Coastal Bend Workforce Development Board
Request for Proposals for Banking Services (RFP No. 23-10)
Workforce Solutions Coastal Bend (WFSCB) is soliciting proposals from qualified commercial banks who have the proper authority to offer banking services and the proven ability to perform the services requested. The initial contract will be awarded for a period not to exceed twelve (12) months ending on September 30, 2023. The contract may be renewed for three (3) additional one-year periods beyond the original acceptance award for a total not to exceed four (4) years.
The RFP will be available on Monday, July 10, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time and can be accessed on our website at:https://www.workforcesolutionscb.org/about-us/procurement-opportunities/ or by contacting Esther Velazquez at (361) 885-3013 or esther.velazquez@workforcesolutionscb.org.
Interested parties are encouraged to attend a pre-proposal meeting at WFSCB’s Administrative Offices located at 400 Mann Street, Suite 800, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401, Main Conference Room on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time. The purpose of the meeting is to review the RFP requirements and answer any questions related to the RFP. While this meeting is not mandatory, attendance is strongly recommended. Parties unable to attend in person may participate virtually from a computer, tablet, or smart phone via Zoom:
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Proposals are due on Monday, August 7, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. Central Time. Responses should be submitted via email to esther.velazquez@workforcesolutionscb.org or may be hand delivered or mailed to: Workforce Solutions Coastal Bend, 400 Mann Street, Suite 800, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401.
Workforce Solutions Coastal Bend is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Relay Texas: (800) 735-2989 (TDD) and (800) 735-2988 or 711 (Voice). Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) are encouraged to apply.
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TRD-202302399
Esther Velazquez
Contract and Procurement Specialist
Coastal Bend Workforce Development Board
Filed: June 30, 2023
The Consumer Credit Commissioner of Texas has ascertained the following rate ceilings by use of the formulas and methods described in §303.003, §303.005 and §303.009, Texas Finance Code.
The weekly ceiling as prescribed by §303.003 and §303.009 for the period of 07/10/23 - 07/16/23 is 18% for consumer1 credit.
The weekly ceiling as prescribed by §303.003 and §303.009 for the period of 07/10/23 - 07/16/23 is 18% for commercial2 credit.
The monthly ceiling as prescribed by §303.0053 and §303.009 for the period of 07/01/23 - 07/31/23 is 18%.
1 Credit for personal, family, or household use.
2 Credit for business, commercial, investment, or other similar purpose.
3 Only for variable rate commercial transactions, as provided by §303.004(a).
TRD-202302416
Leslie L. Pettijohn
Consumer Credit Commissioner
Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
Filed: July 5, 2023
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ or commission) staff is providing an opportunity for written public comment on the listed Agreed Orders (AOs) in accordance with Texas Water Code (TWC), §7.075. TWC, §7.075, requires that before the commission may approve the AOs, the commission shall allow the public an opportunity to submit written comments on the proposed AOs. TWC, §7.075, requires that notice of the proposed orders and the opportunity to comment must be published in the Texas Register no later than the 30th day before the date on which the public comment period closes, which in this case is August 14, 2023. TWC, §7.075, also requires that the commission promptly consider any written comments received and that the commission may withdraw or withhold approval of an AO if a comment discloses facts or considerations that indicate that consent is inappropriate, improper, inadequate, or inconsistent with the requirements of the statutes and rules within the commission's jurisdiction or the commission's orders and permits issued in accordance with the commission's regulatory authority. Additional notice of changes to a proposed AO is not required to be published if those changes are made in response to written comments.
A copy of each proposed AO is available for public inspection at both the commission's central office, located at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building C, 1st Floor, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-2545 and at the applicable regional office listed as follows. Written comments about an AO should be sent to the enforcement coordinator designated for each AO at the commission's central office at P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 and must be received by 5:00 p.m. on August 14, 2023. Written comments may also be sent by facsimile machine to the enforcement coordinator at (512) 239-2550. The commission's enforcement coordinators are available to discuss the AOs and/or the comment procedure at the listed phone numbers; however, TWC, §7.075, provides that comments on the AOs shall be submitted to the commission in writing.
(1) COMPANY: Braskem America, Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 2021-1450-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN106302508; LOCATION: Freeport, Brazoria County; TYPE OF FACILITY: chemical manufacturing plant; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §116.115(c) and §122.143(4), New Source Review Permit Number 37884, Special Conditions Number 1, Federal Operating Permit Number O2313, General Terms and Conditions and Special Terms and Conditions Number 12, and Texas Health and Safety Code, §382.085(b), by failing to prevent unauthorized emissions; PENALTY: $8,175; SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT OFFSET AMOUNT: $3,270; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Yuliya Dunaway, (210) 403-4077; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.
(2) COMPANY: City of Buda; DOCKET NUMBER: 2022-0007-EAQ-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101703288; LOCATION: Buda, Hays County; TYPE OF FACILITY: aboveground storage tank (AST) facility; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §213.4(j)(6) and Edwards Aquifer AST System Facility Plan Number 11000276, Standard Conditions Number 5, by failing to obtain a modification of an approved Edwards Aquifer AST System Facility Plan prior to commencing a regulated activity over the Edwards Aquifer Transition Zone; PENALTY: $7,500; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Mark Gamble, (512) 239-2587; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 339-2929.
(3) COMPANY: City of Laredo; DOCKET NUMBER: 2021-1455-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN100524099; LOCATION: Laredo, Webb County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.45(b)(2)(F) and Texas Health and Safety Code, §341.0315(c), by failing to provide a service pump capacity that provides each pump station or pressure plane with two or more pumps that have a total capacity of 2.0 gallons per minute (gpm) per connection or that have a total capacity of at least 1,000 gpm and the ability to meet peak hourly demands with the largest pump out of service, whichever is less; 30 TAC §290.46(s)(2)(B)(iv), by failing to check the calibration of the facility's on-line turbidimeters with a primary standard, a secondary standard, or the manufacturer's proprietary calibration confirmation device or by comparing the results from the on-line unit with the results from a properly calibrated benchtop unit at least once every week; 30 TAC §290.46(s)(2)(C)(ii), by failing to verify the accuracy of the facility's continuous disinfectant analyzer at least once every seven days with a chlorine solution of known concentration or by comparing the results from the on-line analyzer with the results of an approved benchtop method; 30 TAC §290.111(e)(5)(E)(i), by failing to ensure turbidity equipment and all associated recording devices read and record levels at least 10% higher than the turbidity level needed to determine compliance with the highest applicable regulatory requirement; and 30 TAC §290.111(h), by failing to properly complete the Surface Water Monthly Operating Reports submitted to the commission; PENALTY: $69,980; SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT OFFSET AMOUNT: $55,984; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Ryan Byer, (512) 239-2571; REGIONAL OFFICE: 707 East Calton Road, Suite 304, Laredo, Texas 78041-3887, (956) 791-6611.
(4) COMPANY: City of West; DOCKET NUMBER: 2022-0280-MLM-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102693447; LOCATION: West, McLennan County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §288.20(c), by failing to review and update, as appropriate, the drought contingency plan at least every five years; 30 TAC §290.39(j) and Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC), §341.0351, by failing to notify the executive director (ED) prior to making any significant change or addition to the system's production, treatment, storage, pressure maintenance, or distribution facilities; 30 TAC §290.43(c)(4), by failing to ensure that all clearwells and water storage tanks have a liquid level indicator located at the tank site; 30 TAC §290.44(h)(4), by failing to have all backflow prevention assemblies tested upon installation and on an annual basis by a recognized backflow prevention assembly tester and certify that they are operating within specifications; 30 TAC §290.46(d)(2)(B) and §290.110(b)(4) and THSC, §341.0315(c), by failing to maintain a disinfectant residual of at least 0.5 milligrams per liter of chloramine throughout the distribution system at all times; 30 TAC §290.46(f)(2) and (3)(A)(i)(II), and (E)(iv), by failing to maintain water works operation and maintenance records and make them readily available for review by the ED upon request; 30 TAC §290.46(f)(4)(B) and 290.110(e), by failing to properly complete and submit a Disinfection Level Quarterly Operating Report and include all the information required by the ED; 30 TAC §290.46(l), by failing to flush all dead-end mains at monthly intervals; 30 TAC §290.46(s)(1), by failing to calibrate the facility's well meter at least once every three years; and 30 TAC §290.110(c)(5), (D)(i), and (ii), by failing to conduct chloramine effectiveness sampling to ensure that monochloramine is the prevailing chloramine species and that nitrification is controlled; PENALTY: $11,145; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Epifanio Villarreal, (361) 881-6991; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6801 Sanger Avenue, Suite 2500, Waco, Texas 76710-7826, (254) 751-0335.
(5) COMPANY: DFW Golden Heights Business Park Owners Condominium Association, Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 2022-0549-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN111472528; LOCATION: Fort Worth, Tarrant County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.42(b)(1) and (e)(3), by failing to provide disinfection facilities for the groundwater supply for the purpose of microbiological control and distribution protection; 30 TAC §290.46(e)(4)(A), by failing to operate the facility under the direct supervision of a water works operator who holds a Class D or higher groundwater license; and 30 TAC §290.46(n)(3), by failing to keep on file copies of well completion data as defined in 30 TAC §290.41(c)(3)(A) for as long as the well remains in service; PENALTY: $4,175; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Miles Caston, (512) 239-4593; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2309 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.
(6) COMPANY: Energy Transfer Nederland Terminal LLC f/k/a Sunoco Partners Marketing and Terminals L.P.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2021-0879-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN111476404; LOCATION: Nederland, Jefferson County; TYPE OF FACILITY: liquid petroleum gas terminal; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §116.115(c), New Source Review Permit Number 160710, Special Conditions Number 1, and Texas Health and Safety Code, §382.085(b), by failing to prevent unauthorized emissions; PENALTY: $18,750; SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT OFFSET AMOUNT: $9,375; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Yuliya Dunaway, (210) 403-4077; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3870 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1830, (409) 898-3838.
(7) COMPANY: ONEOK Hydrocarbon, L.P.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2021-0463-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN106123714; LOCATION: Mont Belvieu, Chambers County; TYPE OF FACILITY: natural gas liquids fractionation plant; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §116.115(c) and §122.143(4), New Source Review Permit Numbers 106921 and N270, Special Conditions Number 1, Federal Operating Permit Number O3645, General Terms and Conditions and Special Terms and Conditions Number 14, and Texas Health and Safety Code, §382.085(b), by failing to prevent unauthorized emissions; PENALTY: $25,000; SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT OFFSET AMOUNT: $12,500; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Yuliya Dunaway, (210) 403-4077; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.
(8) COMPANY: OXY USA WTP LP; DOCKET NUMBER: 2020-1460-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101222602; LOCATION: Clairemont, Kent County; TYPE OF FACILITY: natural gas processing plant; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §§101.20(3), 116.115(b)(2)(F) and (c) and 122.143(4), New Source Review Permit Numbers 20660 and PSDTX795M2, Special Conditions Number 1, Federal Operating Permit Number O550, General Terms and Conditions and Special Terms and Conditions Number 6, and Texas Health and Safety Code, §382.085(b), by failing to comply with the maximum allowable emissions rates; PENALTY: $52,650; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Johnnie Wu, (512) 239-2524; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1977 Industrial Boulevard, Abilene, Texas 79602-7833, (325) 698-9674.
(9) COMPANY: San Diego Municipal Utility District Number 1; DOCKET NUMBER: 2022-0162-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101523520; LOCATION: San Diego, Duval and Jim Wells County; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment facility; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.125(1), TWC, §26.121(a)(1), and Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Number WQ0010270001, Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements Number 1, by failing to comply with permitted effluent limitations; PENALTY: $17,387; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Mark Gamble, (512) 239-2587; REGIONAL OFFICE: 707 East Calton Road, Suite 304, Laredo, Texas 78041-3887, (956) 791-6611.
(10) COMPANY: Trinity Rural Water Supply Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-0399-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102686755; LOCATION: Trinity, Trinity County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.115(f)(1) and Texas Health and Safety Code, §341.0315(c), by failing to comply with the maximum contaminant level of 0.080 milligrams per liter for total trihalomethanes, based on the locational running annual average; PENALTY: $5,750; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Ilia Perez-Ramirez, (713) 767-3743; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3870 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1830, (409) 898-3838.
(11) COMPANY: TRISTAR RETAILERS INCORPORATED dba Als Crossroad Burleson; DOCKET NUMBER: 2022-0426-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101543619; LOCATION: Burleson, Johnson County; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with retail sales of gasoline; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.50(b)(1)(A) and TWC, §26.3475(c)(1), by failing to monitor the underground storage tank for releases in a manner which will detect a release at a frequency of at least once every 30 days; PENALTY: $3,375; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Mark Gamble, (512) 239-2587; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2309 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.
TRD-202302406
Gitanjali Yadav
Deputy Director, Litigation
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: July 5, 2023
APPLICATION. Five Star Concrete LLC, 2 Grist Mill Rd, Uhland, Texas 78640-9363 has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for an Air Quality Standard Permit for a Concrete Batch Plant with Enhanced Controls Registration Number 173049 to authorize the operation of two permanent concrete batch plants with enhanced controls. The facility is proposed to be located at the following driving directions: from US Highway 290 take Farm to Market Road 1100 north and go approximately 2.3 miles and turn left on Manda Road and go approximately 1.1 miles and turn right on Manda Carlson Road and go approximately 0.3 miles and the location will be on the left, Manor, Travis County, Texas, 78653. This application is being processed in an expedited manner, as allowed by the commission's rules in 30 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 101, Subchapter J. This link to an electronic map of the site or facility's general location is provided as a public courtesy and not part of the application or notice. For exact location, refer to application. https://gisweb.tceq.texas.gov/LocationMapper/?marker=-97.474305,30.393258&level=13. This application was submitted to the TCEQ on June 8, 2023. The primary function of this plant is to manufacture concrete by mixing materials including (but not limited to) sand, aggregate, cement and water. The executive director has determined the application was technically complete on June 27, 2023.
PUBLIC COMMENT / PUBLIC HEARING. Public written comments about this application may be submitted at any time during the public comment period. The public comment period begins on the first date notice is published and extends to the close of the public hearing. Public comments may be submitted either in writing to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Office of the Chief Clerk, MC-105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, or electronically at www14.tceq.texas.gov/epic/eComment/. Please be aware that any contact information you provide, including your name, phone number, email address and physical address will become part of the agency's public record.
A public hearing has been scheduled, that will consist of two parts, an informal discussion period and a formal comment period. During the informal discussion period, the public is encouraged to ask questions of the applicant and TCEQ staff concerning the application, but comments made during the informal period will not be considered by the executive director before reaching a decision on the permit, and no formal response will be made to the informal comments. During the formal comment period, members of the public may state their comments into the official record. Written comments about this application may also be submitted at any time during the hearing. The purpose of a public hearing is to provide the opportunity to submit written comments or an oral statement about the application. The public hearing is not an evidentiary proceeding.
The Public Hearing is to be held:
Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
Courtyard by Marriot Austin Pflugerville and Pflugerville Conference Center
16100 Impact Way
Pflugerville, Texas 78660
RESPONSE TO COMMENTS. A written response to all formal comments will be prepared by the executive director after the comment period closes. The response, along with the executive director's decision on the application, will be mailed to everyone who submitted public comments and the response to comments will be posted in the permit file for viewing.
The executive director shall approve or deny the application not later than 35 days after the date of the public hearing, considering all comments received within the comment period, and base this decision on whether the application meets the requirements of the standard permit.
CENTRAL/REGIONAL OFFICE. The application will be available for viewing and copying at the TCEQ Central Office and the TCEQ Austin Regional Office, located at 12100 Park 35 Circle Building A Room 179, Austin, Texas 78753-1808, during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, beginning the first day of publication of this notice.
INFORMATION. If you need more information about this permit application or the permitting process, please call the Public Education Program toll free at (800) 687-4040. Si desea información en español, puede llamar al (800) 687-4040.
Further information may also be obtained from Five Star Concrete, LLC, 2 Grist Mill Road, Uhland, Texas 78640-9363, or by calling Mr. Stephen Hampton, Compliance Manager at (512) 398-7797.
Notice Issuance Date: June 28, 2023
TRD-202302417
Laurie Gharis
Chief Clerk
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: July 5, 2023
In the May 12, 2023, issue of the Texas Register (48 TexReg 2520), the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (commission) published notice of Agreed Orders, specifically Item Number 11, for YRLAS, RICKY J; Docket Number 2023-0156-PWS-E. The error is as submitted by the commission.
The reference to the Docket Number should be corrected to read: "2023-0156-WOC-E."
For questions concerning these errors, please contact Michael Parrish at (512) 239-2548.
TRD-202302407
Gitanjali Yadav
Deputy Director, Litigation
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: July 5, 2023
Notice issued June 29, 2023
TCEQ Internal Control No. D-05022023-004; Peach Creek TX, LLC, a Texas limited liability company, (Petitioner) filed a petition for creation of Walker County Municipal Utility District No. 1 (District) with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The petition was filed pursuant to Article XVI, §59 of the Constitution of the State of Texas; Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code; 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 293; and the procedural rules of the TCEQ. The petition states that: (1) the Petitioner holds title to a majority in value of the land to be included in the proposed District; (2) there is one lienholder, H & B Development and Construction, LP, on the property to be included in the proposed District and information provided indicates that the lienholder consents to the creation of the proposed District; (3) the proposed District will contain approximately 216.78 acres located within Walker County County, Texas; and (4) the land within the proposed District is not within the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of any city. The petition further states that the proposed District will: (1) purchase, design, construct, acquire, maintain, own, operate, repair, improve, and extend a waterworks and sanitary sewer system for residential and commercial purposes; (2) construct, acquire, improve, extend, maintain, and operate works, improvements, facilities, plants, equipment, and appliances helpful or necessary to provide more adequate drainage for the proposed District; (3) control, abate, and amend local storm waters or other harmful excesses of water; and (4) purchase, construct, acquire, maintain, own, operate, repair, improve, and extend such additional facilities, including roads, systems, plants, and enterprises as shall be consonant with all of the purposes for which the proposed District is created. According to the petition, a preliminary investigation has been made to determine the cost of the project, and it is estimated by the Petitioners that the cost of said project will be approximately $31,370,000 ($28,040,000 for water, wastewater, and drainage, $3,330,000 for roads).
INFORMATION SECTION
To view the complete issued notice, view the notice on our web site at www.tceq.texas.gov/agency/cc/pub_notice.html or call the Office of the Chief Clerk at (512) 239-3300 to obtain a copy of the complete notice. When searching the web site, type in the issued date range shown at the top of this document to obtain search results.
The TCEQ may grant a contested case hearing on the petition if a written hearing request is filed within 30 days after the newspaper publication of the notice. To request a contested case 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 Petitioner and the TCEQ Internal Control Number; (3) the statement "I/we request a contested case hearing"; (4) a brief description of how you would be affected by the petition in a way not common to the general public; and (5) the location of your property relative to the proposed District's boundaries. You may also submit your proposed adjustments to the petition. Requests for a contested case hearing must be submitted in writing to the Office of the Chief Clerk at the address provided in the information section below. The Executive Director may approve the petition unless a written request for a contested case hearing is filed within 30 days after the newspaper publication of this notice. If a hearing request is filed, the Executive Director will not approve the petition and will forward the petition and hearing request to the TCEQ Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting. If a contested case hearing is held, it will be a legal proceeding similar to a civil trial in state district court. Written hearing requests should be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC 105, TCEQ, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. For information concerning the hearing process, please contact the Public Interest Counsel, MC 103, at the same address. For additional information, individual members of the general public may contact the Districts Review Team, at (512) 239-4691. Si desea información en español, puede llamar al (512) 239-0200. General information regarding TCEQ can be found at our web site at www.tceq.texas.gov.
TRD-202302423
Laurie Gharis
Chief Clerk
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: July 5, 2023
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (commission) will conduct a public hearing to receive testimony regarding proposed revisions to 30 (Texas Administrative Code) TAC Chapter 50, Action on Applications and Other Authorizations, §50.131, under the requirements of Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC), §382.017 and Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001, Subchapter B.
The proposed rulemaking would implement a correction to an agency rule to conform with statutory requirements. The agency would delete 30 TAC §50.131(c)(1) and renumber the remaining parts of §50.131(c). This would remove the exemption for a motion to overturn the executive director's decision on registrations for authorization under an air quality standard permit, as required by THSC, §382.016(b).
The commission will hold a hybrid virtual and in-person public hearing on this proposal in Austin on Monday, August 1, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in Building E, Room 201S at the commission's central office located at 12100 Park 35 Circle. 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 will not be permitted during the hearing; however, commission staff members will be available to discuss the proposal 30 minutes prior to the hearing.
Individuals who plan to attend the hearing virtually and want to provide oral comments and/or want their attendance on record must register by Friday, July 28, 2023. To register for the hearing, please email Rules@tceq.texas.gov and provide the following information: your name, your affiliation, your email address, your phone number, and whether or not you plan to provide oral comments during the hearing. Instructions for participating in the hearing will be sent on Monday, July 31, 2023, to those who register for the hearing.
Members of the public who do not wish to provide oral comments but would like to view the hearing may do so at no cost at:
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Persons who have special communication or other accommodation needs who are planning to attend the hearing should contact Sandy Wong, Office of Legal Services, at (512) 239-1802 or (800) RELAY-TX (TDD). Requests should be made as far in advance as possible.
If you need translation services, please contact TCEQ at (800) 687-4040. Si desea información general en español, puede llamar al (800) 687-4040.
Written comments may be submitted to Gwen Ricco, MC 205, Office of Legal Services, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, or faxed to fax4808@tceq.texas.gov. Electronic comments may be submitted at: https://tceq.commentinput.com/. File size restrictions may apply to comments being submitted via the TCEQ Public Comment system. All comments should reference Rule Project Number 2023-130-050-LS. The comment period closes August 14, 2023. Copies of the proposed rulemaking can be obtained from the commission's website at https://www.tceq.texas.gov/rules/propose_adopt.html. For further information, please contact Amy Browning, Environmental Law Division, (512) 239-0891.
TRD-202302387
Guy Henry
Acting Deputy Director, Environmental Law Division
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: June 29, 2023
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (commission) will conduct a public hearing to receive testimony regarding proposed revisions to 30 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) 290, Public Drinking Water, §§290.38, 290.39, 290.41, 290.42, 290.43, 290.44, 290.45, 290.46, and 290.47, as well as Chapter 291, Utility Regulations, §§291.160, 291.161, 291.162, and new §291.163, under the requirements of Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001, Subchapter B.
The proposed rulemaking would amend 30 TAC Chapter 290, Subchapter D, and Chapter 291, Subchapter L, for consistency with the Texas Water Code, §§13.1394, and 13.1395; to add weather resiliency requirements consistent with the Winter Storm Uri after-action review findings; and to clarify and streamline existing state rules.
The commission will hold a hybrid virtual and in-person public hearing on this proposal in Austin on Friday, August 11, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. in Building E, Room 201S, at the commission's central office located at 12100 Park 35 Circle. 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 will not be permitted during the hearing; however, commission staff members will be available to discuss the proposal 30 minutes prior to the hearing.
Individuals who plan to attend the hearing virtually and want to provide oral comments and/or want their attendance on record must register by Wednesday, August 9, 2023. To register for the hearing, please email Rules@tceq.texas.gov and provide the following information: your name, your affiliation, your email address, your phone number, and whether or not you plan to provide oral comments during the hearing. Instructions for participating in the hearing will be sent on Thursday, August 10, 2023, to those who register for the hearing.
Any public participant who does not wish to provide oral comments but would like to view the hearing may do so at no cost at:
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Persons who have special communication or other accommodation needs who are planning to attend the hearing should contact Sandy Wong, Office of Legal Services at (512) 239-1802 or (800) RELAY-TX (TDD). Requests should be made as far in advance as possible.
If you need translation services, please contact TCEQ at (800) 687-4040. Si desea información general en español, puede llamar al (800) 687-4040.
Written comments may be submitted to Gwen Ricco, MC 205, Office of Legal Services, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, or faxed to fax4808@tceq.texas.gov. Electronic comments may be submitted at: https://tceq.commentinput.com/. File size restrictions may apply to comments being submitted via the TCEQ Public Comment system. All comments should reference Rule Project Number 2023-125-290-OW. The comment period closes August 13, 2023. Copies of the proposed rulemaking can be obtained from the commission's website at https://www.tceq.texas.gov/rules/propose_adopt.html. For further information, please contact Christina Dupont, Water Supply Division, (512) 239-0537.
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Guy Henry
Acting Deputy Director, Environmental Law Division
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: June 29, 2023
The following notice was issued on June 29, 2023:
The following notice does not require publication in a newspaper. Written comments or requests for a public meeting may be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, Mail Code 105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 WITHIN (30) DAYS FROM THE DATE THIS NOTICE IS PUBLISHED IN THE TEXAS REGISTER.
INFORMATION SECTION
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has initiated a minor amendment to Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit No. WQ0010575004 issued to City of Mount Pleasant, 501 North Madison Avenue, Mount Pleasant, Texas 75455, to correct the Final phase outfall numbering as 002 in the Biomonitoring Section, and to add Other Requirement Nos. 11 & 12. The existing permit authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at an annual average flow not to exceed 5,000,000 gallons per day. The facility is located at 2561 County Road 4540, in Titus County, Texas 75455.
TRD-202302422
Laurie Gharis
Chief Clerk
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: July 5, 2023
Licensing Actions for Radioactive Materials (.pdf)
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Cynthia Hernandez
General Counsel
Department of State Health Services
Filed: July 5, 2023
Application for Community Health Choice Texas, Inc., a domestic Health Maintenance Organization (HMO), DBA (doing business as) Community Health Choice. The home office is in Houston, Texas.
Any objections must be filed with the Texas Department of Insurance, within twenty (20) calendar days from the date of the Texas Register publication, addressed to the attention of John Carter, 1601 Congress Ave., Suite 6.900, Austin, Texas 78711.
TRD-202302353
Justin Beam
Chief Clerk
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: June 28, 2023
Application for Lancer Indemnity Company, a foreign fire and/or casualty company, to change its name to Granada Indemnity Company. The home office is in Long Beach, New York.
Any objections must be filed with the Texas Department of Insurance, within twenty (20) calendar days from the date of the Texas Register publication, addressed to the attention of John Carter, 1601 Congress Ave., Suite 6.900, Austin, Texas 78711.
TRD-202302428
Justin Beam
Chief Clerk
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: July 5, 2023
Notice of Application for Approval of the Provision of Non-Emergency 311 Service
Notice is given to the public of an application filed with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) for approval to provide non-emergency 311 services.
Docket Style and Number: Application of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company dba AT&T Texas for Administrative Approval to Provide Non-Emergency 311 Service for the City of Huntsville, Docket Number 55180.
The Application: On June 27, 2023, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company dba AT&T Texas filed an application with the commission under 16 Texas Administrative Code §26.127, for approval to provide non-emergency 311 service for the City of Huntsville. As a certified telecommunications utility (CTU), Southwestern Bell Telephone Company dba AT&T Texas seeks approval on behalf of Huntsville to provide non‑emergency 311 services to Huntsville's residents within the city limits of Huntsville, Texas, and to portions of surrounding communities in Southwestern Bell Telephone Company dba AT&T Texas's certificated service area.
Non-emergency 311 service is available to local governmental entities to provide to their residents an easy-to-remember number to call for access to non-emergency services. By implementing 311 service, communities can improve 911 response times for those callers with true emergencies. Each local government entity that elects to implement 311 service will determine the types of non‑emergency calls their 311-call center will handle.
Persons who wish to comment on this application should notify the commission by August 14, 2023. Requests for further information should be mailed to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or you may call the Public Utility Commission's Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at (888) 782-8477. Hearing- and speech‑impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936‑7136. All comments or motions to intervene should reference Docket Number 55180.
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Andrea Gonzalez
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: June 29, 2023
Notice is given to the public of the 2023 compliance proceeding initiated by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) for eligible telecommunications providers (ETP) and resale eligible telecommunications providers (RETP) to attest to the proper use of Texas universal service funds (TUSF).
Project Title and Number: Annual Compliance Affidavit Attesting to Proper Use of Texas Universal Service Fund Pursuant to PURA § 56.030. Project Number 32567.
The commission initiated this proceeding under Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA) § 56.030 and 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §26.417 and §26.419. PURA § 56.030 requires that on or before September 1 of each year, a telecommunications provider that receives disbursements from the TUSF file with the commission an affidavit certifying that the telecommunications provider complies with the requirements for receiving money from the TUSF and requirements regarding the use of money from the universal service fund program for which the telecommunications provider receives disbursements.
This certification requirement applies to every ETP and RETP receiving support from the TUSF. In accordance with PURA § 56.030 and 16 TAC §26.417 and §26.419, each ETP and RETP receiving TUSF support must file with the commission a sworn affidavit (using the commission prescribed form) certifying that the provider complies with the requirements for receiving money from the TUSF and the requirements regarding the use of money from each TUSF program for which the provider receives funds. All carriers in Texas requesting certification by the commission shall submit an affidavit by September 1, 2023.
Carriers designated as ETPs and RETPs may contact the commission by mail at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or by phone at (512) 936-7120 or toll-free at (888) 782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission through Relay Texas by dialing 7-1-1. Persons contacting the commission regarding this proceeding should refer to Project Number 32567.
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Andrea Gonzalez
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: July 5, 2023
Notice is given to the public of the 2023 certification proceeding initiated by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) for state certification of common carriers as eligible telecommunications carriers to receive federal universal service funds.
Project Title and Number: Designation of Common Carriers as Eligible Telecommunications Carriers to Receive Federal Universal Service Funds. Project Number 24481.
Under 47 Code of Federal Regulations § 54.314, the commission annually certifies that all federal high-cost support provided to carriers in Texas was used in the preceding calendar year and will be used in the coming calendar year only for the provision, maintenance, and upgrading of facilities and services for which the support is intended. The commission must file the certification with the Federal Communications Commission and the Universal Service Administrative Company by October 1 each year in order for ETCs to receive federal high-cost support. Without certification, carriers will not receive federal high-cost support.
The certification requirement applies to all incumbent local exchange carriers and competitive eligible telecommunications carriers seeking federal high-cost support. Under 16 Texas Administrative Code §26.418(k), each carrier must provide the commission with a sworn affidavit certifying that the carrier complies with federal requirements for receiving federal high-cost support. All carriers in Texas requesting certification by the commission must submit an affidavit by September 1, 2023.
Carriers seeking to be certified may contact the commission by mail at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or by phone at (512) 936-7120 or toll-free at (888) 782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission through Relay Texas by dialing 7-1-1. Persons contacting the commission regarding this proceeding should refer to Project Number 24481.
TRD-202302412
Andrea Gonzalez
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: July 5, 2023