IN ADDITION The Texas Register is required by statute to publish certain documents, including applications to purchase control of state banks, notices of rate ceilings, changes in interest rate and applications to install remote service units, and consultant proposal requests and awards. To aid agencies in communicating information quickly and effectively, other information of general interest to the public is published as space allows. Texas Department of Agriculture Notice of Public Hearing The Texas Department of Agriculture (the department) will hold a public hearing to take public comment on new sec.3.110, concerning the designation by rule of the new Southern High Plains Boll Weevil Eradication Zone, as published in the November 14, 1997, issue of the Texas Register. The hearing will be held on Thursday, December 11, 1997, beginning at 2:30 p.m., at the Seagraves Community Center, 512 14th Street, Seagraves, Texas. For more information, please contact Katie Dickie Stavinoha, Texas Department of Agriculture, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7593. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 6, 1997. TRD-9714820 Dolores Alvarado Hibbs Deputy General Counsel Texas Department of Agriculture Filed: November 7, 1997 Children's Trust Fund of Texas Council Consultant Proposal Request This request for consulting services is filed under the provisions of the Government Code, Chapter 2254, Subchapter B. PURPOSE The Children's Trust Fund of Texas Council (CTF) seeks written proposals from qualified individuals or organizations to identify and prioritize the unmet needs of parents with children birth to age four years in seven Texas areas. The seven areas include the counties of El Paso, Webb Potter/Randall, Gregg, Travis, Jefferson, and the city of East Dallas. The contractor will develop and initiate a process to identify the unmet needs from both the parents perspective and service provider perspective, involve participants in prioritizing the unmet family needs in each community, and develop a comprehensive report. The proposal will include the methods to be used, a timeline, and the process to ensure broad representation by parents and local service providers of family resource programs, respite care, homeless programs, child abuse and neglect prevention activities, and other family resource services. The final report will provide the methodology used to identify the unmet needs and the process to prioritize those needs, as well as participant characteristics. CTF will review a draft copy of the report to be submitted by July 15. The final report must be completed prior to September 1, 1998. METHOD OF PAYMENT a. This is a cost-reimbursement contract. b. An original invoice will be submitted by Contractor on a monthly basis, unless another option has been approved by CTF, and must be received in the CTF office by the 15th day following the last day of the month in which the services were provided. The invoice should include: an invoice number, the dates covered by the invoice, the hours expended and a summary of the work performed. Normal payment will be made to Contractor within 30 days after receipt of properly prepared invoices. Payment will not be made for any services performed prior to the effective date of this contract. CONTRACTOR'S OBLIGATION Contractor shall: 1. Provide the services and/or deliverables in accordance with the work statement and budget 2. Allow CTF, or its designees to monitor same. Some possible methods of monitoring may include on-site visits, document review, and interviews. 3. Not transfer or assign the contract without the prior written consent of CTF. 4. Adhere to General Conditions and Assurances in the contract. 5. Pay all payroll taxes, withholdings, and worker's compensation due to or for contractor's employees. 6. Serve as an independent contractor. Neither Contractor or Contractor's employees, subcontractors, or agents are or shall be deemed for any purpose to be employees of CTF or the State of Texas. CTF and the State of Texas shall not be responsible to Contractor, Contractor's employees, any governing body, or governmental entity for any payroll-related taxes or insurance related to the performance of the Services. Contractor hereby agrees to indemnify and hold CTF and the State of Texas harmless from any claims by Contractor's employees, subcontractors, or agents of any governing body, and by any governmental entity for any payroll-related taxes, payroll-related insurance, and for any and all fines and penalties assessed for non-payment thereof. 7. Process a Payee Identification Number (PIN) assigned by the Comptroller of Public Accounts. If Contractor does not have a PIN, a Texas Application for Payee Identification Number form will be required. This number is based upon Contractor's social security number or a federal tax identification number. 8. Not be a lobbyist required to register under Texas Government Code Annotated, Chapter 305 (Vernon 1997 Pamphlet). GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Submit one copy of your proposal in a sealed envelope to: Children's Trust Fund of Texas Council, 8929 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Suite 200, Austin, Texas 78757- 6854, before 4:00 p.m. December 19, 1997. Proposals may be modified or withdrawn prior to the established due date. DISCUSSIONS WITH OFFERERS AND AWARD CTF reserves the right to conduct discussions with any or all offerers, or to make an award of a contract without such discussions based only on evaluation of the written proposals. EVALUATION A. Organizations will be evaluated on time and quality of experience in like services. Equal consideration will be given to past performance, writing skills, and the effectiveness of the methodology to be used. B. Your proposal should include costs for all related expenses. TERMINATION This Request for Proposal (RFP) in no manner obligates CTF to the eventual purchase of any services described, implied or which may be proposed until confirmed by a written contract. Progress towards this end is solely at the discretion of CTF and may be terminated without penalty or obligation at any time prior to the signing of a contract. CTF reserves the right to cancel this RFP at any time, for any reason and to reject any or all proposals. OTHER Similar services were conducted by the Intercultural Development Research Association (IDRA) and it is the intent of the Children's Trust Fund of Texas Council to award the contract to IDRA unless a better proposal is received. The term of the contract is to be from date of award until September 30, 1998. The services to be provided under the contract are necessary to establish community priorities for the Children's Trust Fund for child abuse and neglect prevention programming. The Children's Trust Fund lacks sufficient personnel to perform the contract services by September 30, 1998. The Children's Trust Fund is unaware of another state agency with which it could contract to perform these services. Further technical information can be obtained from Sarah Winkler at 512/458- 1281. Interested parties are invested to express their interest and describe their capabilities by December 19, 1997. Deadline for receipt of proposals is 4:00 p.m. on December 19, 1997. Date and time will be stamped on the proposal. Proposals received later than this date and time will not be considered. All proposals must be specific and must be responsive to the criteria set forth in this request. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 5, 1997. TRD-9715463 Janie D. Fields, MPA Executive Director Children's Trust Fund of Texas Council Filed: November 17, 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 November 4, 1997, through November 10, 1997: FEDERAL AGENCY ACTIONS: Applicant: Texas Eastern Transmission Corporation; Location: Line 16-Z, within Texas Eastern's permanent existing pipeline right-of-way and access road, Matagorda County, Texas; Project Number: 97-0387-F1; Description of Proposed Action: The applicant proposes to abandon 2,700 feet of four-inch Line 16-Z. Each of the two tie-ins will be excavated within the existing right-of-way. The above ground piping will be cut and removed. The pipeline will be capped and filled with 50 psig of nitrogen and reburied in place. Preconstruction contours will be restored and each location reseeded and stabilized. Applicant: Texas Eastern Transmission Corporation; Location: Line 16-U, within Texas Eastern's permanent existing pipeline right-of-way and access road, San Patricio County, Texas; Project Number: 97-0388-F1; Description of Proposed Action: The applicant proposes to abandon 15,100 feet of four-inch Line 16-U. Each of the two tie-ins will be excavated within the existing right-of-way. The above ground piping will be cut and removed. The pipeline will be capped and filled with 50 psig of nitrogen and reburied in place. Preconstruction contours will be restored and each location reseeded and stabilized. Applicant: National Marine Fisheries Service; Location: Mid-Atlantic and Northeast segments of the Atlantic ocean; Project Number: 97-0390-F1; Description of Proposed Action: The applicant proposes to close the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast segments of the Atlantic drift gillnet fisheries for swordfish, tuna, and shark from November 27, 1997 through July 31, 1998, to avoid jeopardy to the continued existence of the northern right whale. Applicant: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Location: Texas Chenier Plain, within the upper reaches of the Texas coast; Project Number: 97-0391-F1; Description of Proposed Action: The applicant proposes to establish land protection actions within designated Important Habitat Areas in the Texas Chenier Plain. These actions are designed to protect migratory birds and their habitat, declining wetland types, and unique community types in the area. As proposed, lands would be protected through a variety of available programs and options, including fee- title and conservation easement acquisition by the Fish and Wildlife Service. The above actions are being addressed in a Land Protection Compliance Document currently under preparation and schedule for release to the public in draft by early December 1997, and to be finalized in early January, 1998. Applicant: Kenneth Pfaff; Location: Carancahua Bay, approximately 14 miles east of Port Lavaca, at 850 Bayshore Drive, Jackson County, Texas; Project Number: 97-0393-F1; Description of Proposed Action: The applicant proposes to excavate a 25-foot by 200-foot canal through wetlands and construct a 4-foot by 200-foot walkway along the southern edge of the canal. The canal would be 4-feet deep and would include a 35-foot by 25-foot turnaround area on the landward end; Type of Application: U.S.C.O.E. permit application #21048 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: Texas Meridian Resources Exploration, Inc.; Location: East Galveston Bay, in State Tracts 175A, 179A, and 180A, Galveston County, Texas; Project Number: 97-0395 -F1; Description of Proposed Action: The applicant requests an extension of time for an oil field development permit and to amend the permit to allow placement of shell fill material at drill sites. A maximum amount of approximately 5000 cubic yards of shell per site will be placed on the bay bottom, as needed, to construct drilling pads for rig stabilization. Maximum dimensions of individual shell pads will be 250-feet long by 90-feet wide by 6- feet deep. No dredging will be necessary; Type of Application: U.S.C.O.E. permit application #20104 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: Alamo Concrete Products, Ltd.; Location: Redfish Bay, at the end of Sunray Road, in Ingleside, San Patricio County, Texas; Project Number: 97-0396- F1; Description of Proposed Action: The applicant proposes to complete a bulkhead with backfill and conduct maintenance dredging in an existing basin to previously authorized depths. The basin had been dredged but the bulkhead had not been constructed when the permit expired on 12-31-87. The applicant seeks authorization to conduct maintenance dredging for a period of 10 years; Type of Application: U.S.C.O.E. permit application #12779(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 U.S.C.A. sec.sec.125-1387). Applicant: Petro-Guard Company, Inc.; Location: State Tracts 210, 215, 216, and 223 Expiritu Santo Bay and Pringle Lake, Calhoun County, Texas; Project Number: 97-0385-F1; Description of Proposed Action: The applicant requests an extension of time for the permit to conduct mineral development in State Tracts 210, 215, 216, and 223. In addition, the applicant requests an amendment to the permit to add the following state tracts to the permit area: 202, 203, 204, 205, S/2 of 209, 211, 212, 213, 214, S/2 of 217, and N/2 of 227, Espiritu Santo Bay, and Pringle Lake, Calhoun County; Type of Application: U.S.C.O.E. permit application #11006(09) 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). FEDERAL AGENCY ACTIVITIES: Applicant: U. S. Department of the Navy; Project Number: 97-0389-F2; Description of Proposed Activity: The applicant proposes to implement enhanced maintenance activities in support of the Integrated Maintenance Program (IMP) at Naval Air Station (NAS) Kingsville, Texas for T-45 trainer aircraft. 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 November 12, 1997. TRD-9715160 Garry Mauro Chairman Coastal Coordination Council Filed: November 12, 1997 Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner Notice of Rate Ceilings The Consumer Credit Commissioner of Texas has ascertained the following rate ceilings by use of the formulas and methods described in Articles 1D.003 and 1D.009, Title 79, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, as amended (Articles 5069- 1D.003 and 1D.009, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes). The weekly ceiling as prescribed by Art. 1D.003 and 1D.009 for the period of 11/17/97 - 11/23/97 is 18% for Consumer1/Agricultural/Commercial2/credit thru $250,000. The weekly ceiling as prescribed by Art. 1D.003 and 1D.009 for the period of 11/17/97 - 11/23/97 is 18% for Commercial over $250,000. [sup]1Credit for personal, family or household use. [sup]2Credit for business, commercial, investment or other similar purpose. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 12, 1997. TRD-9715186 Leslie L. Pettijohn Commissioner Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner Filed: November 12, 1997 Texas Department of Criminal Justice Request for Offer The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Request for Offer (RFO) is to solicit offers for Business Process Reengineering services in support of the second phase of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Offender Information Management (OIM) Business Process Reengineering (BPR) project. Respondents must respond with an offer for services to commence in January 1998, and be a certified QISV vendor at the completion of contract negotiations. To request a copy of the RFO with attachments, contact Lynn Ayala: Address: P.O. Box 4016, Huntsville, Texas 77342-4016, Phone: (409) 437-1193, Fax: (409) 437- 1011. Closing date: 2:00 p.m., December 10, 1997. TDCJ reserves the right to reject any and all responses submitted and to accept the offer that is considered to be in the best interest of TDCJ. TDCJ may request additional information as necessary, to clarify, explain, and verify any aspect of an offer. TDCJ shall be the sole judge of the acceptability of any offer. Issued in Huntsville, Texas, on November 12, 1997. TRD-9715101 Carl Reynolds General Counsel Texas Department of Criminal Justice Filed: November 12, 1997 General Services Commission Notice of Request for Offers Notice is hereby given to all interested parties that pursuant to Texas Government Code, Title 10, Subtitle D, Chapter 2166, the General Services Commission on behalf of the Department of Public Safety, is soliciting proposals for the potential purchase of raw land in a northwest segment of Harris County, Texas (details in RFO) of at least 15 acres or a minimum of 653,400 square feet of contiguous land. The commission will evaluate the proposals in accordance with the criteria outlined in a Request for Offers. The Request for Offers containing all the requirements necessary for an appropriate response may be obtained on and after November 12, 1997, from Steve Huber at (512) 475-2379. All responses must be received in a sealed envelope no later than 3:00 p.m., Central Standard Time, on December 12, 1997, at the following address: General Services Commission, Central Services Building, 1711 San Jacinto Boulevard, P.O. Box 13047, Austin, Texas 78711-3047, Attention: Bid Room (Room 180). Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 6, 1997. TRD-9714757 Judy Ponder General Counsel General Services Commission Filed: November 6, 1997 Texas Department of Health Extension of Deadline for Receipt of Proposals for Shots Across Texas/African American Immunization Grassroots Coalition Development A notice of request for proposals for Shots Across Texas/African American Immunization Grassroots Coalition Development was published in the October 24, 1997, issue of the Texas Register (22 TexReg 10552) to maintain, establish, and develop grass roots local immunization coalitions to promote and ensure the timely and appropriate immunization of children two years and younger. The deadline for receipt of these proposals has been extended from December 1, 1997, until December 15, 1997, 5:00 p.m., to be submitted to the Texas Department of Health, Immunization Division, Tower Building, Room T-310, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, attention: Jan Warfield. Proposals received after this deadline, or via fax transmission, will not be accepted. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 6, 1997. TRD-9714796 Susan K. Steeg General Counsel Texas Department of Health Filed: November 6, 1997 Licensing Action for Radioactive Materials The Texas Department of Health has taken actions regarding licenses for the possession and use of radioactive materials as listed in the table below. The subheading labeled "Location" indicates the city in which the radioactive material may be possessed and/or used. The location listing "Throughout Texas" indicates that the radioactive material may be used on a temporary basis at job sites throughout the state. [graphic] [graphic] [graphic] The Texas Department of Health has taken actions regarding licenses for the possession and use of radioactive materials as listed in the table below. The subheading labeled "Location" indicates the city in which the radioactive material may be possessed and/or used. The location listing "Throughout Texas" indicates that the radioactive material may be used on a temporary basis at job sites throughout the state. In issuing new licenses and amending and renewing existing licenses, the Texas Department of Health, Bureau of Radiation Control, has determined that the applicants are qualified by reason of training and experience to use the material in question for the purposes requested in accordance with Texas Regulations for Control of Radiation in such a manner as to minimize danger to public health and safety or property and the environment; the applicants' proposed equipment, facilities, and procedures are adequate to minimize danger to public health and safety or property and the environment; the issuance of the license(s) will not be inimical to the health and safety of the public or the environment; and the applicants satisfy any applicable special requirements in the Texas Regulations for Control of Radiation. This notice affords the opportunity for a hearing on written request of a licensee, applicant, or "person affected" within 30 days of the date of publication of this notice. A "person affected" is defined as a person who is resident of a county, or a county adjacent to the county, in which the radioactive materials are or will be located, including any person who is doing business or who has a legal interest in land in the county or adjacent county, and any local government in the county; and who can demonstrate that he has suffered or will suffer actual injury or economic damage due to emissions of radiation. A licensee, applicant, or "person affected" may request a hearing by writing Richard A. Ratliff, P.E., Chief, Bureau of Radiation Control (Director, Radiation Control Program), 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756-3189. Any request for a hearing must contain the name and address of the person who considers himself affected by Agency action, identify the subject license, specify the reasons why the person considers himself affected, and state the relief sought. If the person is represented by an agent, the name and address of the agent must be stated. Copies of these documents and supporting materials are available for inspection and copying at the office of the Bureau of Radiation Control, Texas Department of Health, Exchange Building, 8407 Wall Street, Austin, Texas, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday (except holidays). Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 6,, 1997. TRD-9714746 Susan K. Steeg General Counsel Texas Department of Health Filed: November 6, 1997 Texas Department of Insurance 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 Student Plans, Inc., a foreign third party administrator. The home office is Naperville, Illinois. Application for incorporation in Texas of Wisenberg, Pozmantier & Co., Inc. (doing business under the assumed name of Wisenberg Insurance + Risk Management), a domestic third party administrator. The home office is Houston, Texas. Application for admission to Texas of Partners for Women's Health Care, Inc., a foreign third party administrator. The home office is Wilmington, Delaware. Application for admission to Texas of Fem Partners, 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 November 12, 1997. TRD-9715187 Bernice Ross Deputy Chief Clerk Texas Department of Insurance Filed: November 12, 1997 Texas Lottery Commission Request for Proposals The Texas Lottery is issuing a Request for Proposals ("RFP") entitled Texas Lottery Prize Vehicle Package. The purpose of this RFP is to obtain Proposals to furnish pick-up trucks as a part of the prize structure for an instant ticket lottery game anticipated to be offered in the Spring of 1998 for the Texas Lottery Commission ("Texas Lottery") as provided in this RFP. It is the intent of the Texas Lottery to obtain the services of a qualified manufacturer of full size pick-up trucks to furnish limited edition, customized pick-up trucks as well as a cooperative advertising and promotional campaign on behalf of a Texas Lottery instant ticket game. Proposers responding to this RFP are expected to provide the Texas Lottery with information and evidence that will permit awarding a contract in a manner that best serves the interests of the Texas Lottery. Schedule of Events The time schedule for awarding a contract under this RFP is listed as follows. The Texas Lottery reserves the right to amend the schedule. If significant changes are made, all potential proposers will be notified. Issuance of RFP, November 21, 1997 Letter of Intent Due, December 12, 1997 Written Questions Due, December 19, 1997 Responses to Written Questions Issued, January 5, 1998 Proposals Due, January 23, 1998 Announcement of Apparent Successful Proponent, January 30, 1998 (or as soon as possible thereafter) To obtain a copy of the RFP, please contact: Colette Davis Pena, Assistant General Counsel, Texas Lottery Commission, Post Office Box 16630, Austin, Texas 78761-6630, (512) 344-5123 or by Fax (512) 344-5189. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 10, 1997. TRD-9715084 Kimberly Kiplin General Counsel Texas Lottery Commission Filed: November 10, 1997 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Notices of Applications for Waste Disposal/Discharge Permits Notices of Applications for waste disposal/discharge permits issued during the period of November 3rd through November 7, 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 the 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-MC105, 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, type of application-new permit, amendment, or renewal and permit number. CITY OF COLUMBUS, P.O. Box 87, Columbus, Texas 78934; the Columbus Industrial Park Wastewater Treatment Facilities will be located approximately 1000 feet south and 2000 feet west of the intersection of State Highway 71 and the Colorado River in Colorado County, Texas; new; Permit Number 10025-002. DISPOSAL SYSTEMS, INC., P.O. Box 1914, Houston, Texas 77536; a RCRA permitted treatment storage, and disposal facility which also conducts organic chemical recycling operations; the plant site is located at 2525 Battleground Road, adjacent to the west side of State Highway 134 approximately two miles north of the intersection of State Highway 134 and State Highway 225 in the City of Deer Park, Harris County, Texas; new; Permit Number 03937. CITY OF LUFKIN, P.O. Drawer 190, Lufkin, Texas 75901; the Hurricane Creek Wastewater Treatment Facilities are located approximately 1,600 feet northwest of the point where Hurricane Creek intersects Farm-to-Market Road 324 and south of the City of Lufkin in Angelina County, Texas; amendment; Permit Number 10214- 001. CITY OF POTTSBORO, P.O. Box 1099, Pottsboro, Texas 75076; the wastewater treatment plant is located on County Line Road at Little Mineral Creek, approximately 1.6 miles north of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 120 and Farm-to-Market Road 996 and approximately 0.5 mile east of Farm-to-Market Road 120 in Grayson County, Texas; amendment; Permit Number 10591-001. CITY OF SEADRIFT, P.O. Box 159, Seadrift, Texas 77983; a municipal water treatment plant with reverse osmosis water purification system; the plant site is located approximately 300 feet east of the intersection of Dallas Avenue and Main Street, on the north side of Dallas Avenue in the City of Seadrift, Calhoun County, Texas; new; Permit Number 03954. CITY OF SPRINGLAKE, P.O. Box 249, Springlake, Texas 79082; the wastewater treatment facilities and disposal site are located approximately 1000 feet south of U.S. Highway 70 and approximately 0.5 mile west of the City of Springlake in Lamb County, Texas; amendment; Permit Number 11016-001. TRIANGLE PACIFIC CORPORATION, 1100 Cottonford Road, Center, Texas 75935; a laminated hardwood processing plant; the plant site is located at 1100 Cottonform Road in the City of Center, Shelby County, Texas; new; 03950. QUALITECH STEEL CORPORATION, 200 Marvin L. Berry Road, Corpus Christi, Texas 78409; an iron carbide production plant, the plant site is located approximately 1.5 miles southeast of the intersection of Suntide Road and Missouri-Pacific Railroad between Viola Channel and the Missouri-Pacific Railroad tracks northwest of the Tule Lake Turning Basin, Nueces County, Texas; new; Permit Number 03948. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 10, 1997. TRD-9715038 Eugenia K. Brumm, Ph.D. Chief Clerk Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Filed: November 10, 1997 Notice of Public Hearing (General Operating Permits) Notice is hereby given that under the requirements of Texas Health and Safety Code, sec.382.017 and Texas Government Code, Subchapter B, Chapter 2001, the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC or commission) will conduct a public hearing to receive testimony concerning revisions to Chapter 122. The commission proposes new sec.122.516, concerning the requirements for a site- wide general operating permit. The proposed new section will provide a simplified alternate permitting mechanism for compliance with the operating permit program mandated by Title V of the Federal Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990. Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 70 (40 CFR 70) allows general permits as an alternate mechanism for numerous similar sources that are subject to Title V. Chapter 122 was promulgated in response to 40 CFR 70 and also allows this alternate mechanism. A public hearing on the proposal will be held December 18, 1997, at 10:00 a.m. in Room 5108 of TNRCC Building F, located at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin. The hearing is structured for the receipt of oral or written comments by interested persons. Individuals may present oral statements when called upon in order of registration. Open discussion within the audience will not occur during the hearing; however, an agency staff member will be available to discuss the proposal 30 minutes prior to the hearing and answer questions before and after the hearing. Written comments may be mailed to Lisa Martin, TNRCC Office of Policy and Regulatory Development, MC 205, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 or faxed to (512) 239-4808. All comments should reference Rule Log Number 97176- 122-AI. Comments must be received by 5:00 p.m., December 22, 1997. For further information or questions concerning this proposal, please contact Bruce McFarland of the Operating Permits Division, Office of Air Quality, (512) 239- 1132. 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 November 5, 1997. TRD-9714813 Kevin McCalla Director, Legal Division Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Filed: November 6, 1997 Provisionally-Issued Temporary Permits to Appropriate State Water Permits issued during the period of November 7, 1997. Application Number TA-7898 by Amarillo Road Company for diversion of 10 acre- feet in a one-year period for industrial (roadway construction) use. Water may be diverted from Sand Creek, Brazos River Basin, approximately 18 miles southeast of Post, Garza County, Texas at the crossing of U.S. Hwy 84 and Sand Creek. Application Number TA-7899 by Mitchell Energy Corporation for diversion of 2 acre-feet in a six-month period for mining (oil and gas well drilling) use. Water may be diverted from Oliver Creek, Trinity River Basin, approximately 16 miles southwest of Denton, Denton County, Texas and south of FM 1384. 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, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711, Telephone (512) 239-4433. Information concerning these applications may be obtained by contacting the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711, Telephone (512) 239-3300. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 10, 1997. TRD-9715037 Eugenia K. Brumm, Ph.D. Chief Clerk Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Filed: November 10, 1997 Public Utility Commission of Texas Notice of Application for Amendment to Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority On November 6, 1997, Max-Tel Communications, Inc. filed an application with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) to amend its service provider certificate of operating authority (SPCOA) granted in SPCOA Certificate Number 60086. Applicant intends to expand its geographic area to include the entire state of Texas. The Application: Application of Max-Tel Communications, Inc. for an Amendment to its Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 18103. Persons with questions about this docket, or who wish to intervene or otherwise participate in these proceedings should make appropriate filings or comments to the commission at the Public Utility Commission of Texas, at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326 no later than November 26, 1997. You may contact the PUC Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936- 7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 18103. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 6, 1997. TRD-9714890 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: November 7, 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 an application on November 6, 1997, for a service provider certificate of operating authority (SPCOA), pursuant to sec.sec.54.154-54.159 of the Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA). A summary of the application follows. Docket Title and Number: Application of TCI Telephone Services of Texas, Inc., d/b/a People Link by TCI for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 18309 before the Public Utility Commission of Texas. Applicant intends to provide local exchange and access services including vertical features, basic and primary ISDN, and a variety of local telecommunications services. Applicant's requested SPCOA geographic area includes the geographic regions currently served by the following incumbent local exchange companies: Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, GTE Southwest, Inc., Central Telephone Company, United Telephone Company of Texas, Inc., Sugar Land Telephone Company, 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 Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120 no later than November 26, 1997. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 10, 1997. TRD-9715048 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: November 10, 1997 Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas an application on November 6, 1997, for a service provider certificate of operating authority (SPCOA), pursuant to sec.sec.54.154-54.159 of the Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA). A summary of the application follows. Docket Title and Number: Application of Dobson Wireless, Inc. for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 18292 before the Public Utility Commission of Texas. Applicant intends to provide all forms of telecommunications services, including local exchange access services, local exchange usage services, switched access services, network services, operator assisted services, directory assistance, toll-free calling, dual party relay services, and access to 911 emergency services. Applicant's requested SPCOA geographic area includes the entire area of the existing Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and GTE Southwest, Inc. exchanges in the state of Texas. 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 Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120 no later than November 26, 1997. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 10, 1997. TRD-9715049 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: November 10, 1997 NOTICES OF FILING OF TARIFF TO OFFER LIFELINE AND LINK UP AMERICA PROGRAMS Notice is given to the public of the filing by Dell Telephone Cooperative, Inc. with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) a tariff on November 4, 1997, seeking approval to offer Lifeline and Link Up America programs. Application Title and Number: Application of Dell Telephone Cooperative, Inc. to Revise General Exchange Tariff, Lifeline Program and Link Up America (LUA) Program; Tariff Control Number 18244. Tariff Application: Lifeline is a program that offers discounted rates for local exchange service to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. Link Up America is a program that offers discounted rates for service connection to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. The application will be processed administratively pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule sec.23.26. Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon 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 Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936- 7120 by December 1, 1997. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 12, 1997. TRD-9715103 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: November 12, 1997 Notice is given to the public of the filing by La Ward Telephone Exchange, Inc. with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) a tariff on November 4, 1997, seeking approval to offer Lifeline and Link Up America programs. Application Title and Number: Application of La Ward Telephone Exchange, Inc. to Provide Two New Services, The Lifeline Program and Link Up America (LUA) Program; Tariff Control Number 18245. Tariff Application: Lifeline is a program that offers discounted rates for local exchange service to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. Link Up America is a program that offers discounted rates for service connection to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. The application will be processed administratively pursuant to PUC Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule sec.23.26. Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon 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 Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936- 7120 by December 1, 1997. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 12, 1997. TRD-9715104 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: November 12, 1997 Notice is given to the public of the filing by Ganado Telephone Company, Inc. with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) a tariff on November 4, 1997, seeking approval to offer Lifeline and Link Up America programs. Application Title and Number: Application of Ganado Telephone Company, Inc. Requesting Approval to Provide Two New Services, The Lifeline Program and Link Up America (LUA) Program; Tariff Control Number 18246. Tariff Application: Lifeline is a program that offers discounted rates for local exchange service to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. Link Up America is a program that offers discounted rates for service connection to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. The application will be processed administratively pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule sec.23.26. Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon 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 Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936- 7120 by December 1, 1997. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 12, 1997. TRD-9715105 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: November 12, 1997 Notice is given to the public of the filing by Lufkin-Conroe Telephone Exchange, Inc., with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) of a tariff on November 5, 1997, seeking approval to offer Lifeline and Link Up America programs. Application Title and Number: Application of Lufkin-Conroe Telephone Exchange, Inc. to Revise General Exchange Tariff; Lifeline Program and Link-Up America (LUA) Program; Tariff Control Number 18257. Tariff Application: Lifeline is a program that offers discounted rates for local exchange service to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. Link Up America is a program that offers discounted rates for service connection to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. The application will be processed administratively pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule sec.23.26. Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon 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 Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936- 7120 by December 1, 1997. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 12, 1997. TRD-9715106 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: November 12, 1997 Notice is given to the public of the filing by Kerrville Telephone Company, with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) a tariff on November 5, 1997, seeking approval to offer Lifeline and Link Up America programs. Application Title and Number: Application of Kerrville Telephone Company to Revise General Exchange Tariff, Lifeline Program and Link-Up America (LUA) Program; Tariff Control Number 18260. Tariff Application: Lifeline is a program that offers discounted rates for local exchange service to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. Link Up America is a program that offers discounted rates for service connection to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. The application will be processed administratively pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule sec.23.26. Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon 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 Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936- 7120 by December 1, 1997. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 12, 1997. TRD-9715107 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: November 12, 1997 Notice is given to the public of the filing by Texas Alltel, Inc. with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) a tariff on November 5, 1997, seeking approval to offer Lifeline and Link Up America programs. Application Title and Number: Application of Texas Alltel, Inc. to Revise General Exchange Tariff, Lifeline Program and Link Up America (LUA) Program; Tariff Control Number 18261. Tariff Application: Lifeline is a program that offers discounted rates for local exchange service to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. Link Up America is a program that offers discounted rates for service connection to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. The application will be processed administratively pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule sec.23.26. Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon 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 Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936- 7120 by December 1, 1997. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 12, 1997. TRD-9715108 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: November 12, 1997 Notice is given to the public of the filing by Sugar Land Telephone Company with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) a tariff on November 5, 1997, seeking approval to offer Lifeline and Link Up America programs. Application Title and Number: Application of Sugar Land Telephone Company to Revise General Exchange Tariff, Lifeline Program and Link Up America (LUA) Program; Tariff Control Number 18262. Tariff Application: Lifeline is a program that offers discounted rates for local exchange service to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. Link Up America is a program that offers discounted rates for service connection to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. The application will be processed administratively pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule sec.23.26. Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon 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 Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936- 7120 by December 1, 1997. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 12, 1997. TRD-9715109 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: November 12, 1997 Notice is given to the public of the filing by Coleman County Telephone Cooperative, Inc. with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) a tariff on November 5, 1997, seeking approval to offer Lifeline and Link Up America programs. Application Title and Number: Application of Coleman County Telephone Cooperative, Inc. for Approval of Lifeline Program and Link Up America (LUA) Program; Tariff Control Number 18282. Tariff Application: Lifeline is a program that offers discounted rates for local exchange service to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. Link Up America is a program that offers discounted rates for service connection to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. The application will be processed administratively pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule sec.23.26. Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon 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 Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936- 7120 by December 1, 1997. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 12, 1997. TRD-9715110 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: November 12, 1997 Notice is given to the public of the filing by Community Telephone Company, Inc. with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) a tariff on November 5, 1997, seeking approval to offer Lifeline and Link Up America programs. Application Title and Number: Application of Community Telephone Company, Inc. for Approval of Lifeline Program and Link Up America (LUA) Program; Tariff Control Number 18283. Tariff Application: Lifeline is a program that offers discounted rates for local exchange service to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. Link Up America is a program that offers discounted rates for service connection to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. The application will be processed administratively pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule sec.23.26. Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon 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 Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936- 7120 by December 1, 1997. Hearing- and speech- impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 12, 1997. TRD-9715111 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: November 12, 1997 Notice is given to the public of the filing by Central Texas Telephone Cooperative, Inc. with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) a tariff on November 5, 1997, seeking approval to offer Lifeline and Link Up America programs. Application Title and Number: Application of Central Texas Telephone Cooperative, Inc. for Approval of Lifeline Program and Link Up America (LUA) Program; Tariff Control Number 18284. Tariff Application: Lifeline is a program that offers discounted rates for local exchange service to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. Link Up America is a program that offers discounted rates for service connection to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. The application will be processed administratively pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule sec.23.26. Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon 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 Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936- 7120 by December 1, 1997. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 12, 1997. TRD-9715112 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: November 12, 1997 Notice is given to the public of the filing by Electra Telephone Company with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) a tariff on November 6, 1997, seeking approval to offer Lifeline and Link Up America programs. Application Title and Number: Application of Electra Telephone Company for Approval of Lifeline Program and Link Up America (LUA) Program; Tariff Control Number 18296. Tariff Application: Lifeline is a program that offers discounted rates for local exchange service to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. Link Up America is a program that offers discounted rates for service connection to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. The application will be processed administratively pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule sec.23.26. Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon 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 Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936- 7120 by December 1, 1997. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 12, 1997. TRD-9715113 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: November 12, 1997 Notice is given to the public of the filing by Border to Border Communications, Inc. with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) a tariff on November 6, 1997, seeking approval to offer Lifeline and Link Up America programs. Application Title and Number: Application of Border to Border Communications, Inc. for Approval of Lifeline Program and Link Up America (LUA) Program; Tariff Control Number 18297. Tariff Application: Lifeline is a program that offers discounted rates for local exchange service to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. Link Up America is a program that offers discounted rates for service connection to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. The application will be processed administratively pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule sec.23.26. Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon 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 Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936- 7120 by December 1, 1997. Hearing- and speech- impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 12, 1997. TRD-9715114 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: November 12, 1997 Notice is given to the public of the filing by E.N.M.R. Telephone Cooperative, Inc. with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) of a tariff on November 6, 1997, seeking approval to offer Lifeline and Link Up America programs. Application Title and Number: Application of E.N.M.R. Telephone Cooperative, Inc. for Approval of Lifeline Program and Link Up America (LUA) Program; Tariff Control Number 18298. Tariff Application: Lifeline is a program that offers discounted rates for local exchange service to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. Link Up America is a program that offers discounted rates for service connection to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. The application will be processed administratively pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule sec.23.26. Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon 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 Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936- 7120 by December 1, 1997. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 12, 1997. TRD-9715115 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: November 12, 1997 Notice is given to the public of the filing by Eastex Telephone Cooperative, Inc. with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) of a tariff on November 6, 1997, seeking approval to offer Lifeline and Link Up America programs. Application Title and Number: Application of Eastex Telephone Cooperative, Inc. for Approval of Lifeline Program and Link Up America (LUA) Program; Tariff Control Number 18299. Tariff Application: Lifeline is a program that offers discounted rates for local exchange service to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. Link Up America is a program that offers discounted rates for service connection to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. The application will be processed administratively pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule sec.23.26. Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon 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 Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936- 7120 by December 1, 1997. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 12, 1997. TRD-9715116 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: November 12, 1997 Notice is given to the public of the filing by Cumby Telephone Cooperative, Inc. with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) of a tariff on November 6, 1997, seeking approval to offer Lifeline and Link Up America programs. Application Title and Number: Application of Cumby Telephone Cooperative, Inc. for Approval of Lifeline Program and Link-Up America (LUA) Program; Tariff Control Number 18300. Tariff Application: Lifeline is a program that offers discounted rates for local exchange service to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. Link Up America is a program that offers discounted rates for service connection to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. The application will be processed administratively pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule sec.23.26. Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon 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 Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936- 7120 by December 1, 1997. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 12, 1997. TRD-9715117 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: November 12, 1997 Notice is given to the public of the filing by Muenster Telephone Corporation of Texas, with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) of a tariff on November 6, 1997, seeking approval to offer Lifeline and Link Up America programs. Application Title and Number: Application of Muenster Telephone Corporation of Texas for Approval of Lifeline Program and Link-Up America (LUA) Program; Tariff Control Number 18304. Tariff Application: Lifeline is a program that offers discounted rates for local exchange service to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. Link Up America is a program that offers discounted rates for service connection to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. The application will be processed administratively pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule sec.23.26. Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon 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 Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936- 7120 by December 1, 1997. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 12, 1997. TRD-9715118 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: November 12, 1997 Notice is given to the public of the filing by Mid-Plains Rural Telephone Cooperative, Inc., with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) of a tariff on November 6, 1997, seeking approval to offer Lifeline and Link Up America programs. Application Title and Number: Application of Mid-Plains Rural Telephone Cooperative, Inc. for Approval of Lifeline Program and Link-Up America (LUA) Program; Tariff Control Number 18305. Tariff Application: Lifeline is a program that offers discounted rates for local exchange service to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. Link Up America is a program that offers discounted rates for service connection to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. The application will be processed administratively pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule sec.23.26. Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon 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 Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936- 7120 by December 1, 1997. Hearing- and speech- impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 12, 1997. TRD-9715119 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: November 12, 1997 Notice is given to the public of the filing by Tatum Telephone Company with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) of a tariff on November 6, 1997, seeking approval to offer Lifeline and Link Up America programs. Application Title and Number: Application of Tatum Telephone Company for Approval of Lifeline Program and Link Up America (LUA) Program; Tariff Control Number 18306. Tariff Application: Lifeline is a program that offers discounted rates for local exchange service to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. Link Up America is a program that offers discounted rates for service connection to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. The application will be processed administratively pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule sec.23.26. Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon 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 Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936- 7120 by December 1, 1997. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 12, 1997. TRD-9715120 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: November 12, 1997 Notice is given to the public of the filing by Lipan Telephone Company with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) of a tariff on November 6, 1997, seeking approval to offer Lifeline and Link Up America programs. Application Title and Number: Application of Lipan Telephone Company for Approval of Lifeline Program and Link Up America (LUA) Program; Tariff Control Number 18308. Tariff Application: Lifeline is a program that offers discounted rates for local exchange service to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. Link Up America is a program that offers discounted rates for service connection to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. The application will be processed administratively pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule sec.23.26. Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon 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 Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936- 7120 by December 1, 1997. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 12, 1997. TRD-9715121 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: November 12, 1997 Notice is given to the public of the filing by Santa Rosa Telephone Cooperative, Inc. with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) of a tariff on November 6, 1997, seeking approval to offer Lifeline and Link Up America programs. Application Title and Number: Application of Santa Rosa Telephone Cooperative, Inc. for Approval of Lifeline Program and Link-Up America (LUA) Program; Tariff Control Number 18311. Tariff Application: Lifeline is a program that offers discounted rates for local exchange service to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. Link Up America is a program that offers discounted rates for service connection to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. The application will be processed administratively pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule sec.23.26. Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon 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 Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936- 7120 by December 1, 1997. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 12, 1997. TRD-9715122 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: November 12, 1997 Notice is given to the public of the filing by Peoples Telephone Cooperative, Inc. with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) of a tariff on November 6, 1997, seeking approval to offer Lifeline and Link Up America programs. Application Title and Number: Application of Peoples Telephone Cooperative, Inc. for Approval of Lifeline Program and Link Up America (LUA) Program; Tariff Control Number 18312. Tariff Application: Lifeline is a program that offers discounted rates for local exchange service to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. Link Up America is a program that offers discounted rates for service connection to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. The application will be processed administratively pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule sec.23.26. Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon 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 Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936- 7120 by December 1, 1997. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 12, 1997. TRD-9715123 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: November 12, 1997 Notice is given to the public of the filing by Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative, Inc. with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) of a tariff on November 6, 1997, seeking approval to offer Lifeline and Link Up America programs. Application Title and Number: Application of Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative, Inc. for Approval of Lifeline Program and Link-Up America (LUA) Program; Tariff Control Number 18313. Tariff Application: Lifeline is a program that offers discounted rates for local exchange service to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. Link Up America is a program that offers discounted rates for service connection to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. The application will be processed administratively pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule sec.23.26. Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon 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 Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936- 7120 by December 1, 1997. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 12, 1997. TRD-9715124 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: November 12, 1997 Notice is given to the public of the filing by North Texas Telephone Company with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) of a tariff on November 6, 1997, seeking approval to offer Lifeline and Link Up America programs. Application Title and Number: Application of North Texas Telephone Company for Approval of Lifeline Program and Link Up America (LUA) Program; Tariff Control Number 18314. Tariff Application: Lifeline is a program that offers discounted rates for local exchange service to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. Link Up America is a program that offers discounted rates for service connection to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. The application will be processed administratively pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule sec.23.26. Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon 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 Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936- 7120 by December 1, 1997. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 12, 1997. TRD-9715125 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: November 12, 1997 Notice is given to the public of the filing by South Plains Telephone Cooperative, Inc. with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) of a tariff on November 6, 1997, seeking approval to offer Lifeline and Link Up America programs. Application Title and Number: Application of South Plains Telephone Cooperative, Inc. for Approval of Lifeline Program and Link Up America (LUA) Program; Tariff Control Number 18315. Tariff Application: Lifeline is a program that offers discounted rates for local exchange service to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. Link Up America is a program that offers discounted rates for service connection to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. The application will be processed administratively pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule sec.23.26. Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon 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 Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936- 7120 by December 1, 1997. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 12, 1997. TRD-9715126 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: November 12, 1997 Notice is given to the public of the filing by West Plains Telecommunications, Inc. with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) of a tariff on November 6, 1997, seeking approval to offer Lifeline and Link Up America programs. Application Title and Number: Application of West Plains Telecommunications, Inc. for Approval of Lifeline Program and Link Up America (LUA) Program; Tariff Control Number 18316. Tariff Application: Lifeline is a program that offers discounted rates for local exchange service to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. Link Up America is a program that offers discounted rates for service connection to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. The application will be processed administratively pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule sec.23.26. Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon 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 Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936- 7120 by December 1, 1997. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 12, 1997. TRD-9715127 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: November 12, 1997 Notice is given to the public of the filing by XIT Rural Telephone Cooperative, Inc. with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) of a tariff on November 6, 1997, seeking approval to offer Lifeline and Link Up America programs. Application Title and Number: Application of XIT Rural Telephone Cooperative, Inc. for Approval of Lifeline Program and Link-Up America (LUA) Program; Tariff Control Number 18317. Tariff Application: Lifeline is a program that offers discounted rates for local exchange service to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. Link Up America is a program that offers discounted rates for service connection to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. The application will be processed administratively pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule sec.23.26. Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon 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 Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936- 7120 by December 1, 1997. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 12, 1997. TRD-9715129 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: November 12, 1997 Notice is given to the public of the filing by West Texas Rural Telephone Cooperative, Inc. with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) of a tariff on November 6, 1997, seeking approval to offer Lifeline and Link Up America programs. Application Title and Number: Application of West Texas Rural Telephone Cooperative, Inc. for Approval of Lifeline Program and Link Up America (LUA) Program; Tariff Control Number 18318. Tariff Application: Lifeline is a program that offers discounted rates for local exchange service to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. Link Up America is a program that offers discounted rates for service connection to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. The application will be processed administratively pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule sec.23.26. Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon 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 Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936- 7120 by December 1, 1997. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 12, 1997. TRD-9715130 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: November 12, 1997 Notice is given to the public of the filing by Brazos Telecommunications, Inc. with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) of a tariff on November 6, 1997, seeking approval to offer Lifeline and Link Up America programs. Application Title and Number: Application of Brazos Telecommunications, Inc. for Approval of Lifeline Program and Link-Up America (LUA) Program; Tariff Control Number 18319. Tariff Application: Lifeline is a program that offers discounted rates for local exchange service to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. Link Up America is a program that offers discounted rates for service connection to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. The application will be processed administratively pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule sec.23.26. Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon 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 Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936- 7120 by December 1, 1997. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 12, 1997. TRD-9715131 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: November 12, 1997 Notice is given to the public of the filing by Blossom Telephone Company, Inc. with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) of a tariff on November 6, 1997, seeking approval to offer Lifeline and Link Up America programs. Application Title and Number: Application of Blossom Telephone Company, Inc. for Approval of Lifeline Program and Link Up America (LUA) Program; Tariff Control Number 18320. Tariff Application: Lifeline is a program that offers discounted rates for local exchange service to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. Link Up America is a program that offers discounted rates for service connection to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. The application will be processed administratively pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule sec.23.26. Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon 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 Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936- 7120 by December 1, 1997. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 12, 1997. TRD-9715132 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: November 12, 1997 Notice is given to the public of the filing by Brazos Telephone Cooperative, Inc. with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) of a tariff on November 6, 1997, seeking approval to offer Lifeline and Link Up America programs. Application Title and Number: Application of Brazos Telephone Cooperative, Inc. for Approval of Lifeline Program and Link-Up America (LUA) Program; Tariff Control Number 18321. Tariff Application: Lifeline is a program that offers discounted rates for local exchange service to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. Link Up America is a program that offers discounted rates for service connection to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. The application will be processed administratively pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule sec.23.26. Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon 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 Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936- 7120 by December 1, 1997. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 12, 1997. TRD-9715133 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: November 12, 1997 Notice is given to the public of the filing by Cap Rock Telephone Cooperative, Inc. with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) of a tariff on November 6, 1997, seeking approval to offer Lifeline and Link Up America programs. Application Title and Number: Application of Cap Rock Telephone Cooperative, Inc. for Approval of Lifeline Program and Link-Up America (LUA) Program; Tariff Control Number 18301. Tariff Application: Lifeline is a program that offers discounted rates for local exchange service to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. Link Up America is a program that offers discounted rates for service connection to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. The application will be processed administratively pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule sec.23.26. Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon 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 Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936- 7120 by December 1, 1997. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 12, 1997. TRD-9715134 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: November 12, 1997 Notice is given to the public of the filing by Big Bend Telephone Company, Inc. with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) of a tariff on November 6, 1997, seeking approval to offer Lifeline and Link Up America programs. Application Title and Number: Application of Big Bend Telephone Company, Inc. for Approval of Lifeline Program and Link-Up America (LUA) Program; Tariff Control Number 18302. Tariff Application: Lifeline is a program that offers discounted rates for local exchange service to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. Link Up America is a program that offers discounted rates for service connection to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. The application will be processed administratively pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule sec.23.26. Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon 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 Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936- 7120 by December 1, 1997. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 12, 1997. TRD-9715135 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: November 12, 1997 Notice is given to the public of the filing by Comanche County Telephone Company, Inc. with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) of a tariff on November 6, 1997, seeking approval to offer Lifeline and Link Up America programs. Application Title and Number: Application of Comanche County Telephone Company, Inc. for Approval of Lifeline Program and Link-Up America (LUA) Program; Tariff Control Number 18303. Tariff Application: Lifeline is a program that offers discounted rates for local exchange service to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. Link Up America is a program that offers discounted rates for service connection to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. The application will be processed administratively pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule sec.23.26. Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon 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 Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936- 7120 by December 1, 1997. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 12, 1997. TRD-9715136 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: November 12, 1997 Notice is given to the public of the filing by Five Area Telephone Cooperative, Inc. with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) of a tariff on November 5, 1997, seeking approval to offer Lifeline and Link Up America programs. Application Title and Number: Application of Five Area Telephone Cooperative, Inc. to Include Lifeline Program and Link-Up America (LUA) Program; Tariff Control Number 18252. Tariff Application: Lifeline is a program that offers discounted rates for local exchange service to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. Link Up America is a program that offers discounted rates for service connection to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. The application will be processed administratively pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule sec.23.26. Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon 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 Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936- 7120 by December 1, 1997. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 12, 1997. TRD-9715137 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: November 12, 1997 Notice is given to the public of the filing by Livingston Telephone Company, with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) of a tariff on November 5, 1997, seeking approval to offer Lifeline and Link Up America programs. Application Title and Number: Application of Livingston Telephone Company to Include Lifeline Program and Link-Up America (LUA) Program; Tariff Control Number 18253. Tariff Application: Lifeline is a program that offers discounted rates for local exchange service to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. Link Up America is a program that offers discounted rates for service connection to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. The application will be processed administratively pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule sec.23.26. Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon 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 Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936- 7120 by December 1, 1997. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 12, 1997. TRD-9715138 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: November 12, 1997 Notice is given to the public of the filing by Alenco Communications, Inc. with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) of a tariff on November 6, 1997, seeking approval to offer Lifeline and Link Up America programs. Application Title and Number: Application of Alenco Communications, Inc. for Approval of Lifeline Program and Link-Up America (LUA) Program; Tariff Control Number 18322. Tariff Application: Lifeline is a program that offers discounted rates for local exchange service to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. Link Up America is a program that offers discounted rates for service connection to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. The application will be processed administratively pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule sec.23.26. Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon 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 Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936- 7120 by December 1, 1997. Hearing- and speech- impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 12, 1997. TRD-9715139 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: November 12, 1997 Notice is given to the public of the filing by Riviera Telephone Company, Inc. with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) of a tariff on November 6, 1997, seeking approval to offer Lifeline and Link Up America programs. Application Title and Number: Application of Riviera Telephone Company, Inc. for Approval of Lifeline Program and Link Up America (LUA) Program; Tariff Control Number 18323. Tariff Application: Lifeline is a program that offers discounted rates for local exchange service to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. Link Up America is a program that offers discounted rates for service connection to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. The application will be processed administratively pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule sec.23.26. Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon 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 Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936- 7120 by December 1, 1997. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 12, 1997. TRD-9715140 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: November 12, 1997 Notice is given to the public of the filing by Panhandle Telephone Cooperative, Inc. with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) of a tariff on November 7, 1997, seeking approval to offer Lifeline and Link Up America programs. Application Title and Number: Application of Panhandle Telephone Cooperative, Inc. for Approval of Lifeline Program and Link-Up America (LUA) Program; Tariff Control Number 18325. Tariff Application: Lifeline is a program that offers discounted rates for local exchange service to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. Link Up America is a program that offers discounted rates for service connection to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. The application will be processed administratively pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule sec.23.26. Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon 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 Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936- 7120 by December 1, 1997. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 12, 1997. TRD-9715141 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: November 12, 1997 Notice is given to the public of the filing by Eaglenet, Inc. with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) of a tariff on November 7, 1997, seeking approval to offer Lifeline and Link Up America programs. Application Title and Number: Application of Eaglenet, Inc. for Approval of Lifeline Program and Link Up America (LUA) Program; Tariff Control Number 18327. Tariff Application: Lifeline is a program that offers discounted rates for local exchange service to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. Link Up America is a program that offers discounted rates for service connection to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. The application will be processed administratively pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule sec.23.26. Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon 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 Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936- 7120 by December 1, 1997. Hearing- and speech- impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 12, 1997. TRD-9715142 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: November 12, 1997 Notice is given to the public of the filing by Century Telephone of Northwest Louisiana, Inc. with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) of a tariff on November 7, 1997, seeking approval to offer Lifeline and Link Up America programs. Application Title and Number: Application of Century Telephone of Northwest Louisiana, Inc. for Approval of Lifeline Program and Link Up America (LUA) Program; Tariff Control Number 18330. Tariff Application: Lifeline is a program that offers discounted rates for local exchange service to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. Link Up America is a program that offers discounted rates for service connection to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. The application will be processed administratively pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule sec.23.26. Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon 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 Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936- 7120 by December 1, 1997. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 12, 1997. TRD-9715143 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: November 12, 1997 Notice is given to the public of the filing by Century Telephone of Lake Dallas, Inc. with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) of a tariff on November 7, 1997, seeking approval to offer Lifeline and Link Up America programs. Application Title and Number: Application of Century Telephone of Lake Dallas, Inc. foe Approval of Lifeline Program and Link Up America (LUA) Program; Tariff Control Number 18331. Tariff Application: Lifeline is a program that offers discounted rates for local exchange service to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. Link Up America is a program that offers discounted rates for service connection to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. The application will be processed administratively pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive sec.23.26. Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon 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 Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936- 7120 by December 1, 1997. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 12, 1997. TRD-9715144 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: November 12, 1997 Notice is given to the public of the filing by Century Telephone of Port Aransas, Inc. with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) of a tariff on November 7, 1997, seeking approval to offer Lifeline and Link Up America programs. Application Title and Number: Application of Century Telephone of Port Aransas, Inc. for Approval of Lifeline Program and Link Up America (LUA) Program; Tariff Control Number 18332. Tariff Application: Lifeline is a program that offers discounted rates for local exchange service to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. Link Up America is a program that offers discounted rates for service connection to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. The application will be processed administratively pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule sec.23.26. Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon 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 Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936- 7120 by December 1, 1997. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 12, 1997. TRD-9715145 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: November 12, 1997 Notice is given to the public of the filing by Century Telephone of San Marcos, Inc. with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) of a tariff on November 7, 1997, seeking approval to offer Lifeline and Link Up America programs. Application Title and Number: Application of Century Telephone of San Marcos, Inc. for Approval of Lifeline Program and Link Up America (LUA) Program; Tariff Control Number 18333. Tariff Application: Lifeline is a program that offers discounted rates for local exchange service to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. Link Up America is a program that offers discounted rates for service connection to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. The application will be processed administratively pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule sec.23.26. Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon 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 Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936- 7120 by December 1, 1997. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 12, 1997. TRD-9715146 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: November 12, 1997 Notice is given to the public of the filing by Taylor Telephone Cooperative, Inc. with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) of a tariff on November 7, 1997, seeking approval to offer Lifeline and Link Up America programs. Application Title and Number: Application of Taylor Telephone Cooperative, Inc. for Approval of Lifeline Program and Link Up America (LUA) Program; Tariff Control Number 18334. Tariff Application: Lifeline is a program that offers discounted rates for local exchange service to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. Link Up America is a program that offers discounted rates for service connection to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. The application will be processed administratively pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule sec.23.26. Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon 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 Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936- 7120 by December 1, 1997. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 12, 1997. TRD-9715147 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: November 12, 1997 Notice is given to the public of the filing by ETEX Telephone Cooperative, Inc. with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) of a tariff on November 7, 1997, seeking approval to offer Lifeline and Link Up America programs. Application Title and Number: Application of ETEX Telephone Cooperative, Inc. for Approval of Lifeline Program and Link Up America (LUA) Program; Tariff Control Number 18335. Tariff Application: Lifeline is a program that offers discounted rates for local exchange service to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. Link Up America is a program that offers discounted rates for service connection to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. The application will be processed administratively pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule sec.23.26. Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon 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 Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936- 7120 by December 1, 1997. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 12, 1997. TRD-9715148 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: November 12, 1997 Notice is given to the public of the filing by Fort Bend Telephone Company with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) of a tariff on November 7, 1997, seeking approval to offer Lifeline and Link Up America programs. Application Title and Number: Application of Fort Bend Telephone Company for Approval of Lifeline Program and Link Up America (LUA) Program; Tariff Control Number 18336. Tariff Application: Lifeline is a program that offers discounted rates for local exchange service to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. Link Up America is a program that offers discounted rates for service connection to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. The application will be processed administratively pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule sec.23.26. Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon 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 Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936- 7120 by December 1, 1997. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 12, 1997. TRD-9715149 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: November 12, 1997 Notice is given to the public of the filing by Cameron Telephone Company with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) of a tariff on November 7, 1997, seeking approval to offer Lifeline and Link Up America programs. Application Title and Number: Application of Cameron Telephone Company for Approval of Lifeline Program and Link Up America (LUA) Program; Tariff Control Number 18337. Tariff Application: Lifeline is a program that offers discounted rates for local exchange service to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. Link Up America is a program that offers discounted rates for service connection to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. The application will be processed administratively pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule sec.23.26. Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon 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 Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936- 7120 by December 1, 1997. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 12, 1997. TRD-9715150 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: November 12, 1997 Notice is given to the public of the filing by Cameron Telephone Company with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) of a tariff on November 7, 1997, seeking approval to offer Lifeline and Link Up America programs. Application Title and Number: Application of Cameron Telephone Company for Approval of Lifeline Program and Link Up America (LUA) Program; Tariff Control Number 18337. Tariff Application: Lifeline is a program that offers discounted rates for local exchange service to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. Link Up America is a program that offers discounted rates for service connection to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. The application will be processed administratively pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule sec.23.26. Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon 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 Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936- 7120 by December 1, 1997. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 12, 1997. TRD-9715151 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: November 12, 1997 Notice is given to the public of the filing by Guadalupe Valley Telephone Cooperative, Inc. with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) of a tariff on November 7, 1997, seeking approval to offer Lifeline and Link Up America programs. Application Title and Number: Application of Guadalupe Valley Telephone Cooperative, Inc. for Approval of Lifeline Program and Link Up America (LUA) Program; Tariff Control Number 18339. Tariff Application: Lifeline is a program that offers discounted rates for local exchange service to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. Link Up America is a program that offers discounted rates for service connection to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. The application will be processed administratively pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule sec.23.26. Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon 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 Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936- 7120 by December 1, 1997. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 12, 1997. TRD-9715152 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: November 12, 1997 Notice is given to the public of the filing by Colorado Valley Telephone Cooperative, Inc. with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) of a tariff on November 7, 1997, seeking approval to offer Lifeline and Link Up America programs. Application Title and Number: Application of Colorado Valley Telephone Cooperative, Inc. for Approval of Lifeline Program and Link Up America (LUA) Program; Tariff Control Number 18340. Tariff Application: Lifeline is a program that offers discounted rates for local exchange service to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. Link Up America is a program that offers discounted rates for service connection to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. The application will be processed administratively pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule sec.23.26. Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon 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 Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936- 7120 by December 1, 1997. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 12, 1997. TRD-9715153 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: November 12, 1997 Notice is given to the public of the filing by Brazoria Telephone Company with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) of a tariff on November 10, 1997, seeking approval to offer Lifeline and Link Up America programs. Application Title and Number: Application of Brazoria Telephone Company to Revise General Exchange Tariff, Lifeline Program and Link Up America (LUA) Program; Tariff Control Number 18341. Tariff Application: Lifeline is a program that offers discounted rates for local exchange service to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. Link Up America is a program that offers discounted rates for service connection to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. The application will be processed administratively pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule sec.23.26. Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon 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 Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936- 7120 by December 1, 1997. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 12, 1997. TRD-9715154 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: November 12, 1997 Notice is given to the public of the filing by Industry Telephone Cooperative, Inc. with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) of a tariff on November 7, 1997, seeking approval to offer Lifeline and Link Up America programs. Application Title and Number: Application of Industry Telephone Cooperative, Inc. for Approval of Lifeline Program and Link Up America (LUA) Program; Tariff Control Number 18342. Tariff Application: Lifeline is a program that offers discounted rates for local exchange service to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. Link Up America is a program that offers discounted rates for service connection to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. The application will be processed administratively pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule sec.23.26. Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon 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 Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936- 7120 by December 1, 1997. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 12, 1997. TRD-9715155 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: November 12, 1997 Notice is given to the public of the filing by Southwest Texas Telephone Company with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) of a tariff on November 7, 1997, seeking approval to offer Lifeline and Link Up America programs. Application Title and Number: Application of Southwest Texas Telephone Company for Approval of Lifeline Program and Link Up America (LUA) Program; Tariff Control Number 18343. Tariff Application: Lifeline is a program that offers discounted rates for local exchange service to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. Link Up America is a program that offers discounted rates for service connection to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. The application will be processed administratively pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule sec.23.26. Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon 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 Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936- 7120 by December 1, 1997. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 12, 1997. TRD-9715156 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: November 12, 1997 Notice is given to the public of the filing by Hill Country Cooperative, Inc. with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) of a tariff on November 7, 1997, seeking approval to offer Lifeline and Link Up America programs. Application Title and Number: Application of Hill Country Cooperative, Inc. for Approval of Lifeline Program and Link Up America (LUA) Program; Tariff Control Number 18344. Tariff Application: Lifeline is a program that offers discounted rates for local exchange service to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. Link Up America is a program that offers discounted rates for service connection to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. The application will be processed administratively pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule sec.23.26. Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon 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 Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936- 7120 by December 1, 1997. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 12, 1997. TRD-9715157 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: November 12, 1997 Notice is given to the public of the filing by Valley Telephone Cooperative, Inc. with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) of a tariff on November 7, 1997, seeking approval to offer Lifeline and Link Up America programs. Application Title and Number: Application of Valley Telephone Cooperative, Inc. for Approval of Lifeline Program and Link Up America (LUA) Program; Tariff Control Number 18345. Tariff Application: Lifeline is a program that offers discounted rates for local exchange service to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. Link Up America is a program that offers discounted rates for service connection to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. The application will be processed administratively pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule sec.23.26. Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon 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 Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936- 7120 by December 1, 1997. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 12, 1997. TRD-9715158 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: November 12, 1997 Notice is given to the public of the filing by Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative, Inc. with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) of a tariff on November 10, 1997, seeking approval to offer Lifeline and Link Up America programs. Application Title and Number: Application of Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative, Inc. for Approval of Lifeline Program and Link Up America (LUA) Program; Tariff Control Number 18348. Tariff Application: Lifeline is a program that offers discounted rates for local exchange service to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. Link Up America is a program that offers discounted rates for service connection to certain customers who qualify on the basis of income and other criteria. The application will be processed administratively pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule sec.23.26. Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon 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 Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936- 7120 by December 1, 1997. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 12, 1997. TRD-9715159 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: November 12, 1997 NOTICE OF JOINT AGREEMENT BETWEEN SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY,. ET. AL. TO PROVIDE EXTENDED AREA SERVICE FROM THE ROCKDALE EXCHANGE TO THE AUSTIN, TAYLOR, AND THORNDALE EXCHANGES Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas of a joint agreement on October 21, 1997, seeking approval of one-way, optional, extended area service (EAS) from the Rockdale exchange to the Austin, Taylor, and Thorndale exchanges, pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule sec.23.49(b)(8). Project Title and Number: Joint Agreement of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, et. al. for the Provision of Extended Area Service (EAS) from the Rockdale Exchange to the Austin, Taylor, and Thorndale Exchanges; Project Number 18143. The Joint Petition and Agreement: The proposed plan is an optional, one-way, service to which subscribing Southwestern Bell Telephone Company residence and business local exchange customers within the Rockdale exchange will be able to call all other telephone customers within the calling area for a monthly, flat rate. The joint applicants have requested that the joint agreement filing be processed administratively pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule sec.23.49(b)(8)(C). Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon 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 Customer Protection Section at (512) 936-7120 by January 23, 1998. Hearing and speech- impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 10, 1997. TRD-9715046 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: November 10, 1997 NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE FOR DESIGNATION AS AN ELIGIBLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER UNDER 47 U.S.C. sec.214(e) Notice is given to the public of the intent to file with the Public Utility Commission of Texas, on November 10, 1997, an application for designation as an eligible telecommunications carrier under 47 U.S.C. sec.214(e). Project Title and Number: General Counsel's Petition for Designation of Eligible Telecommunications Carriers Under 47 U.S.C. sec.214(e). Project Number 18100. The Application: Designation as an eligible telecommunications carrier qualifies the designee to apply for federal universal service funds under 47 U.S.C. sec.254. Persons wishing to protest a requested carrier's designation must intervene by December 1, 1997, specifying the carrier whose request is being challenged and stating with particularity the grounds for such intervention. The following telecommunications carriers have filed notice of intent to file an application for designation as an eligible telecommunications carrier: GTE Southwest Incorporated, Contel of Texas, Inc.; United Telephone Company of Texas, Inc. d/b/a Sprint; Central Telephone Company of Texas d/b/a Sprint; XIT Rural Telephone Cooperative, Inc.; West Texas Rural Telephone Cooperative, Inc.; South Plains Telephone Cooperative, Inc.; Santa Rosa Telephone Cooperative, Inc.; Peoples Telephone Cooperative, Inc.; Mid-Plains Rural Telephone Cooperative, Inc.; Five Area Telephone Cooperative, Inc.; West Plains Telecommunications, Inc.; Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative, Inc.; North Texas Telephone Cooperative, Inc.; Panhandle Telephone Cooperative, Inc.; Riviera Telephone Company, Inc.; Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative, Inc.; Tatum Telephone Company; Muenster Telephone Corp. of Texas; Livingston Telephone Company; Lipan Telephone Company; Electra Telephone Company; Eastex Telephone Cooperative, Inc.; E.N.M.R. Telephone Cooperative, Inc.; Cumby Telephone Cooperative, Inc.; Comanche County Telephone Company, Inc.; Cap Rock Telephone Cooperative, Inc.; Brazos Telephone Cooperative, Inc.; Brazos Telecommunications, Inc.; Blossom Telephone Company, Inc.; Big Bend Telephone Company, Inc.; Alenco Communications, Inc.; Border to Border Communications, Inc.; Southwest Texas Telephone Company; Fort Bend Telephone Company; Cameron Telephone Company; Brazoria Telephone Company; Kerrville Telephone Company; Century Telephone of Port Aransas, Inc.; Century Telephone of Lake Dallas, Inc.; Century Telephone of San Marcos, Inc.; Century Telephone of Northwest Louisiana, Inc.; Texas Alltel, Inc.; Lake Livingston Telephone Company, NRPT Communications, Inc.; Crawford Telephone Company; La Ward Telephone Exchange, Inc.; Dell Telephone Cooperative, Inc.; Ganado Telephone Company, Inc.; Lufkin- Conroe Telephone Exchange, Inc.; Leaco Rural Telephone Cooperative, Inc.; Etex Telephone Cooperative, Inc.; Community Telephone Company; Colorado Valley Telephone Cooperative, Inc.; Coleman County Telephone Cooperative, Inc.; Central Texas Telephone Cooperative, Inc.; Hill Country Telephone Cooperative, Inc.; Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative, Inc.; Taylor Telephone Cooperative, Inc.; Valley Telephone Cooperative, Inc.; Guadalupe Valley Telephone Cooperative, Inc.; Southwestern Bell Telephone Company; EagleNet, Inc.; Kingsgate Telephone, Inc.; and Sugar Land Telephone Company. Persons with questions about this docket or who wish to comment on the applications 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 Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. The deadline for comment is December 1, 1997, and all correspondence should refer to Project Number 18100. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 10, 1997. TRD-9715047 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: November 10, 1997 NOTICE SEEKING PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CHANGES TO THE ANNUAL EARNINGS REPORTS AND RELATED FILING REQUIREMENTS The staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) is in the process of updating the annual Earnings Reports required under 16 Texas Administrative Code sec.23.11(o) and sec.23.12(b)(2). As such, the PUC staff is seeking public comment on improvements to the format and content of the Earnings Reports submitted by regulated utilities. The comments received pursuant to this notice will be considered by the PUC staff in developing a recommended list of changes to the Earnings Reports. Pursuant to 16 Texas Administrative Code sec.22.80, the list of changes recommended by the PUC staff will be published at a future date for purposes of inviting additional public comment. After this second round of public comment has been received, the PUC staff will make a final recommendation for consideration by the commission in open meeting. Any changes to the Earnings Reports would become effective beginning with the Earnings Reports for calendar year 1997 which are due to be filed in May 1998. Persons wishing to comment should submit four copies of any written comments by Thursday, December 11, 1997. Written comments should make clear reference to Project Number 18277 (Revision of PUC Earnings Reports) and should be addressed to Filing Clerk, Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. In order to facilitate the review of public comments, the PUC staff would appreciate receiving comments which are responsive to the questions listed below. When preparing responses to these questions, it would be helpful if respondents would identify the specific benefits to be obtained from each suggested change in reporting requirements. (i.e., improvement in measuring jurisdictional utility earnings, reduction in the cost of report preparation, etc.) Respondents should also specify which Earnings Report is being addressed in the comments (Earnings Report for Electric Investor-Owned Utilities). Additional comments on other aspects of the PUC Earnings Reports and related filing requirements are also welcome. Questions pertaining to the format and content of the PUC Earnings Reports: (1) Which general questions (if any) should be modified or deleted, and how? (2) What general questions (if any) should be added to the Earnings Reports? (3) Which schedules (if any) should be modified or deleted, and how? (4) What schedules (if any) should be added to the Earnings Reports? (5) What changes (if any) need to be made to the instructions accompanying the Earnings Reports? Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 10, 1997. TRD-9715050 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: November 10, 1997 Notice of Workshop on the Billing of Unauthorized Telecommunications Charges to Texas Customers The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) will conduct a workshop concerning the billing of unauthorized telecommunications charges to Texas customers. The workshop will be held on Monday, November 24, 1997, at 1:30 p.m. in the commissioners' hearing room, Seventh floor of the William B. Travis State Office Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701. Each year, thousands of Texans are victimized by the deceptive practices of unscrupulous companies operating in the telecommunications market. Often, customers are billed by companies they have never heard of for services they have never received. Many of these unauthorized charges appear on the bills sent to customers by established local telephone service providers. The charges are often overlooked, or are paid by customers afraid of disconnection of their local service. The fraudulent practices succeed through the use of deceptive names for purported services, customer confusion, and the association with the bill of a major provider. The PUC's Office of Customer Protection (OCP) is investigating unauthorized billing issues under Project Number 18307. The primary purpose of the November 24 workshop is to bring parties together to find ways to better prevent the appearance of unauthorized charges on customers' bills. The workshop will convene industry and consumer representatives for a discussion of the issues, and a review of possible solutions to this growing problem. The workshop will include panel discussions featuring invited speakers. An agenda will be made available prior to the workshop, and will be posted on the PUC's internet site. Questions concerning the workshop should be directed to Bill Magness, Director of the Office of Customer Protection, at (512) 936-7145. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 6, 1997. TRD-9714891 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: November 7, 1997 Public Notice of Interconnection Agreement On October 31, 1997, CSW/ICG ChoiceCom, L.P. and Southwestern Bell Telephone Company collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of resale agreement under the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, 75th Legislature, Regular Session Chapter 166, sec.1, 1997 Texas Session Law Service 713 (Vernon) (to be codified at Texas Utility Code Annotated sec.sec.11.001-63.063) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 18205. 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 parties have requested expedited review of this application. 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 13 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 18205. 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 December 15, 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, the commission will determine whether to conduct further proceedings concerning the joint application. The commission shall have the authority given to a presiding officer pursuant to Public Utility Commission Procedural Rule sec.22.202. The commission 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 commission 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 Customer Protection 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 18205. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 6, 1997. TRD-9714787 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: November 6, 1997 On November 3, 1997, GTE Wireless and United Telephone Company of Texas, Inc., doing business as Sprint and Central Telephone Company of Texas doing business as Sprint, collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of resale agreement under the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 nited States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, 75th Legislature, Regular Session Chapter 166, sec.1, 1997 Texas Session Law Service 713 (Vernon) (to be codified at Texas Utility Code Annotated sec.sec.11.001-63.063) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 18240. 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 parties have requested expedited review of this application. 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 13 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 18240. 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 December 15, 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, the commission will determine whether to conduct further proceedings concerning the joint application. The commission shall have the authority given to a presiding officer pursuant to Public Utility Commission Procedural Rule sec.22.202. The commission 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 commission 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 Customer Protection 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 18240. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 6, 1997. TRD-9714788 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: November 6, 1997 On November 4, 1997, Credit Loans, Inc., doing business as Lone Star Communications and GTE Southwest, Inc., collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of resale agreement under the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public tility Regulatory Act, 75th Legislature, Regular Session Chapter 166, sec.1, 1997 Texas Session Law Service 713 (Vernon) (to be codified at Texas Utility Code Annotated sec.sec.11.001-63.063) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 18250. 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 parties have requested expedited review of this application. 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 13 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 18250. 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 December 15, 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, the commission will determine whether to conduct further proceedings concerning the joint application. The commission shall have the authority given to a presiding officer pursuant to Public Utility Commission Procedural Rule sec.22.202. The commission 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 commission 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 Customer Protection 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 18250. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 6, 1997. TRD-9714789 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: November 6, 1997 Texas Savings and Loan Department Notice of Application for Remote Service Unit of a Savings Bank Notice is hereby given that application has been filed with the Savings and Loan Commissioner of Texas by: First American Bank Texas, Bryan, Texas, for approval to establish and operate a remote service unit at the following location: Address-2750 North Grandview, City-Gattiland Odessa, County-Ector; 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.1575.37 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 November 5, 1997. TRD-9714745 James L. Pledger Commissioner Texas Savings and Loan Department Filed: November 6, 1997 Notice is hereby given that application has been filed with the Savings and Loan Commissioner of Texas by: First American Bank Texas, Bryan, Texas, for approval to establish and operate a remote service unit at the following location: Address-Gattiland San Angelo, 4349 Sherwood Way; City-San Angelo; County-Tom Green. 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.1575.37 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 November 5, 1997. TRD-9714744 James L. Pledger Commissioner Texas Savings and Loan Department Filed: November 6, 1997 Sul Ross State University Request for Proposals - Enrollment Management Audit Sul Ross State University will undertake an enrollment management audit which will include a recruiting program audit, a competitive positioning review, an assessment of its image among a variety of constituencies in selected markets, a current program marketability audit that will focus on regional needs, and enrollment related market research. The University is committed to serving the needs of the citizens in this region through programs and activities designed to reach out to public school students, traditional college students, adult learners, and professionals needing continuing education opportunities. The University seeks assistance in the audit and in achieving four goals related to the future of the University and its educational and service mission. The goals are: Goal 1 Analyze the institutional image and competitive positioning throughout its service region, including the Rio Grande College. The service region of the Alpine campus includes 18 counties in far West Texas. The Rio Grande College is an upper level/graduate college serving 13 counties in the Middle Rio Grande region of Texas. In addition, the University seeks to determine its image and market position in the major urban areas of San Antonio and El Paso. Goal 2 Measure the demand throughout the service regions and the metropolitan areas of San Antonio and El Paso for specific programs and majors, including existing and potential programs. Goal 3 Use the research findings to guide the institution in developing an institutional marketing plan. Goal 4 Providing training and personal development for the University's professional staff in all areas of enrollment management. This is to include suggestions for immediate steps to enhance recruiting and collect data for the evaluation of existing strategies. In addition, the University will seek assistance through a future RFP in the preparation of publications and media releases to enhance the institutional image in areas of recruiting and marketing. Sul Ross is the only regional comprehensive university in the vast border region between El Paso and San Antonio. The marketing plan will guide a publication strategy, utilizing some or all of newspapers, radio, television, magazines, and/or mail, to enhance the image and visibility of the University through its publications and recruiting literature in the specific target areas and markets. The publication plan will provide a unified image for the institution through all publications and other materials to be used in marketing and recruiting. Proposals are to be received by January 9, 1998. They should be sent to Dr. R. Vic Morgan, President, Sul Ross State University, Alpine, Texas 79832. The successful bidder will include information on working processes and the range of services to be provided. Biographical information on consultants assigned to this specific project will be important factors in the evaluation of proposals as will be samples of work performed for other similar clients. The costs for achieving each one of the Goals shall be broken down in the proposals with Goals 1 and 2 as one project and Goals 3 and 4 each separate. Once proposals have been evaluated, a formal presentation on campus will be requested for the top two or three finalists. An information packet containing a copy of the current university catalog, recruiting brochures, demographic information on the university's student population, etc., is available on request at the address listed previously. Additionally, questions and discussion may be directed at individuals on campus including the Dean of Admissions and Records, the Director of Student Financial Assistance/Recruiting, the Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs, and the President. The institutional phone number is (915) 837-8011. Issued in Alpine, Texas, on November 12, 1997. TRD-9715163 David C. Wilson Purchasing Director Sul Ross State University Filed: November 12, 1997 Request for Proposals - Federal Perkins Loan Program Sul Ross State University will undertake a review and operational restructuring of the Federal Perkins Loan Program following Federal Guidelines to ensure the integrity and purpose of the student loan program. The University seeks a professional consultant to bring the Office of Financial Assistance and Recruiting into compliance with Title IV requirements and perform sound management practices. In addition, Sul Ross State University seeks a consultant to assess and evaluate the operational and administrative practices of the Federal Perkins Loan Program currently managed by the Office of Financial Assistance and Recruiting. The goals are: Goal 1 Review the current Perkins Loan Portfolio and determine the status of all loans currently outstanding. Conduct an individual review of all Perkins files and supporting documentation to identify the accuracy of the records. Goal 2 Upon reviewing and updating files with regard to Goal 1, compare and update the information with ASFA records. All discrepancies should be followed up and appropriate actions taken on any Perkins Loans that are delinquent or in default. Goal 3 Develop policies and procedures to ensure that the Federal Perkins Loans Program is operating in accordance with all regulatory requirements. This should include, but not be limited to, the development of proper procedures for awarding the funds, entrance and exit interviews, execution of Promissory Note with all supporting documents and timely reporting to AFSA and a selected Credit Bureau. Goal 4 Review the current program awards, projected collections, administrative capabilities, institutional and collection efforts, and cost effectiveness of the program. Submit a final report to Sul Ross State University with a status update and appropriate recommendations as to what other action the institution may take to ensure that the Federal Perkins Loan program maintains compliance, can be fully utilized and managed, and any other recommendations supported by the consultant. Proposals are to be received by January 9, 1998. They should be sent to Mr. Robert C. Cullins, Dean of Admissions and Records, Box C-2, Sul Ross State University, Alpine, Texas 79832. The successful bidder will include information on working processes and the range of services to be provided. Biographical information on consultants assigned to this specific project will be an important factor in the evaluation of proposals as will samples of work performed for other similar clients. Once proposals have been evaluated, a formal presentation on campus will be requested for the top two or three finalists. An information packet containing a copy of the current university catalog, financial assistance brochures, and Federal Perkins Loan Program information is available on request at the address listed previously. Additionally, questions and discussion may be directed to individuals on campus including the Dean of Admissions and Records, the Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs, and the President. The institutional phone number is (915) 837-8011. Issued in Alpine, Texas, on November 12, 1997. TRD-9715162 David C. Wilson Purchasing Director Sul Ross State University Filed: November 12, 1997 Teacher Retirement System of Texas Request for Bids The Teacher Retirement System of Texas, under the authority granted it in Article 3.50-4, Insurance Code, is requesting bids for instituting and piloting Medicare Risk HMO(s) in the Dallas/Ft. Worth metropolitan area. For the purpose of this bid, the Dallas/Ft. Worth metropolitan area is defined as including Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, Denton, Johnson, Rockwall, Kaufman, Ellis, Hood, Parker, and Wise counties. The Teacher Retirement System will evaluate and select contractors to be offered alongside the current managed indemnity plans provided under the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program (TRS- Care). This will be a pilot program and based on its success, TRS may wish to offer both Medicare Risk and non-Medicare Risk HMO option to participants living in other areas. Copies of the Request for Bids may be obtained from: Frank J. DiLorenzo, Director of Group Health Benefits, Teacher Retirement System of Texas, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698 (512) 397-6400. The deadline for responding to the Request for Bids is 5:00 p.m., January 15, 1998. In evaluating the bids, TRS will consider cost, financial stability, quality of medical management, member services, plan stability, experience and ability to serve similar populations. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 12, 1997. TRD-9715177 Charles Dunlap Executive Director Teacher Retirement System of Texas Filed: November 12, 1997 Texas Department of Transportation Request for Proposal Notice of Invitation: The Odessa District of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) intends to enter into a contract with a professional engineer, pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 2254, Subchapter A, and 43 TAC sec.sec.9.30-9.43, to provide the following services. A Prime Provider and any Subproviders proposed on the Team must be precertified by the deadline date for receiving the letter of interest for each of the advertised work category(s), unless the work category is a non-listed work category. To qualify for contract award, a selected prime engineer must perform a minimum of 30% of the actual contract work. Please be advised, a prime provider or subprovider currently employing former TxDOT employees, needs to be aware of the revolving door laws, including Government Code, Chapter 572 and Section 52, Article IX, of the General Appropriations Bill. To be considered, the proposed team must demonstrate that they have a professional engineer, architect, landscape architect, or surveyor registered in Texas who will sign and/or seal the work to be performed on the contract. Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Goal: The goal for HUB participation for the work to be performed under this contract is 10% of the contract amount. Contract Number: 06-845P5003 - The precertified work categories and percentages of work per category are: 2.14.1 - Environmental Document Preparation (SW3P) (5%); 4.1.1 Minor Roadway Design (30%); 8.1.1 Signing, Pavement Marking and Channelization (20%); 8.2.1 Illumination (5%); 10.1.1 Hydrologic Studies (10%); 10.2.1 Basic Hydraulic Design (10%) and 15.1.1 Survey (20%). The work to be performed shall consist of the preparation of plan, specification & estimate (PS&E) documents to construct various TxDOT Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation & Widening and Rural Freeway projects in Ector, Midland and Martin Counties. Schematics, ROW maps and environmental documents to be provided by TxDOT. Long List Criteria: TxDOT will consider the following criteria in its review of all interested providers. 1. Past Performance Scores Minimum Requirements - The individual members of the Prime Provider shall have satisfactory references for preparing similar P.S.&E. for five separate Rehabilitation or Rehabilitation & Widening type projects following RRR Guidelines. Preferred Requirements - The individual members of the Prime Provider and all Subproviders shall have satisfactory references for preparing similar P.S.&E. for ten separate Rehabilitation or Rehabilitation & Widening type projects following RRR Guidelines. 2. Project Requirements (Team Capability Experience) Environmental Document Preparation (SW3P) (2.14.1) Minimum Requirements - A Team member must have worked on five similar type projects within the past three years. Preferred Requirements - A Team member must have worked on ten similar type projects within the past five years. Minor Roadway Design (4.1.1) Minimum Requirements - A Team member must have worked on five similar type projects within the past three years. Preferred Requirements - A Team member must have worked on ten similar type projects within the past five years. Signing, Pavement Marking and Channelization (8.1.1) Minimum Requirements - A Team member must have worked on five similar type projects within the past three years. Preferred Requirements - A Team member must have worked on ten similar type projects within the past five years. Illumination (8.2.1) Minimum Requirements - A Team member must have worked on five similar type projects within the past three years. Preferred Requirements - A Team member must have worked on ten similar type projects within the past five years. Hydrologic Studies (10.1.1) Minimum Requirements - A Team member must have worked on five similar type projects within the past three years. Preferred Requirements - A Team member must have worked on ten similar type projects within the past five years. Basic Hydraulic Design (10.2.1) Minimum Requirements - A Team member must have worked on five similar type projects within the past three years. Preferred Requirements - A Team member must have worked on ten similar type projects within the past five years. Design Survey (15.2.1) Minimum Requirements - A Team member must have worked on five similar type projects within the past three years. Preferred Requirements - A Team member must have worked on ten similar type projects within the past five years. 3. Special Project Related Experience of Project Manager and Team Members Environmental Document Preparation (SW3P) (2.14.1) Minimum of one Registered P.E. with experience developing project level SW3P following TxDOT guidelines and examples. Minimum of one Registered P.E. with experience in the development of five similar projects following TxDOT guidelines in the past years is preferred. Minor Roadway Design (4.1.1) Minimum of one Registered P.E. with experience developing projects following TxDOT RRR Design Guidelines to upgrade pavement structures and roadside safety; and Part IV Design Guidelines to develop new roadways. Minimum of one Registered P.E. with experience in the development of five similar projects following TxDOT RRR Design Guidelines and Part IV Design Guidelines in the past three years is preferred. Signing, Pavement Marking and Channelization (8.1.1) Minimum of one Registered P.E. with experience developing projects following TxMUTCD, TxDOT BC Standards, TxDOT Standard TCPs, and TxDOT Traffic Signing and Pavement Marking Standards. Minimum of one Registered P.E. with experience in the development of five similar projects following above listed TxDOT standards in the past three years is preferred. The Project Manager to have five years minimum (ten years preferred) experience developing Construction Sequence Plans with TCP and sequencing layouts. Illumination (8.2.1) Minimum of one Registered P.E. with experience developing projects with Safety Lighting and/or Continuous Lighting Layouts following TxDOT Guidelines. Minimum of one Registered P.E. with experience in the development of five similar projects following above listed TxDOT Guidelines in the past three years is preferred. Hydrologic Studies (10.1.1) Minimum of one Registered P.E. with experience developing hydrologic data summaries for projects following TxDOT Hydraulics Manual. Minimum of one Registered P.E. with experience in the development of five similar projects following TxDOT Hydraulics Guidelines in the past three years is preferred. Basic Hydraulic Design (10.2.1) Minimum of one Registered P.E. with experience developing structure layouts, storm drain design and miscellaneous details following TxDOT examples and guidelines. Minimum of one Registered P.E. with experience in the development of five similar projects following TxDOT Guidelines and Examples in the past three years is preferred. Design Survey (15.2.1) Minimum of one individual that has experience gathering and developing engineering survey data for TxDOT projects. Experience in project level surveying and development of engineering data (topographic, hydrologic and alignment/volumetric) of five similar projects for TxDOT in the past three years is preferred. 4. Evidence of Compliance with Assigned HUB Goal This criteria is either a commitment or not and has no other preferred status. Therefore, a provider gets three points for meeting the assigned goal or zero points for not meeting the assigned goal. Deadline: The letter of interest notifying TxDOT of the provider's intent to submit a proposal will be accepted by fax at (915) 333-9260, or by hand delivery to TxDOT, Odessa District, Attention: Gary J. Law, P.E., 3901 E. Hwy 80, Odessa, Texas 79761. Letters of interest will be received until 5:00 p.m. on December 12, 1997. Letter of Interest Requirements: The letter of interest is limited in length to three 8 1/2 x 11 pages (12 pitch font size, single sided pages with no attachments or appendices) and must include contract number 06-845P5003; an organizational chart containing names, addresses, telephone number and fax number of the prime provider and any subproviders proposed for the team and their contract responsibilities by work category; certification that the proposed team individuals are currently employed by either the provider or subprovider; the prime provider's project manager and key personnel proposed for the contract; team capabilities; special project related experience; evidence of compliance with the assigned HUB goal through the prime provider or subprovider identified on the team, or a written commitment to make a good faith effort to meet the assigned goal; project related experience performed since precertification; and other pertinent information addressed in the notice, including references for related projects. Agency Contact: Requests for additional information regarding this notice of invitation should be addressed to Gary J. Law, P.E. at (915) 333-9212 or fax (915) 333-9260. Contract Number: 06-845P5004 - The precertified work categories and percentages of work per category are: 2.14.1 - Environmental Document Preparation (SW3P) (5%); 4.2.1 Major Roadway Design (30%); 8.1.1 Signing, Pavement Marking and Channelization (20%); 8.2.1 Illumination - (5%); 8.3.1 Signalization (5%); 9.1.1 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Development (5%); 10.1.1 Hydrologic Studies (10%); 10.2.1 Basic Hydraulic Design (10%) and 15.1.1 Survey (10%). The work to be performed shall consist of the preparation of plan, specification and estimate (PS&E.) documents to construct various Widening, Added Capacity, Realignment and/or New Location type projects in Ector, Midland and Pecos Counties. Schematics, environmental documents and ROW maps will be provided by TxDOT. Historically Underutilized Business Goal (HUB): The goal for HUB participation for the work to be performed under this contract is 10% of the contract amount. Long List Criteria: TxDOT will consider the following criteria in its review of all interested providers. 1. Past Performance Scores Minimum Qualifications - The individual members of the Prime Provider shall have satisfactory references for preparing P.S.& E. (as described in Project Scope) for five separate widening or new location type projects following Part IV Design Guidelines. Preferred Qualifications - The individual members of the Prime Provider and all Subproviders shall have satisfactory references for preparing P.S.& E. (as described in Project Scope) for five separate widening or new location type projects following Part IV Design Guidelines within the past five years. 2. Project Requirements (Team Capability Experience) Environmental Document Preparation (SW3P) (2.14.1) Minimum Requirements - A Team member must have worked on five similar type projects within the past three years. Preferred Requirements - A Team member must have worked on ten similar type projects within the past five years. Major Roadway Design (4.2.1) Minimum Requirements - A Team member must have worked on five similar type projects within the past three years. Preferred Requirements - A Team member must have worked on ten similar type projects within the past five years. Signing, Pavement Marking and Channelization (8.1.1) Minimum Requirements - A Team member must have worked on five similar type projects within the past three years. Preferred Requirements - A Team member must have worked on ten similar type projects within the past five years. Illumination (8.2.1) Minimum Requirements - A Team member must have worked on five similar type projects within the past three years. Preferred Requirements - A Team member must have worked on ten similar type projects within the past five years. Signalization (8.3.1) Minimum Requirements - A Team member must have worked on five similar type projects within the past three years. Preferred Requirements - A Team member must have worked on ten similar type projects within the past five years. Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Development (9.1.1) Minimum Requirements - A Team member must have worked on five similar type projects within the past three years. Preferred Requirements - A Team member must have worked on ten similar type projects within the past five years. Hydrologic Studies (10.1.1) Minimum Requirements - A Team member must have worked on five similar type projects within the past three years. Preferred Requirements - A Team member must have worked on ten similar type projects within the past five years. Basic Hydraulic Design (10.2.1) Minimum Requirements - A Team member must have worked on five similar type projects within the past three years. Preferred Requirements - A Team member must have worked on ten similar type projects within the past five years. Design Survey (15.2.1) Minimum Requirements - A Team member must have worked on five similar type projects within the past three years. Preferred Requirements - A Team member must have worked on ten similar type projects within the past five years. 3. Special Project Related Experience of Project Manager and Team Members Environmental Document Preparation (SW3P) (2.14.1) Minimum of one Registered P.E. with experience developing project level SW3P following TxDOT Guidelines and examples. Minimum of one Registered P.E. with experience in the development of five similar projects following TxDOT Guidelines in the past three years is preferred. Major Roadway Design (4.2.1) Minimum of one Registered P.E. with experience developing projects following Part IV Design Guidelines to develop roadways in an urban environment and roadways in rural freeway environment. Minimum of one Registered P.E. with experience in the development of five similar projects following Part IV Design Guidelines to develop roadways in an urban environment and roadways in rural freeway environment in the past three years is preferred. Signing, Pavement Marking and Channelization (8.1.1) Minimum of one Registered P.E. with experience developing projects following TxMUTCD, TxDOT BC Standards, TxDOT Standard TCPs, and TxDOT Traffic Signing and Pavement Marking Standards. Minimum of one Registered P.E. with experience in the development of five similar projects following above listed TxDOT standards in the past three years is preferred. The Project Manager to have five years minimum (ten years preferred) experience developing Construction Sequence Plans with TCP and sequencing layouts in an urban environment. Illumination (8.2.1) Minimum of one Registered P.E. with experience developing projects with Safety Lighting and/or Continuous Lighting Layouts following TxDOT Guidelines. Minimum of one Registered P.E. with experience in the development of five similar projects following above listed TxDOT Guidelines in the past three years is preferred. Signalization (8.3.1) Minimum of one Registered P.E. with experience developing projects with Traffic Signal Layouts following TxDOT Guidelines. Minimum of one Registered P.E. with experience in the development of five similar projects following above listed TxDOT Guidelines in the past three years is preferred. Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Development (9.1.1) Minimum of one Registered P.E. with experience developing projects with Bicycle Lanes incorporated into the traffic pattern following AASHTO Bicycle Guidelines. Minimum of one Registered P.E. with experience in the development of five similar projects following above listed AASHTO Guidelines in the past three years is preferred. Hydrologic Studies (10.1.1) Minimum of one Registered P.E. with experience developing hydrologic data summaries for projects following TxDOT Hydraulics Manual. Minimum of one Registered P.E. with experience in the development of five similar projects following TxDOT Hydraulics Guidelines in the past three years is preferred. Basic Hydraulic Design (10.2.1) Minimum of one Registered P.E. with experience developing structure layouts, storm drain design and miscellaneous details following TxDOT examples and guidelines. Minimum of one Registered P.E. with experience in the development of five similar projects following TxDOT Guidelines and Examples in the past three years is preferred. Design Survey (15.2.1) Minimum of one individual that has experience gathering and developing engineering survey data for TxDOT projects. Experience in project level surveying and development of engineering data (topographic, hydrologic and alignment/volumetric) of five similar projects for TxDOT in the past three years is preferred. 4. Evidence of Compliance with Assigned HUB Goal This criteria is either a commitment or not and has no other preferred status. Therefore, a provider gets three points for meeting the assigned goal or zero points for not meeting the assigned goal. Deadline: The letter of interest notifying TxDOT of the provider's intent to submit a proposal will be accepted by fax at (915) 333-9260, or by hand delivery to TxDOT, Odessa District, Attention: Gary J. Law, P.E., 3901 E. Hwy 80, Odessa, Texas 79761. Letters of interest will be received until 5:00 p.m. on December 12, 1997. Letter of Interest Requirements: The letter of interest is limited in length to three 8 1/2 x 11 pages (12 pitch font size, single-sided pages with no attachments or appendices) and must include contract number 06-845P5004; an organizational chart containing names, addresses, telephone number and fax number of the prime provider and any subproviders proposed for the team and their contract responsibilities by work category; certification that the proposed team individuals are currently employed by either the provider or subprovider; the prime provider's project manager and key personnel proposed for the contract; team capabilities; special project related experience; evidence of compliance with the assigned HUB goal through the prime provider or subprovider identified on the team, or a written commitment to make a good faith effort to meet the assigned goal; project related experience performed since precertification; and other pertinent information addressed in the notice, including references for related projects. Agency Contact: Requests for additional information regarding this notice of invitation should be addressed to Gary J. Law, P.E. at (915) 333-9212 or fax (915) 333-9260. Contract Number: 06-845P5005 - The precertified work categories and perentages of work per category are: 2.14.1 - Environmental Document Preparation (SW3P) (5%); 3.2.1 - Route Studies & Schematic Design-Major Roadways (20%); 3.4.1 - Minor Bridge Layouts (30%); 4.2.1 Major Roadway Design (10%); 8.1.1 Signing, Pavement Marking and Channelization (5%); 8.2.1 - Illumination (5%); 10.1.1 Hydrologic Studies (5%); 10.2.1; Basic Hydraulic Design (5%); 14.1.1 - Soil Exploration (5%) and 15.1.1 Survey (10%). The work to be performed shall consist of the preparation of plan, specification and estimate (PS&E.) documents to construct Bridge Widening, Bridge Replacement and Interchange projects in Crockett, Midland, Reeves and Ward Counties. Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Goal: The goal for HUB participation for the work to be performed under this contract is 10% of the contract amount. Long List Criteria: TxDOT will consider the following criteria in its review of all interested providers. 1. Past Performance Scores Minimum Requirements - The individual members of the Prime Provider shall have satisfactory references for preparing Freeway Schematics, Bridge Layouts and P.S.&E. (as described in Project Scope) for five separate projects following Part IV Design Guidelines. Preferred Requirements - The individual members of the Prime Provider and all Subproviders shall have satisfactory references for preparing Freeway Schematics, Bridge Layouts and P.S.&E. (as described in Project Scope) for five separate projects following Part IV Design Guidelines within the past five years. 2. Project Requirements (Team Capability Experience) Environmental Document Preparation (SW3P) (2.14.1) Minimum Requirements - A Team member must have worked on five similar type projects within the past three years. Preferred Requirements - A Team member must have worked on ten similar type projects within the past five years. Route Studies and Schematic Design (Major Roadways) (3.2.1) Minimum Requirements - A Team member must have worked on five similar type projects within the past three years. Preferred Requirements - A Team member must have worked on ten similar type projects within the past five years. Major Roadway Design (4.2.1) Minimum Requirements - A Team member must have worked on five similar type projects within the past three years. Preferred Requirements - A Team member must have worked on ten similar type projects within the past five years. Minor Bridge Design (5.1.1) Minimum Requirements - A Team member must have worked on five similar type projects within the past three years. Preferred Requirements - A Team member must have worked on ten similar type projects within the past five years. Signing, Pavement Marking and Channelization (8.1.1) Minimum Requirements - A Team member must have worked on five similar type projects within the past three years. Preferred Requirements - A Team member must have worked on ten similar type projects within the past five years. Illumination (8.2.1) Minimum Requirements - A Team member must have worked on five similar type projects within the past three years. Preferred Requirements - A Team member must have worked on ten similar type projects within the past five years. Hydrologic Studies (10.1.1)Minimum Requirements - A Team member must have worked on five similar type projects within the past three years. Preferred Requirements - A Team member must have worked on ten similar type projects within the past five years. Basic Hydraulic Design (10.2.1) Minimum Requirements - A Team member must have worked on five similar type projects within the past three years. Preferred Requirements - A Team member must have worked on ten similar type projects within the past five years. Soil Exploration (14.1.1) Minimum Requirements - A Team member must have worked on five similar type projects within the past three years. Preferred Requirements - A Team member must have worked on ten similar type projects within the past five years. Design Survey (15.2.1) Minimum Requirements - A Team member must have worked on five similar type projects within the past three years. Preferred Requirements - A Team member must have worked on ten similar type projects within the past five years. 3. Special Project Related Experience of Project Manager and Team Members Environmental Document Preparation (SW3P) (2.14.1) Minimum of one Registered P.E. with experience developing project level SW3P following TxDOT Guidelines and examples. Minimum of one Registered P.E. with experience in the development of five similar projects following TxDOT Guidelines in the past three years is preferred. Route Studies & Schematic Design - Major Roadways (3.2.1) Minimum of one Registered P.E. with experience developing schematics of freeway ramps and interchanges following TxDOT examples and guidelines. Minimum of one Registered P.E. with experience in the development of five similar projects following TxDOT Guidelines and Examples in the past three years is preferred. Major Roadway Design (4.2.1) Minimum of one Registered P.E. with experience developing P.S.& E. for bridge approaches, at grade intersections, and freeway interchanges following TxDOT examples and guidelines. Minimum of one Registered P.E. with experience in the development of five similar projects following TxDOT guidelines and examples in the past three years is preferred. Minor Bridge Design (5.1.1) Minimum of one Registered P.E. with experience developing bridge widening layouts, bridge replacement layouts, and bridge lengthening (expansion) layouts following TxDOT examples and guidelines. Minimum of one Registered P.E. with experience in the development of five similar projects following TxDOT Guidelines and Examples in the past three years is preferred. Signing, Pavement Marking and Channelization (8.1.1) Minimum of one Registered P.E. with experience developing projects following TxMUTCD, TxDOT BC Standards, TxDOT Standard TCPs, and TxDOT Traffic Signing and Pavement Marking Standards. Minimum of one Registered P.E. with experience in the development of five similar projects following above listed TxDOT standards in the past three years is preferred. The Project Manager to have five years minimum (ten years preferred) experience developing Construction Sequence Plans with TCP and sequencing layouts in an urban environment. Illumination (8.2.1) Minimum of one Registered P.E. with experience developing projects with Safety Lighting and/or Continuous Lighting Layouts following TxDOT Guidelines. Minimum of one Registered P.E. with experience in the development of five similar projects following above listed TxDOT Guidelines in the past three years is preferred. Hydrologic Studies (10.1.1) Minimum of one Registered P.E. with experience developing hydrologic data summaries for projects following TxDOT Hydraulics Manual. Minimum of one Registered P.E. with experience in the development of five similar projects following TxDOT Hydraulics Guidelines in the past three years is preferred. Basic Hydraulic Design (10.2.1) Minimum of one Registered P.E. with experience developing structure layouts, storm drain design and miscellaneous details following TxDOT examples and guidelines. Minimum of one Registered P.E. with experience in the development of five similar projects following TxDOT Guidelines and Examples in the past three years is preferred. Soil Exploration (14.1.1) Minimum of one individual that has experience gathering and developing engineering survey data for TxDOT projects. Experience in project level investigation/exploration and development of engineering data (Texas Pen Test (blows/ft), rock quality, and USCS) of five similar projects for TxDOT in the past three years is preferred. Design Survey (15.2.1) Minimum of one individual that has experience gathering and developing engineering survey data for TxDOT projects. Experience in project level surveying and development of engineering data (topographic, hydrologic and alignment/volumetric) of five similar projects for TxDOT in the past three years is preferred. 4. Evidence of Compliance with Assigned HUB Goal This criteria is either a commitment or not and has no other preferred status. Therefore, a provider gets three points for meeting the assigned goal or zero points for not meeting the assigned goal. Deadline: The letter of interest notifying TxDOT of the provider's intent to submit a proposal will be accepted by fax at (915) 333-9260, or by hand delivery to TxDOT, Odessa District, Attention: Gary J. Law, P.E., 3901 E. Hwy 80, Odessa, Texas 79761. Letters of interest will be received until 5:00 p.m. on December 12, 1997. Letter of Interest Requirements: The letter of interest is limited in length to three 8 1/2 x 11 pages (12 pitch font size, single sided pages with no attachments or appendices) and must include the contract number 06-845P5005; an organizational chart containing names, addresses, telephone number and fax number of the prime provider and any subproviders proposed for the team and their contract responsibilities by work category; certification that the proposed team individuals are currently employed by either the provider or subprovider; the prime provider's project manager and key personnel proposed for the contract; team capabilities; special project related experience; evidence of compliance with the assigned HUB goal through the prime provider or subprovider identified on the team, or a written commitment to make a good faith effort to meet the assigned goal; project related experience performed since precertification; and other pertinent information addressed in the notice, including references for related projects. Agency Contact: Requests for additional information regarding this notice of invitation should be addressed to Gary J. Law, P.E. at (915) 333-9212 or fax (915) 333-9260. Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 12, 1997. TRD-9715099 Bob Jackson Deputy General Counsel Texas Department of Transportation Filed: November 12, 1997