any aspect of these applications may be obtained by contacting the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, Chief Clerks Office, Mail Code 105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711. Individual members of the public who wish to inquire about the information contained in this notice, or to inquire about other agency permit applications or permitting processes, should call the TNRCC Office of Public Assistance, Toll Free, at 1- 800-687-4040. Listed are the name of the applicant and the city in which the facility is located, type of facility, location of the facility, permit number and type of application-new permit, amendment, or renewal. CITY OF ALEDO, P.O. Box 1, Aledo, Texas 76008, the City of Aledo Wastewater Treatment Facilities are located approximately 0.5 mile west of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 5 and Farm-to-Market Road 2376 in the City of Aledo in Parker County, Texas, amendment, 10847-01. CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, P.O. Box 9277, Corpus Christi, Texas 78469, the Allison Wastewater Treatment Facilities are located in the northwest portion of the City of Corpus Christi approximately 1 mile north of Interstate Highway 37 at the end of Allison Road in Nueces County, Texas, amendment, 10401-006. CORPUS CHRISTI PEOPLES BAPTIST CHURCH, INC., Route 3, Box 440-A, Corpus Christi, Texas 78415, the Roloff Wastewater Treatment Facilities, the facilities are located approximately one mile west of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 665 and Farm-to-Market Road 763 and south of Farm-to-Market Road 665 in Nueces County, Texas, renewal, 11134-001. DOYLE WOOD, 620 Rasure Circle, Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482, the dairy is located southwest of the intersection of State Highway 11 and Farm-to-Market Road 2560, approximately 1/4 mile south of the Martin Springs Community in Hopkins County, Texas, renewal, 03274. CITY OF GRAPELAND, P.O. Box 567, Grapeland, Texas 75844, the City of Grapeland Plant Number 1 Wastewater Treatment Facilities, the facilities are located immediately north of and adjacent to wastewater Plant Number 2; being also east of U.S. Highway 287; and approximately 1,300 feet north of the intersection of U.S. Highway 287 and Farm-to-Market Road 2423 in Houston County, Texas, renewal, 10181-001. CITY OF NATALIA, P.O. Box 270, Natalia, Texas 78059, the wastewater treatment plant is located approximately 1,200 feet southwest of the City of Natalia on the west side of 6th Street in Medina County, Texas, amendment, 11806-001. PEDERSONS NATURAL FARMS, INC., P.O. Box 486, Clifton, Texas 76634, from a slaughterhouse (swine) and meat packing facility, the plant site is located approximately 3.9 miles northeast of the intersection of State Highway 6 and Farm-to-Market Road 219, Bosque County, Texas, new, 03922. SUNBELT FRESH WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT, 730 Little York Road, Houston, Texas 77076, the Northline Wastewater Treatment Facilities, the facilities are located on the south side of Halls Bayou approximately 1,000 feet east of Sweetwater Street in Harris County, Texas, renewal, 10518-001. TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS, Northern Region, P.O. Box 240, Arlington, Texas 76004-0240, the D/FW International Airport Pretreatment Plant is located at 4100 South 20th Avenue, D/FW Airport, Tarrant County, Texas, renewal, 01441. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF THE GREATER HOUSTON AREA, Route 3, Box 135- D, Trinity, Texas 75862, the Camp Cullen Wastewater Treatment Facilities, the facilities are located approximately 1000 feet north of Farm-to-Market Road 356, 4.5 miles east of State Highway 19 and 5.0 miles southeast of the intersection of State Highway 19 and Farm-to-Market Road 230 in Trinity County, Texas, amendment, 11644-001. EXXON COMPANY, U.S.A., P.O. Box 3950, Baytown, Texas 77522-3950, Exxon Company Baytown Refinery operates a petrochemical refinery which refines fuel oils and produces petrochemical products. Wastes are generated on-site and include hazardous and non-hazardous wastes, to authorize Corrective Action and Ground- Water Monitoring Programs to remediate contaminated ground water through issuance of a compliance plan (Proposed Compliance Plan Number CP-50111). The compliance plan will authorize and require Exxon Company Baytown Refinery to monitor the concentration of hazardous constituents in ground water and remediate ground-water quality to specified standards, the facility is located at Decker Drive (Spur 330), approximately four miles southeast of the intersection of Interstate Highway 10 and Decker Drive, on approximately 2,624.5 acres in Baytown, Harris County, Texas, major amendment, Permit Number Hw-50111, 45-day notice. HOECHST CELANESE CHEMICAL GROUP, LTD., Clear Lake Plant, P.O. Box 58190, Houston, Texas 77258-8190, authorizes operation of an industrial solid waste storage and processing facility for the management of hazardous waste, the major amendment will (1) incorporate an organic liquids incinerator currently operating under interim status authorization; (2) specify design, operational and certification requirements, performance standards and emission limitations for the organic liquids incinerator; (3) establish closure requirements for the organic liquids incinerator; (4) adjust permit language and statutory references to reflect current language and citations; and (5) require the permittee to provide financial assurance to ensure proper facility closure and post closure care and to maintain liability coverage. The facility stores, processes and incinerates authorized wastes generated on-site from the manufacture of petrochemicals, the facility is located on a 1,000-acre tract of land at 9502 Bayport Road, approximately three miles southwest of the intersection of State Highway 146 and Fairmont Parkway near La Porte, Harris County, Texas, amendment, Permit Number HW-50201, 45-day notice. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 30, 1997. TRD-9707087 Eugenia K. Brumm, Ph.D. Chief Clerk Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Filed: May 30, 1997 Provisionally-Issued Temporary Permits to Appropriate State Water Permits issued during the period of May 26, 1997 through May 30, 1997. Temporary Permit Number TP-7818 issued to Brown Engineering and Testing, Inc. for authorization to divert eight acre-feet of water in a one-year period from the Sabine River, Sabine River Basin in Gregg County, Texas for industrial use (hydrostatic testing). Water may be diverted at a maximum rate of 5.57 cfs (2500 gpm) from the Sabine River, approximately 0.75 miles north of the intersection of State Highway 322 and FM 349 and approximately three miles south of Longview, Texas. Temporary Permit Number TP-7816 issued to Copano Field Services/Aqua Dulce, L.P. for authorization to divert 1.0 acre-feet of water during a three month period from Petronila Creek, Nueces-Rio Grande Coastal Basin in Nueces County, Texas for industrial use. Water may be diverted at a maximum rate of 0.33 cfs (150 gpm) from Petronila Creek at a point approximately 11 miles southwest of Corpus Christi at a pipeline right-of-way crossing of Petronila Creek and approximately four miles WSW of Petronila, Texas. Temporary Permit Number TP-7819 issued to Intercontinental Terminals Company for authorization to divert 10 acre-feet of water in a one-year period from the Houston Ship Channel (Buffalo Bayou), tributary of the San Jacinto River, San Jacinto River Basin in Harris County, Texas for industrial use. Water may be diverted at a maximum rate of 3.342 cfs (1500 gpm) near the Tidal Road crossing of the Houston Ship Channel (Buffalo Bayou), approximately 15 miles east of Houston, Texas. Temporary Permit Number TP-7820 issued to Williams Natural Gas Company for authorization to divert three acre-feet of water in a one-year period from the Canadian River, Canadian River Basin in Hemphill County, Texas for industrial use (hydrostatic testing). Water may be diverted at a maximum rate of 1.78 cfs (800 gpm) from the Canadian River approximately two miles northwest of Canadian, Texas and approximately 0.65 miles south of the intersection of U.S. 83 and the Transwestern-Hobart Pipeline at the crossing of the pipeline and the Canadian River. No diversions shall be made under these temporary permits when such water is required to satisfy domestic and lievestock demands downstream, or when necessary to satisfy senior and superior water rights and instream needs. 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 canceled 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, Mail Code 160, 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, Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711, Telephone (512) 239- 3300. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 30, 1997. TRD-9707086 Eugenia K. Brumm, Ph.D. Chief Clerk Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Filed: May 30, 1997 Notice of Public Hearing NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE TEXAS NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION ON PROPOSED REVISIONS TO 30 TAC CHAPTERS 101, 115, AND 117, AND TO THE STATE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the requirements of the Texas Health and Safety Code Annotated, sec.382.017 (Vernon's 1992); Texas Government Code Annotated, Subchapter B, Chapter 2001 (Vernon's 1993); and 40 Code of Federal Regulations, sec.51.102, of the United States Environmental Protection Agency regulations concerning State Implementation Plans (SIP), the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (commission) will conduct a public hearing to receive testimony regarding revisions to 30 TAC Chapters 101, 115, and 117, and to the SIP. The proposal expands the uses and types of credits available to sources, and enables reasonably available control technology (RACT) requirements to be met in a more flexible and cost-effective manner. In particular, the proposal adds a new type of credit, the discrete emission reduction credit (DERC). DERCs are created during a discrete time period, quantified after the period in which emissions reductions are made, and expressed in tons. In addition to volatile organic compounds and nitrogen oxides, reductions of carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and particulates with an aerodynamic diameter of less than or equal to ten microns are eligible as DERCs. Also, mobile sources may generate either mobile emission reduction credits or DERCs. Under the proposal, major sources will be able to generate DERCs from early reductions made before the effective date of RACT rules, and it is anticipated that the ability to generate DERCs will create opportunities for small businesses to participate in banking and trading of credits. An issues paper has been prepared that describes in more detail the background and provisions of the proposal. A public hearing on this proposal will be held in Austin on July 8, 1997, at 10:00 a.m. in Building F, Room 2210, at the commission complex, located at 12100 North IH-35, Park 35 Circle, Austin. Individuals may present oral statements when called upon in order of registration. Open discussion within the audience will not occur during the hearing; however, an agency staff member will be available to discuss the proposal 30 minutes prior to the hearing and will answer questions before and after the hearing. Written comments may be mailed to Heather Evans, 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 96158-101-AI. Comments must be received by 5:00 p.m., July 10, 1997. For further information or to receive a copy of the issues paper please contact Susan Blevins at (512) 239- 1296, or by mail at the commission, Office of Air Quality, MC 161, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. 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 May 30, 1997. TRD-9707034 Kevin McCalla Director, Legal Division Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Filed: May 30, 1997 Public Utility Commission of Texas Electric Quality of Service Reports Workshop The staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas will be conducting a workshop on the proposed Electric System Service Quality Reporting Form on Monday, June 16, 1997 from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. in the commissioners' hearing room at the offices of the Public Utility Commission of Texas. All interested parties are invited to attend the workshop. The current draft of the Reporting Form reflects the comments of interested parties and those of the commission as discussed at the April 23, 1997 Open Meeting. The draft is available in the commission's Central Records under Project Number 15013, and on the commission's web page. The staff suggests that the workshop participants come prepared to discuss the current draft and the implementation of service quality reporting. The Public Utility Commission is located on the 7th Floor of the William B. Travis Building at 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711. Central Records is located on the ground floor. The commission's web page is located at http://www.puc.state.tx.us. For more information please contact Mr. Harold Hughes at (512) 936-7345, or Mr. Mel Eckhoff at (512) 936-7348. All inquiries should reference Project Number 15013. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 28, 1997. TRD-9706980 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: May 28, 1997 Notices of Application for Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas of an application on April 16, 1997 for a service provider certificate of operating authority (SPCOA), pursuant to sec.3.2532 of the Public Utility Regulatory Act of 1995. The application was amended with filings on May 6, and 21, 1997. A summary of the application follows. Docket Title and Number: Application of U.S. Metroline Services, Inc. for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 17349 before the Public Utility Commission of Texas. Applicant intends to provide resale and facilities-based local exchange service. The Applicant intends to provide, on a resale basis or via resold local loops, monthly recurring, flat- rate local exchange service including extended area service, toll restriction, call control options, tone dialing, custom calling services, caller ID and any other services that are available on a resale basis from the underlying incumbent local exchange carrier or other certificated carrier within the service area of U.S. Metroline Services, Inc. Applicant's requested SPCOA geographic area follows the Public Utility Commission's certificated boundaries of the existing service areas of the following local exchange carriers: Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, GTE Southwest, Inc., Central Telephone Company of Texas (Sprint), United Telephone of Texas, Inc. (Sprint), Sugarland Telephone Company, Texas Alltel, Inc., and Lufkin-Conroe Telephone Exchange, Inc. 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 no later than June 11, 1997. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 29, 1997. TRD-9707020 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: May 29, 1997 Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas an application on May 23, 1997, for a service provider certificate of operating authority (SPCOA), pursuant to sec.3.2532 of the Public Utility Regulatory Act of 1995. A summary of the application follows. Docket Title and Number: Application of Excel Telecommunications, Inc. for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 17496 before the Public Utility Commission of Texas. Applicant intends to provide all forms of telecommunications services on a resale basis, including basic residential exchange services, residential custom and class features, basic business exchange service, business custom calling and class features, adjunct provided features and business and residential ancillary services. Applicant's requested SPCOA geographic area includes the entire State of Texas identical to the entire area of the existing Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and GTE Southwest Inc. exchanges. 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 no later than June 11, 1997. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 29, 1997. TRD-9707021 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: May 29, 1997 Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas of an application on May 28, 1997, for a service provider certificate of operating authority (SPCOA), pursuant to sec.3.2532 of the Public Utility Regulatory Act of 1995. A summary of the application follows. Docket Title and Number: Application of Axces, Inc. for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 17511 before the Public Utility Commission of Texas. Applicant intends to resell local exchange service as a reseller of services provided by Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and other similar providers of such service. Applicant's requested SPCOA geographic area includes the entire State of Texas except for areas served by carriers with fewer than 31,000 access lines. 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 no later than June 11, 1997. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 30, 1997. TRD-9707075 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: May 30, 1997 Notice is given to the public of the intent to file with the Public Utility Commission of Texas an application pursuant to P.U.C. SUBSTANTIVE RULE 23.27 for a 500-station addition to the existing PLEXAR-custom service for Shell Oil Company in Houston, Texas. Tariff Title and Number. Application of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for a 500 Station Addition to the Existing PLEXAR-Custom Service for Shell Oil Company in Houston, Texas, Pursuant to P.U.C. SUBSTANTIVE RULE 23.27. Tariff Control Number 17507. The Application. Southwestern Bell Telephone Company is requesting approval for a 500-station addition to the existing PLEXAR-custom service for Shell Oil Company in Houston, Texas. The geographic service market for this specific service is the Houston local access and transport 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 text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 30, 1997. TRD-9707072 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: May 30, 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 P.U.C. SUBSTANTIVE RULE 23.27 for a 66-station addition to the existing PLEXAR-custom service for Tyler ISD in Tyler, Texas. Tariff Title and Number. Application of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for a 66-Station Addition to the Existing PLEXAR-Custom Service for Tyler ISD in Tyler, Texas, Pursuant to P.U.C. SUBSTANTIVE RULE 23.27. Tariff Control Number 17506. The Application. Southwestern Bell Telephone Company is requesting approval for a 66-station addition to the existing PLEXAR-custom service for Tyler ISD in Tyler, Texas. The geographic service market for this specific service is the Longview local access and transport 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 text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 30, 1997. TRD-9707071 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: May 30, 1997 Notice of Petition for Temporary Stay of Requirements of Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule 23.57(H) Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas on April 23, 1997, a petition for temporary stay of the requirements of P.U.C. SUBSTANTIVE RULE 23.57(h). Docket and Title Number. Application of Comanche County Telephone Company, Inc. for Temporary Stay of Requirements Under P.U.C. SUBSTANTIVE RULE 23.57(h). Docket Number 17383. The Application. Comanche County Telephone Company, Inc. (Comanche County) filed a petition seeking a temporary waiver of the January 1, 1997, requirement of P.U.C. SUBSTANTIVE RULE 23.57(h) regarding usage of calling party information in other services. Pursuant to this subsection a dominant certificated telecommunications utility is required to have technical controls in place by January 1, 1997, that would prohibit the use of the Call Return feature (*69 code) to ring back a calling party that has blocked the telephone number from display on the initial call. Comanche County requests a stay until July 1, 1997, for compliance with this portion of the rule. 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 on or before June 16, 1997. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Please reference Docket Number 17383. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 30, 1997. TRD-9707092 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: May 30, 1997 Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services Request for Proposal-Child Care Training Services Under the provisions of the Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 40, the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services (PRS), Child Protective Division is soliciting proposals for contractors to provide basic child care training services. Geographic Area to be Served: Region 03: encompassing 19 counties in north central area of the state including Dallas and Tarrant counties. Regional Headquarters: 1351 East Bardin Road, Arlington, Texas. Service Description: Basic child care training is training provided to parents and other caregivers who care for or normally would care for the child in the child's own home to improve parenting skills. Training will be provided individually, in the home or in visitation setting, or in groups. Deadlines: The last date that offers and modifications of offers to this Request for Proposals (RFP) will be received is June 27, 1997, at 5:00 p.m. PRS shall be the sole and final arbitrator of when offers are received based on post marks prior to the closing date or log of hand delivery of offers before or on the closing date. Eligible Applicants: Eligible applicants are government agencies, non profit organizations, for profit organizations, educational institutions, partnerships, and individuals. Historically underutilized businesses, public or private profit, with demonstrated knowledge, competence, and qualifications in performing these services are encouraged to apply. Limitations: Funding of the selected proposal will be dependent upon available federal and/or state appropriations. The Department reserves the right to reject any and all offers received in response to this RFP and to cancel this RFP if it is deemed in the best interest of the Department. Provider must have an office location in the region. Effective Dates of Award: The effective dates of any contracts awarded under this RFP will be September 1, 1997 through August 31, 1998. The contracts are renewable annually at the Department's option, not to exceed a total of four years. Amount of Award and Limitations: The total amount of all the initial awards for these services will not exceed $450,000 annually. Funding will be dependent upon available state appropriations that PRS has allocated to these services. PRS reserves the absolute right to reject any and all offers received in response to this notice of intent to purchase services, and to amend, suspend, or cancel this notice in whole or in part if it is deemed in PRS's best interest. Evaluation and Selection: A panel of program and administrative staff selected by PRS will score and rank the proposals. The evaluation method and criteria will be specified in advance. Considerations include: previous relevant experience; service plan of operation; financial ability to perform and provider contribution. Contact Person: Inquiries, requests for a copy of the Request for Proposals (RFP), and/or the return of proposals pertaining to this purchase of services may be addressed to Bernie Sorrels, Program Director for Child Protective Contracts, Region 03, PRS, P.O. Box 181839, CPS Contracts-Box 33, Arlington, Texas 76096-1839 or Telephone: (817) 264-4231. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 29, 1997. TRD-9707026 C. Ed Davis Deputy Commissioner for Legal Services Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services Filed: May 29, 1997 Riceland Regional Mental Health Authority Request for Proposal Riceland Regional MHA is issuing a Request for Proposal to develop and provide adolescent day program services in one or more of the following counties: Colorado, Fort Bend, Matagorda and Wharton. Service components of adolescent day programs focus on the amelioration of mental and functional deficits through engaging the individual in a variety of skills and acquisition/improvement activities through the provision of supportive interventions. Proposals must be submitted by July 14, 1997. To obtain a copy of the RFP contact: Amanda Darr, CFO, Riceland Regional Mental Health Authority, P.O. Box 869, Wharton, Texas 77488, (409) 532-3098, fax (409) 532-0312. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 30, 1997. TRD-9707045 Marjorie Dornak Secretary Riceland Regional Mental Health Authority Filed: May 30, 1997 Texas Savings and Loan Department Notice of Application to Establish Remote Service Unit Notice is hereby given that application has been filed with the Savings and Loan Commissioner of Texas by: First American Bank Texas, SSB, Bryan, Texas, for approval to establish and operate a remote service unit at the following location: Address, The Village on Bell Shopping Center, 3309-3363 South Bell; City, Amarillo; County, Randall. The applicant savings bank asserts that: the security of the savings bank's funds and that of its account holders will be maintained and the proposed service will be a substantial convenience to the public. Anyone desiring to protest the above application must file a written protest with the Commissioner within ten days following publication. The Commissioner may dispense with a hearing on this application. This application is filed pursuant to rule 7 TAC sec.75.37 of the Rules and Regulations Applicable to Texas Savings Banks. These rules are on file with the Secretary of State, Texas Register Division, or may be seen at the Department's offices in the Finance Commission Building, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 201, Austin, Texas 78705. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 30, 1997. TRD-9707056 James L. Pledger Commissioner Texas Savings and Loan Department Filed: May 30, 1997 The University of Texas System Request for Proposal-Third Party Liability Coverage The University of Texas System Administration solicits proposals to contract for third party Liability coverage. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The University of Texas System (the "University") wishes to solicit proposals to identify claims for third party liability recovery including, but not limited to, Medicaid Part A and B, workers' compensation benefits, CHAMPUS, commercial health insurance and any additional sources where a third party is primarily liable for expenses incurred by the University health plans. Additionally, the Contractor shall recover from third parties any over payments or inappropriate payments. The Contractor shall not seek recovery from an employee or plan member for over payments or other errors except to the extent that the employee's or member's insurer or other third party payer is liable. Contractor reimbursement is to be based on a percentage of actual third party liability collections or recovery, with a maximum fee. CONTACT Information concerning the proposal may be obtained from Mr. Bob Molloy, Director, Employee Group Insurance, The University of Texas System Administration, (512) 499-4616. PROCEDURE FOR SELECTION Proposals will be evaluated by The University of Texas System Administration and selection will be based overall upon criteria specified in Section 2.6 of the Request for Proposal dated June 2, 1997. DUE DATE Proposals must be received by The University of Texas System Administration by 5:00 p.m. on June 30, 1997. Issued in Austin, Texas, on June 2, 1997. TRD-9707112 Arthur H. Dilly Executive Secretary to the Board of Regents The University of Texas System Filed: June 2, 1997 Texas Workforce Commission Wagner-Peyser Funding Allocation for Employment Service Activities The Wagner-Peyser Act establishes a formula for distributing funds to states for employment service activities. With this formula, Texas will receive $50,156,916 for Program Year 1997, beginning July 1, 1997, and ending June 30, 1998. Ninety percent of this amount must be used for basic labor exchange services under Section 7(a) of the Wagner-Peyser Act; ten percent will be reserved for use at the Governor's discretion within legislatively designated parameters under Section 7(b). Texas Labor Code, Title 4, Subtitle B, designates the Texas Workforce Commission as the state agency to administer activities funded by the Wagner-Peyser Act. The state herein presents the method proposed for distributing resources under Section 7(a) of the Wagner-Peyser Act. The allotment received at the state level is divided in accordance with House Bill 1863 (Chapter 655, 74th Legislature, 1995): 20% for state level operations and 80% for local operations. The funds for local operations are distributed based on the federal allocation formula using two factors. Two-thirds is allocated on the basis of the relative number of individuals in the civilian labor force residing in the area as compared to the total number of individuals in the civilian labor force in the state. One-third is allocated on the basis of the relative number of unemployed individuals residing in the area as compared to the total number of unemployed individuals in the state. A hold harmless provision ensures that no area receives less than 90% of their share of the previous allocation. Comments in regard to the distribution of the Wagner-Peyser funds should be submitted in writing to Alan D. Miller, Director, Workforce Development Division, Texas Workforce Commission, 101 East 15th Street, Room 504BT, Austin, Texas 78778-0001. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 29, 1997. TRD-9707016 Esther Hajdar Director of Legal Services Texas Workforce Commission Filed: May 29, 1997