Source: https://www.sos.texas.gov/texreg/archive/November292019/In%20Addition/In%20Addition.html
Timestamp: 2020-03-31 17:30:54
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Notice is hereby given of a Request for Proposals (RFP) by TSAHC for Financial Advisor services. Entities interested in providing these services must submit all of the materials listed in the RFP, which can be found on TSAHC's website at www.tsahc.org.
The deadline for submissions in response to this RFP is Friday, December 20, 2019. No proposal will be accepted after 5:00 p.m. on that date. Responses should be emailed to Michael Wilt at mwilt@tsahc.org. Faxed responses will not be accepted. For questions or comments, please contact Michael Wilt at (512) 334-2157 or by email at mwilt@tsahc.org.
TRD-201904394
TRD-201904358
Disciplinary Rules and Referenda Attorney
The Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority has issued a Request For Proposals to provide Financial Advisory Services.
The Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (the "CTRMA"), a political subdivision of the State of Texas established pursuant to the request of Travis County, Texas and Williamson County, Texas, the approval of the Texas Transportation Commission and governed pursuant to the provisions of Texas Transportation Code, Chapter 370, is seeking proposals from financial advisory firms interested in providing financial advisory services to the CTRMA.
Firms responding must demonstrate a history of providing expert advice to governmental agencies, including but not limited to advice concerning: investment of available assets in legally permissible interest-yielding accounts and paper; issuance and servicing of tax-exempt debt; analysis of the financial feasibility of potential turnpike projects; analysis of private sector investment in turnpike project financing, development, and operation; arbitrage monitoring, analysis, and rebate calculation; continuing disclosure; and ongoing financial review and analysis of tax-exempt turnpike financing once debt is issued.
Certain information is necessary to evaluate each interested firm's ability to provide the desired services. This Request for Proposals (the "RFP") details the information that will enable the CTRMA to evaluate properly the abilities of the responding firms. Additionally, proposers may, at the CTRMA's sole option, be asked to make an oral presentation to the CTRMA. The anticipated work is described herein and shall sometimes be referred to as the "services" in the context of this RFP.
RESPONSES TO THIS RFP MUST BE DELIVERED TO THE OFFICE OF THE CTRMA NO LATER THAN 4:00 P.M., C.S.T., DECEMBER 13, 2019. THREE (3) COPIES SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO:
3300 N. IH-35, Suite 300
Attn: Bill Chapman
All questions concerning this RFP shall be submitted to the CTRMA in writing, via U.S. mail or email, no later than 12:00 p.m., C.S.T., December 6, 2019. Questions should be submitted to:
wchapman@ctrma.org
Detailed information and RFP amendments can be found on the CTRMA's website: https://www.mobilityauthority.com/business/opportunities/procurements
TRD-201904332
The Comptroller of Public Accounts, administering agency for the collection of the Oil Production Tax, has determined, as required by Tax Code, §202.058, that the average taxable price of oil for reporting period October 2019 is $41.80 per barrel for the three-month period beginning on July 1, 2019, and ending September 30, 2019. Therefore, pursuant to Tax Code, §202.058, oil produced during the month of October 2019, from a qualified low-producing oil lease, is not eligible for a credit on the oil production tax imposed by Tax Code, Chapter 202.
The Comptroller of Public Accounts, administering agency for the collection of the Natural Gas Production Tax, has determined, as required by Tax Code, §201.059, that the average taxable price of gas for reporting period October 2019 is $1.27 per mcf for the three-month period beginning on July 1, 2019, and ending September 30, 2019. Therefore, pursuant to Tax Code, §201.059, gas produced during the month of October 2019, from a qualified low-producing well, is eligible for a 100% credit on the natural gas production tax imposed by Tax Code, Chapter 201.
The Comptroller of Public Accounts, administering agency for the collection of the Franchise Tax, has determined, as required by Tax Code, §171.1011(s), that the average closing price of West Texas Intermediate crude oil for the month of October 2019 is $54.01 per barrel. Therefore, pursuant to Tax Code, §171.1011(r), a taxable entity shall not exclude total revenue received from oil produced during the month of October 2019, from a qualified low-producing oil well.
The Comptroller of Public Accounts, administering agency for the collection of the Franchise Tax, has determined, as required by Tax Code, §171.1011(s), that the average closing price of gas for the month of October 2019 is $2.34 per MMBtu. Therefore, pursuant to Tax Code, §171.1011(r), a taxable entity shall exclude total revenue received from gas produced during the month of October 2019, from a qualified low-producing gas well.
TRD-201904334
The weekly ceiling as prescribed by §303.003 and §303.009 for the period of 11/25/19 - 12/01/19 is 18% for Consumer1/Agricultural/Commercial2 credit through $250,000.
The weekly ceiling as prescribed by §303.003 and §303.009 for the period of 11/25/19 - 12/01/19 is 18% for Commercial over $250,000.
The judgment ceiling as prescribed by §304.003 for the period of 12/01/19 - 12/31/19 is 4.75% for Consumer/Agricultural/Commercial credit through $250,000.
The judgment ceiling as prescribed by §304.003 for the period of 12/01/19 - 12/31/19 is 4.75% for commercial over $250,000.
TRD-201904364
An application was received from Texell Credit Union, Temple, Texas, to expand its field of membership. The proposal would permit persons who live, work, worship or attend school in Coryell County, Texas, to be eligible for membership in the credit union.
TRD-201904387
Texell Credit Union, Temple, Texas - See Texas Register issue dated June 28, 2019.
ECU Credit Union (OSB), Seminole, Florida - See Texas Register issue dated September 27, 2019.
Premier America Credit Union (OSB), Chatsworth, California - See Texas Register dated September 27, 2019.
Mobility Credit Union #1, Irving, Texas - See Texas Register issue dated September 27, 2019.
Mobility Credit Union #2, Irving, Texas - See Texas Register issue dated September 27, 2019.
Merger or Consolidation - Approved
Sugar Growers Federal Credit Union (Santa Rosa) and Rio Grande Valley Credit Union (Harlingen) - See Texas Register issue dated April 26, 2019.
TRD-201904386
Pursuant to Chapter 53, Texas Occupations Code, relating to Consequences for Criminal Conviction, the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors has filed the following policies regarding criminal incidents for applicants and licensees with the Secretary of State:
Under Board Rule §137.5, licensees are required to notify the Board of any misdemeanor or felony convictions within 30 days of the action. In addition, at the time of annual renewal, all licensed engineers are asked to state whether he or she has, since the last renewal, been convicted of an offense for a felony or misdemeanor. The board may also, at its discretion, submit identifying information to the Texas Department of Public Safety and or other appropriate agencies requesting records for a licensee. All reported convictions will be documented in the licensee's board record and referred to the Compliance & Enforcement Division for review.
Board Rule §139.43 states that upon review of the reported criminal convictions, the Board may take any of the standard enforcement actions. Any felony convictions which result in incarceration shall result in revocation of the license.
Reported convictions meeting all the following conditions may be handled by the Executive Director and staff without referral to the board:
Minimal or no relationship of the crime to the person's ability to practice as a Professional Engineer in Texas;
The conviction was a single occurrence during the previous year;
The conviction was of misdemeanor level, not felony; and
There was no incarceration associated.
Pursuant to the Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 53, and consistent with Board Rule §133.99, relating to Processing of Applications with a Criminal Conviction, the Board considers convictions for the following crimes to directly relate to the practice of engineering due to the adverse impact each of these crimes has on the special trust and ethical duties a Professional Engineer owes to the client and the public involving honesty, integrity, fidelity, and the exercise of good judgement and character:
Any felony or misdemeanor which involves disregard for the health, safety, or welfare of the general public or individuals, including violent crimes or crimes involving drugs or alcohol;
Any felony or misdemeanor of which theft, fraud or deceit is an essential element;
Any felony or misdemeanor which demonstrates a lack of professional judgment expected of a Professional Engineer;
Any felony or misdemeanor involving financial or other loss for a client(s) or the public; or
Any felony or misdemeanor reflecting adversely upon the client's fitness to practice engineering
If a licensee's self-reported criminal conviction or the results of a staff initiated criminal history record check indicate that a conviction for any of the above felony or misdemeanor has occurred, a formal enforcement case may be opened.
Staff will consider the factors found in the Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 53 when evaluating the proposed resolution to any opened enforcement case.
Title 22 Texas Administrative Code §137.5 Notification of Name Change, Address Change, Employer Change, and Criminal Convictions
Title 22 Texas Administrative Code §139.43 License Holder with Criminal Convictions
TRD-201904359
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 January 3, 2020. 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 January 3, 2020. 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: Air Products LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2019-1005-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102041282; LOCATION: La Porte, Harris County; TYPE OF FACILITY: industrial gas manufacturing plant; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §122.143(4) and §122.145(2)(A), Federal Operating Permit Number O1249, General Terms and Conditions, and Texas Health and Safety Code, §382.085(b), by failing to report all instances of deviations; PENALTY: $2,485; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Mackenzie Mehlmann, (512) 239-2572; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.
(2) COMPANY: Aqua Texas, Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 2019-0926-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102343720; LOCATION: Cypress, Harris County; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment plant; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.125(1), TWC, §26.121(a)(1), and Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Number WQ0014032001, Interim Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements Numbers 1 and 2, by failing to comply with permitted effluent limitations; PENALTY: $3,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Katelyn Tubbs, (512) 239-2512; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.
(3) COMPANY: Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP; DOCKET NUMBER: 2019-1336-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102320850; LOCATION: Borger, Hutchinson County; TYPE OF FACILITY: petrochemical manufacturing plant; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §116.115(c) and §122.143(4), New Source Review Permit Number 21918, Special Conditions Number 1, Federal Operating Permit Number O2164, General Terms and Conditions and Special Terms and Conditions Number 16, and Texas Health and Safety Code, §382.085(b), by failing to prevent unauthorized emissions; PENALTY: $4,163; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Soraya Bun, (713) 422-8912; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3918 Canyon Drive, Amarillo, Texas 79109-4933, (806) 353-9251.
(4) COMPANY: CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTER, INCORPORATED; DOCKET NUMBER: 2019-1207-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101209765; LOCATION: Humble, Montgomery County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 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: $52; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Ronica Rodriguez, (361) 825-3425; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.
(5) COMPANY: City of Leona; DOCKET NUMBER: 2019-0928-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101404002; LOCATION: Leona, Leon County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.121(a) and (b), by failing to develop and maintain an up-to-date chemical and microbiological monitoring plan that identifies all sampling locations, describes the sampling frequency, and specifies the analytical procedures and laboratories that the facility will use to comply with the monitoring requirements; PENALTY: $75; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Danielle Porras, (713) 767-3682; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6801 Sanger Avenue, Suite 2500, Waco, Texas 76710-7826, (254) 751-0335.
(6) COMPANY: City of Paris; DOCKET NUMBER: 2019-0876-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101920767; LOCATION: Paris, Lamar 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 WQ0010479002, Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements Number 1, by failing to comply with permitted effluent limitations; PENALTY: $19,050; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Harley Hobson, (512) 239-1337; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2916 Teague Drive, Tyler, Texas 75701-3734, (903) 535-5100.
(7) COMPANY: City of Raymondville; DOCKET NUMBER: 2019-1135-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101387694; LOCATION: Raymondville, Willacy County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.46(m), by failing to initiate maintenance and housekeeping practices to ensure the good working condition and general appearance of the system's facilities and equipment; PENALTY: $562; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Julianne Dewar, (817) 588-5861; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1804 West Jefferson Avenue, Harlingen, Texas 78550-5247, (956) 425-6010.
(8) COMPANY: ESPERANZA WATER SERVICE COMPANY, INCORPORATED; DOCKET NUMBER: 2019-1242-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101207371; LOCATION: El Paso, Hudspeth County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.42(e)(2), by failing to disinfect groundwater prior to distribution or storage and in a manner consistent with 30 TAC §290.110; PENALTY: $180; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Epifanio Villarreal, (361) 825-3421; REGIONAL OFFICE: 401 East Franklin Avenue, Suite 560, El Paso, Texas 79901-1212, (915) 834-4949.
(9) COMPANY: Federal Bureau of Prisons; DOCKET NUMBER: 2019-0956-WQ-E; IDENTIFIER: RN106194921; LOCATION: Fort Worth, Tarrant County; TYPE OF FACILITY: small municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4); RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §281.25(a)(4), TWC, §26.121, and 40 Code of Federal Regulations §122.26(a)(9)(i)(A), by failing to obtain authorization to discharge stormwater under a Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System General Permit for an MS4; PENALTY: $26,250; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Katelyn Tubbs, (512) 239-2512; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2309 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.
(10) COMPANY: Lark United Manufacturing of Texas LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2019-1137-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN110599404; LOCATION: McGregor, McLennan County; TYPE OF FACILITY: cargo trailer manufacturing plant; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §116.110(a) and Texas Health and Safety Code, §382.0518(a) and §382.085(b), by failing to obtain authorization prior to constructing or modifying a source of air contaminants; PENALTY: $1,312; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Amanda Diaz, (512) 239-2601; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6801 Sanger Avenue, Suite 2500, Waco, Texas 76710-7826, (254) 751-0335.
(11) COMPANY: Masco Cabinetry LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2019-1199-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102593894; LOCATION: Duncanville, Dallas County; TYPE OF FACILITY: cabinet manufacturing plant; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §122.143(4) and §122.146(2), Federal Operating Permit Number O1127, General Terms and Conditions and Special Terms and Conditions Number 11, and Texas Health and Safety Code, §382.085(b), by failing to submit a permit compliance certification within 30 days of any certification period; PENALTY: $4,313; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Mackenzie Mehlmann, (512) 239-2572; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2309 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.
(12) COMPANY: PENTA OPERATING, LLC dba Penta Petro; DOCKET NUMBER: 2019-1382-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: RN109527846; LOCATION: Midland, Midland County; TYPE OF FACILITY: common carrier; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.5(b)(1)(A) and TWC, §26.3467(d), by failing to deposit a regulated substance into a regulated underground storage tank system that was covered by a valid, current TCEQ delivery certificate; PENALTY: $1,505; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Tyler Smith, (512) 239-3421; REGIONAL OFFICE: 9900 West IH-20, Suite 100, Midland, Texas 79706, (432) 570-1359.
(13) COMPANY: Republic Metal Roofing LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2019-1185-EAQ-E; IDENTIFIER: RN110740750; LOCATION: Austin, Williamson County; TYPE OF FACILITY: metal supply site; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §213.4(a)(1), by failing to obtain approval of an Edwards Aquifer Protection Plan prior to commencing a regulated activity over the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone; PENALTY: $13,750; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Alejandro Laje, (512) 239-2547; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 339-2929.
(14) COMPANY: Stephen D. Mundine; DOCKET NUMBER: 2019-1140-WQ-E; IDENTIFIER: RN107154676; LOCATION: Victoria, Victoria County; TYPE OF FACILITY: aggregate production operation (APO); RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §342.25(d), by failing to renew the APO registration annually as regulated activities continue; PENALTY: $10,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Alejandro Laje, (512) 239-2547; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6300 Ocean Drive, Suite 1200, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412-5839, (361) 825-3100.
(15) COMPANY: Stonetown Pleasant Oaks, LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2019-0868-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102095106; LOCATION: Joshua, Johnson County; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment facility; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.65 and TWC, §26.121(a)(1), by failing to maintain authorization to discharge wastewater into or adjacent to any water in the state; PENALTY: $5,300; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Alejandro Laje, (512) 239-2547; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2309 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.
(16) COMPANY: Texas Eastern Transmission, LP; DOCKET NUMBER: 2019-1073-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN100212547; LOCATION: Thomaston, DeWitt County; TYPE OF FACILITY: natural gas compressor station; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §122.143(4) and §122.145(2)(A), Federal Operating Permit Number O3040, General Terms and Conditions, and Texas Health and Safety Code, §382.085(b), by failing to report all instances of deviations; PENALTY: $4,500; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Johnnie Wu, (512) 239-2524; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6300 Ocean Drive, Suite 1200, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412-5839, (361) 825-3100.
(17) COMPANY: U.S. Silica Company; DOCKET NUMBER: 2019-0800-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN100215672; LOCATION: Kosse, Limestone County; TYPE OF FACILITY: sand and clay processing facility; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §122.143(4) and §122.146(2), Federal Operating Permit Number O1044, General Terms and Conditions and Special Terms and Conditions Number 12, and Texas Health and Safety Code, §382.085(b), by failing to submit a permit compliance certification within 30 days of any certification period; PENALTY: $9,000; SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT OFFSET AMOUNT: $3,600; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Carol McGrath, (713) 767-3567; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6801 Sanger Avenue, Suite 2500, Waco, Texas 76710-7826, (254) 751-0335.
(18) COMPANY: WTG Jameson, LP; DOCKET NUMBER: 2019-1094-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN108683103; LOCATION: Silver, Coke County; TYPE OF FACILITY: natural gas compressor and treating plant; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §§101.20(1), 116.615(2), and 122.143(4), 40 Code of Federal Regulations §60.18(c)(3)(ii), Standard Permit Registration Number 134471, Air Quality Standard Permit for Oil and Gas Handling and Production Facilities, Special Conditions Numbers (e)(11)(A) and (I), Federal Operating Permit Number O3836, General Terms and Conditions and Special Terms and Conditions Numbers 10 and 13.C, and Texas Health and Safety Code, §382.085(b), by failing to maintain the net heating value of the gas being combusted at 200 British thermal units per standard cubic foot or greater if the flare is non-assisted; PENALTY: $3,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Margarita Dennis, (817) 588-5892; REGIONAL OFFICE: 622 South Oakes, Suite K, San Angelo, Texas 76903-7035, (325) 655-9479.
TRD-201904348
APPLICATION. Lone Star Ports, LLC, 14 Birchwood Park Place, The Woodlands, Texas 77382-2026, has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for issuance of Proposed Air Quality Permit Number 157150, which would authorize construction of a Harbor Island Marine Terminal located adjacent to Highway 361 & northeast of the ferry landing, Port Aransas, Nueces County, Texas 78336.
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. http://www.tceq.texas.gov/assets/public/hb610/index.html?lat=27.851111&lng=-97.071666&zoom=13&type=r.
The proposed facility will emit the following contaminants: carbon monoxide, hazardous air pollutants, hydrogen sulfide, nitrogen oxides, organic compounds, particulate matter including particulate matter with diameters of 10 microns or less and 2.5 microns or less and sulfur dioxide.
INFORMATION. Citizens are encouraged to submit written comments anytime during the public meeting or by mail before the close of the public comment period to the Office of the Chief Clerk, TCEQ, Mail Code MC-105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 or electronically at https://www14.tceq.texas.gov/epic/eComment/. If you need more information about the permit application or the permitting process, please call the TCEQ Public Education Program, toll free, at (800) 687-4040. General information can be found at our Web site at www.tceq.texas.gov. Si desea información en Español, puede llamar al (800) 687-4040.
The permit application and draft permit will be available for viewing and copying at the TCEQ central office, the TCEQ Corpus Christi regional office, and at the Anita and W.T. Neyland Public Library, 1230 Carmel Parkway, Corpus Christi, Nueces County. The facility's compliance file, if any exists, is available for public review at the TCEQ Corpus Christi Regional Office, NRC Building Suite 1200, 6300 Ocean Drive, Unit 5839, Corpus Christi, Texas. Further information may also be obtained from Lone Star Ports, LLC at the address stated above or by calling Mr. Neal Nygaard, DiSorbo Consulting, LLC at (713) 955-1221.
Notice Issuance Date: November 18, 2019
TRD-201904385
An agreed order was adopted regarding Charles M. Watts dba Island View Landing, Docket No. 2017‑0103‑PWS‑E on November 20, 2019, assessing $1,949 in administrative penalties. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Logan Harrell, Staff Attorney at (512) 239‑3400, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711‑3087.
An agreed order was adopted regarding the City of Childress, Docket No. 2017‑0264‑MWD‑E on November 20, 2019, assessing $94,876 in administrative penalties. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Abigail Lindsey, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239‑2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711‑3087.
An agreed order was adopted regarding International Aluminum Corporation dba International Extrusion Company - Texas and Universal Molding Company, Inc., Docket No. 2017‑1023‑MLM‑E on November 20, 2019, assessing $185,264 in administrative penalties. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Elizabeth Lieberknecht, Staff Attorney at (512) 239‑3400, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711‑3087.
A default order was adopted regarding BrandLich Holdings LLC, Docket No. 2017‑1517‑MLM‑E on November 20, 2019, assessing $27,500 in administrative penalties. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Audrey Liter, Staff Attorney at (512) 239‑3400, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711‑3087.
A default order was adopted regarding Dennis Smith dba King's Custom Collision, Docket No. 2017‑1563‑AIR‑E on November 20, 2019, assessing $1,312 in administrative penalties. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Clayton Smith, Staff Attorney at (512) 239‑3400, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711‑3087.
An agreed order was adopted regarding REALTEX VENTURES, LP, Docket No. 2018‑0245‑EAQ‑E on November 20, 2019, assessing $12,500 in administrative penalties with $2,500 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Caleb Olson, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239‑2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711‑3087.
An agreed order was adopted regarding the City of Alpine, Docket No. 2018‑0277‑MLM‑E on November 20, 2019, assessing $48,818 in administrative penalties with $9,763 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Alejandro Laje, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239‑2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711‑3087.
An agreed order was adopted regarding Terrell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1, Docket No. 2018‑0398‑PWS‑E on November 20, 2019, assessing $450 in administrative penalties. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Ronica Rodriguez, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239‑2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711‑3087.
An agreed order was adopted regarding the City of Streetman, Docket No. 2018‑0507‑MWD‑E on November 20, 2019, assessing $24,412 in administrative penalties with $4,882 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Alejandro Laje, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239‑2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711‑3087.
An agreed order was adopted regarding BASF Corporation, Docket No. 2018‑0604‑AIR‑E on November 20, 2019, assessing $105,300 in administrative penalties with $21,060 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Richard Garza, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239‑2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711‑3087.
An agreed order was adopted regarding Susser Petroleum Company LLC dba Snax Max 1, Docket No. 2018‑0747‑PST‑E on November 20, 2019, assessing $61,916 in administrative penalties with $12,383 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Alain Elegbe, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239‑2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711‑3087.
An agreed order was adopted regarding Impact Waste, LLC, Docket No. 2018‑1076‑SLG‑E on November 20, 2019, assessing $18,375 in administrative penalties with $3,675 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Alejandro Laje, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239‑2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711‑3087.
An agreed order was adopted regarding NAVROJ BUSINESS, INC. dba Grab N Go 3, Docket No. 2018‑1188‑PST‑E on November 20, 2019, assessing $21,525 in administrative penalties. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Jaime Garcia, Staff Attorney at (512) 239‑3400, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711‑3087.
An agreed order was adopted regarding Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP, Docket No. 2018‑1208‑AIR‑E on November 20, 2019, assessing $242,550 in administrative penalties with $48,510 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Richard Garza, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239‑2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711‑3087.
An agreed order was adopted regarding Sanger Independent School District, Docket No. 2018‑1252‑PST‑E on November 20, 2019, assessing $9,751 in administrative penalties with $1,950 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting John Fennell, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239‑2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711‑3087.
An agreed order was adopted regarding Targa Midstream Services LLC, Docket No. 2018‑1293‑AIR‑E on November 20, 2019, assessing $167,700 in administrative penalties with $33,540 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Rebecca Johnson, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239‑2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711‑3087.
An agreed order was adopted regarding Walter J. Carroll Water Company, Inc., Docket No. 2019‑0595‑MLM‑E on November 20, 2019, assessing $2,933 in administrative penalties. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Ryan Byer, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239‑2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711‑3087.
TRD-201904389
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 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 January 3, 2019. 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 A, 3rd Floor, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239‑3400 and at the applicable regional office listed as follows. Written comments about an AO should be sent to the attorney designated for the AO at the commission's central office at P.O. Box 13087, MC 175, Austin, Texas 78711‑3087 and must be received by 5:00 p.m. on January 3, 2019. Comments may also be sent by facsimile machine to the attorney at (512) 239‑3434. The designated attorneys are available to discuss the AOs and/or the comment procedure at the listed phone numbers; however, TWC, §7.075, provides that comments on an AO shall be submitted to the commission in writing.
(1) COMPANY: Alsa Group, LLC dba Shell Gas Station; DOCKET NUMBER: 2017-1028-PST-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN100815000; LOCATION: 9601 Dyer Street, El Paso, El Paso County; TYPE OF FACILITY: underground storage tank (UST) system and a convenience store with retail sales of gasoline; RULES VIOLATED: TWC, §26.3475(c)(1) and 30 TAC §334.50(b)(1)(A), by failing to monitor the UST system for releases at a frequency of at least once every month (not to exceed 35 days between each monitoring); PENALTY: $3,375; STAFF ATTORNEY: John S. Merculief II, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-6944; REGIONAL OFFICE: El Paso Regional Office, 401 East Franklin Avenue, Suite 560, El Paso, Texas 79901-1212, (915) 834-4949.
(2) COMPANY: Bassam S. Zahra dba Saveway FS; DOCKET NUMBER: 2018-1526-PST-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN102355690; LOCATION: 1802 Southeast 14th Street, Grand Prairie, Dallas County; TYPE OF FACILITY: underground storage tank (UST) system and a convenience store with retail sales of gasoline; RULES VIOLATED: TCEQ Agreed Order Docket Number 2016-0627-PST-E, Ordering Provision Number 2.a.i., by failing to notify the agency of any change or additional information regarding the UST system within 30 days of the date of the occurrence of the change or addition; TWC, §26.3475(d), 30 TAC §334.49(c)(2)(C), and TCEQ AO Docket Number 2016-0627-PST-E, Ordering Provision Number 2.a.ii., by failing to inspect the impressed current cathodic protection system at least once every 60 days to ensure the rectifier and other system components are operating properly; TWC, §26.3475(d), 30 TAC §334.49(c)(4)(C), and TCEQ AO Docket Number 2016-0627-PST-E, Ordering Provision Number 2.a.iii., by failing to inspect and test the corrosion protection system for operability and adequacy of protection at a frequency of at least once every three years; and 30 TAC §334.54(b)(2) and TCEQ AO Docket Number 2016-0627-PST-E, Ordering Provision Number 2.a.iv., by failing to maintain all piping, pumps, manways, tank access points and ancillary equipment in a capped, plugged, locked, and/or otherwise secured manner to prevent access, tampering, or vandalism by unauthorized persons; PENALTY: $24,867; STAFF ATTORNEY: Ian Groetsch, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-2225; REGIONAL OFFICE: Dallas-Fort Worth Regional Office, 2309 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.
(3) COMPANY: City of Moody; DOCKET NUMBER: 2016-1581-MWD-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN102077278; LOCATION: 501 West 5th Street, approximately 1,500 feet Northwest of the intersection of State Highway 317 and Farm-to-Market Road 107, Moody, McLennan County; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment facility; RULES VIOLATED: TWC, §26.121(a)(1), 30 TAC §305.125(1) and Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Number WQ0010225001, Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements Number one; PENALTY: $5,325; STAFF ATTORNEY: Elizabeth Lieberknecht, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-0620; REGIONAL OFFICE: Waco Regional Office, 6801 Sanger Avenue, Suite 2500, Waco, Texas 76710-7826, (254) 751-0335.
(4) COMPANY: J. D. Timber & Land, LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2018-0724-WQ-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN109910281; LOCATION: off of County Road 331, Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches County; TYPE OF FACILITY: property; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TWC, §26.121(a)(2), by failing to prevent the unauthorized discharge of sediment into or adjacent to any water in the state. Specifically, the investigator evaluated a portion of the site, approximately five acres in size, which sloped toward the adjacent property and documented that sediment discharged from that portion of the site onto the adjacent property and into a private pond as a result of unstabilized soil during the conversion of timber land to pasture land; PENALTY: $3,937; STAFF ATTORNEY: Elizabeth Lieberknecht, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-0620; REGIONAL OFFICE: Beaumont Regional Office, 3870 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1830, (409) 898-3838.
(5) COMPANY: Reveille Peak Ranch, L.L.C.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2014-1024-WR-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN107463549; LOCATION: 105 County Road 114, Burnet, Burnet County; TYPE OF FACILITY: outdoor event, adventure, and education venue; RULES VIOLATED: TWC, §11.121 and 30 TAC §297.11, by failing to obtain authorization prior to impounding, diverting or using state water. Specifically, respondent was impounding state water for commercial operations in one impoundment located on Clear Creek; PENALTY: $8,000; STAFF ATTORNEY: Jim Sallans, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-2053; REGIONAL OFFICE: Austin Regional Office, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building A, Room 179, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 339-2929.
(6) COMPANY: SAA Enterprises Inc dba TL Mart; DOCKET NUMBER: 2018-0432-PST-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN104459466; LOCATION: 3227 East Lancaster Avenue, Fort Worth, Tarrant County; TYPE OF FACILITY: underground storage tank (UST) and a convenience store with retail sales of gasoline; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.10(b)(2), by failing to assure that all UST recordkeeping requirements are met. Specifically, release detection, corrosion protection, and spill and overfill prevention records were not available for review; and TWC, §26.3475(c)(1), and 30 TAC §334.50(b)(1)(A), by failing to monitor the USTs for releases at a frequency of at least once every month (not to exceed 35 days between each monitoring); PENALTY: $4,200; STAFF ATTORNEY: John S. Merculief II, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-694; REGIONAL OFFICE: Dallas-Fort Worth Regional Office, 2309 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.
(7) COMPANY: Shady Shores Communities, LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2018-0916-PST-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN104072772; LOCATION: 1314 3rd Street, Corpus Christi, Nueces County; TYPE OF FACILITY: underground storage tank (UST) system; RULES VIOLATED: TWC, §26.3475(a) and 30 TAC §334.50(b)(2) and (2)(A)(i), by failing to provide release detection for the pressurized piping associated with the UST system. Specifically, respondent did not equip the pressurized line with an automatic line leak detector; and TWC, §26.3475(d) and 30 TAC §334.49(c)(2)(C) and (4), by failing to inspect the impressed current cathodic protection system at least once every 60 days to ensure that the rectifier and other system components are operating properly and failing to test the cathodic protection system for operability and adequacy of protection at a frequency of at least once every three years; PENALTY: $10,159; STAFF ATTORNEY: Logan Harrell, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-1439; REGIONAL OFFICE: Corpus Christi Regional Office, NRC Building, Suite 1200, 6300 Ocean Drive, Unit 5839, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412-5839, (361) 825-3100.
TRD-201904352
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ or commission) staff is providing an opportunity for written public comment on the listed Default Orders (DOs). The commission staff proposes a DO when the staff has sent the Executive Director's Preliminary Report and Petition (EDPRP) to an entity outlining the alleged violations; the proposed penalty; the proposed technical requirements necessary to bring the entity back into compliance; and the entity fails to request a hearing on the matter within 20 days of its receipt of the EDPRP or requests a hearing and fails to participate at the hearing. Similar to the procedure followed with respect to Agreed Orders entered into by the executive director of the commission, in accordance with Texas Water Code (TWC), §7.075, this notice of the proposed order and the opportunity to comment is 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 January 3, 2019. The commission will consider any written comments received, and the commission may withdraw or withhold approval of a DO if a comment discloses facts or considerations that indicate that consent to the proposed DO 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 DO is not required to be published if those changes are made in response to written comments.
A copy of each proposed DO is available for public inspection at both the commission's central office, located at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building A, 3rd Floor, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239‑3400 and at the applicable regional office listed as follows. Written comments about the DO should be sent to the attorney designated for the DO at the commission's central office at P.O. Box 13087, MC 175, Austin, Texas 78711‑3087 and must be received by 5:00 p.m. on January 3, 2019. Comments may also be sent by facsimile machine to the attorney at (512) 239‑3434. The commission's attorneys are available to discuss the DOs and/or the comment procedure at the listed phone numbers; however, TWC, §7.075, provides that comments on the DOs shall be submitted to the commission in writing.
(1) COMPANY: Donita Banks; DOCKET NUMBER: 2019-0300-MSW-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN110441920; LOCATION: 815 Possum Hollow, Silsbee, Hardin County; TYPE OF FACILITY: unauthorized municipal solid waste (MSW) disposal site; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §330.15(c), by causing, suffering, allowing, or permitting the unauthorized disposal of MSW; PENALTY: $1,312; STAFF ATTORNEY: Jaime Garcia, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-5807; REGIONAL OFFICE: Beaumont Regional Office, 3870 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1830, (409) 898-3838.
(2) COMPANY: GSA C-STORES, INC. dba Savings Food Store; DOCKET NUMBER: 2017-0782-PST-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN101769784; LOCATION: 9407 Skyline Drive, Texas City, Galveston County; TYPE OF FACILITY: inactive underground storage tank (UST) system; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.54(b)(3), (c)(1), and (e)(5), by failing to comply with the requirements for a temporarily out of service UST system; and 30 TAC §334.7(d)(1)(B), by failing to provide an amended registration regarding the operational status of the UST system to the agency; PENALTY: $6,875; STAFF ATTORNEY: Taylor Pearson, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-5937; REGIONAL OFFICE: Houston Regional Office, 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.
(3) COMPANY: Margaret Ann Manchac; DOCKET NUMBER: 2018-1639-PST-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN110315140; LOCATION: 5309 Highway 90, Orange, Orange County; TYPE OF FACILITY: out-of-service underground storage tank (UST) system; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.47(a)(2), by failing to permanently remove from service, no later than 60 days after the prescribed upgrade implementation date, a UST system for which any applicable component of the system is not brought into timely compliance with the upgrade requirements; PENALTY: $3,937; STAFF ATTORNEY: Taylor Pearson, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-5937; REGIONAL OFFICE: Beaumont Regional Office, 3870 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1830, (409) 898-3838.
(4) COMPANY: One Eighty Collision Center, LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2018-1416-AIR-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN100546928; LOCATION: 11167 Pellicano Drive, El Paso, El Paso County; TYPE OF FACILITY: auto body repair and refinishing shop; RULES VIOLATED: Texas Health and Safety Code, §382.0518(a) and §382.085(b) and 30 TAC §116.110(a), by failing to obtain authorization prior to constructing or modifying a source of air contaminants; PENALTY: $1,562; STAFF ATTORNEY: Ben Warms, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-5144; REGIONAL OFFICE: El Paso Regional Office, 401 East Franklin Avenue, Suite 560, El Paso, Texas 79901-1212, (915) 834-4949.
(5) COMPANY: Raymond W. Blair, Jr. dba Last Resort Properties; DOCKET NUMBER: 2019-0229-PWS-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN102689452; LOCATION: 423 Buladora Drive near Lakewood Village, Denton County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water system; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.110(e)(4)(A) and (f)(3), by failing to submit a Disinfectant Level Quarterly Operating Report to the executive director (ED) by the tenth day of the month following the end of each quarter; 30 TAC §290.271(b) and §290.274(a) and (c), by failing to mail or directly deliver one copy of the Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) to each bill paying customer by July 1st for each year, and failing to submit to the TCEQ by July 1st for each year a copy of the annual CCR and certification that the CCR has been distributed to the customers of the facility and that the information in the CCR is correct and consistent with compliance monitoring data; and 30 TAC §290.117(i)(6) and (j), by failing to provide consumer notification of lead tap water monitoring results to persons served at the sites (taps) that were tested, and failing to mail a copy of the consumer notification of tap results to the ED along with certification that the consumer notification was distributed in a manner consistent with TCEQ requirements; PENALTY: $1,104; STAFF ATTORNEY: Jaime Garcia, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-5807; REGIONAL OFFICE: Dallas-Fort Worth Regional Office, 2309 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.
(6) COMPANY: TEXAS TRANSEASTERN, INC.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2018-0833-PST-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN100928571; LOCATION: 15651 West Port Arthur Road, Beaumont, Jefferson County; TYPE OF FACILITY: common carrier; RULES VIOLATED: TWC, §26.3467(d) and 30 TAC §334.5(b)(1)(A), by depositing a regulated substance into a regulated underground storage tank system that was not covered by a valid, current TCEQ delivery certificate; PENALTY: $27,349; STAFF ATTORNEY: Taylor Pearson, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-5937; REGIONAL OFFICE: Beaumont Regional Office, 3870 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1830, (409) 898-3838.
TRD-201904353
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ or commission) staff is providing an opportunity for written public comment on the listed Shutdown/Default Orders (S/DOs). Texas Water Code (TWC), §26.3475, authorizes the commission to order the shutdown of any underground storage tank (UST) system found to be noncompliant with release detection, spill and overfill prevention, and/or, after December 22, 1998, cathodic protection regulations of the commission, until such time as the owner/operator brings the UST system into compliance with those regulations. The commission proposes a Shutdown Order after the owner or operator of a UST facility fails to perform required corrective actions within 30 days after receiving notice of the release detection, spill and overfill prevention, and/or after December 22, 1998, cathodic protection violations documented at the facility. The commission proposes a Default Order when the staff has sent an Executive Director's Preliminary Report and Petition (EDPRP) to an entity outlining the alleged violations, the proposed penalty, the proposed technical requirements necessary to bring the entity back into compliance, and the entity fails to request a hearing on the matter within 20 days of its receipt of the EDPRP or requests a hearing and fails to participate at the hearing. In accordance with TWC, §7.075, this notice of the proposed order and the opportunity to comment is 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 January 3, 2019. The commission will consider any written comments received and the commission may withdraw or withhold approval of an S/DO if a comment discloses facts or considerations that indicate that consent to the proposed S/DO 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 S/DO is not required to be published if those changes are made in response to written comments.
A copy of each proposed S/DO is available for public inspection at both the commission's central office, located at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building A, 3rd Floor, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239‑3400 and at the applicable regional office listed as follows. Written comments about the S/DO shall be sent to the attorney designated for the S/DO at the commission's central office at P.O. Box 13087, MC 175, Austin, Texas 78711‑3087 and must be received by 5:00 p.m. on January 3, 2019. Written comments may also be sent by facsimile machine to the attorney at (512) 239‑3434. The commission's attorneys are available to discuss the S/DOs and/or the comment procedure at the listed phone numbers; however, comments on the S/DOs shall be submitted to the commission in writing.
(1) COMPANY: BHAYANI INVESTMENT, INC. dba Mickeys Pitstop 2; DOCKET NUMBER: 2018-1599-PST-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN101666261; LOCATION: 311 South Robinson Drive, Robinson, McLennan County; TYPE OF FACILITY: UST system and a convenience store with retail sales of gasoline; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.602(a)(4), by failing to have at least one certified operator (Class A, B, or C) present at the facility at all times during hours of operation; TWC, §26.3475(c)(1) and 30 TAC §334.50(b)(1)(A), by failing to monitor the USTs for releases at a frequency of at least once every 30 days; and 30 TAC §334.7(e)(6), by failing to provide correct information on a UST registration; PENALTY: $9,500; STAFF ATTORNEY: John S. Merculief II, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-6944; REGIONAL OFFICE: Waco Regional Office, 6801 Sanger Avenue, Suite 2500, Waco, Texas 76710-7826, (254) 751-0335.
(2) COMPANY: SIAL INVESTMENT INC dba Texas Stop 1; DOCKET NUMBER: 2018-0230-PST-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN102348737; LOCATION: 1304 Linda Drive, Daingerfield, Morris County; TYPE OF FACILITY: UST system and a convenience store with retail sales of gasoline; RULES VIOLATED: TWC, §26.3475(c)(1) and 30 TAC §334.50(b)(1)(A), by failing to monitor the USTs for releases at a frequency of at least once every month; PENALTY: $4,500; STAFF ATTORNEY: Taylor Pearson, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-5937; REGIONAL OFFICE: Tyler Regional Office, 2916 Teague Drive, Tyler, Texas 75701-3734, (903) 535-5100.
TRD-201904351
10:00 a.m. - December 19, 2019
The purpose of the hearing will be to consider the Executive Director's Preliminary Report and Petition mailed July 24, 2019, concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain actions of Complete Lube N Repair Inc. dba Econo Lube N Tune and Brakes, for violations in Bexar County, Texas, of: Texas Water Code §26.3475(c)(1) and (d), 40 C.F.R. §279.22(c)(1), and 30 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §§37.815(a) and (b), 324.6, 334.7(d)(1)(B) and (d)(3), 334.49(a)(1), and 334.50(b)(1)(A).
The hearing will allow Complete Lube N Repair Inc. dba Econo Lube N Tune and Brakes, the Executive Director, and the Commission's Public Interest Counsel to present evidence on whether a violation has occurred, whether an administrative penalty should be assessed, and the amount of such penalty, if any. The first convened session of the hearing will be to establish jurisdiction, afford Complete Lube N Repair Inc. dba Econo Lube N Tune and Brakes, the Executive Director of the Commission, and the Commission's Public Interest Counsel an opportunity to negotiate and to establish a discovery and procedural schedule for an evidentiary hearing. Unless agreed to by all parties in attendance at the preliminary hearing, an evidentiary hearing will not be held on the date of this preliminary hearing. Upon failure of Complete Lube N Repair Inc. dba Econo Lube N Tune and Brakes to appear at the preliminary hearing or evidentiary hearing, the factual allegations in the notice will be deemed admitted as true, and the relief sought in the notice of hearing may be granted by default. The specific allegations included in the notice are those set forth in the Executive Director's Preliminary Report and Petition, attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes. Complete Lube N Repair Inc. dba Econo Lube N Tune and Brakes, the Executive Director of the Commission, and the Commission's Public Interest Counsel are the only designated parties to this proceeding.
Legal Authority: Texas Water Code §7.054, Texas Water Code chs. 7 and 26, Texas Health & Safety Code ch. 371, 40 C.F.R. Part 279, and 30 TAC chs. 37, 70, 324, and 334; Texas Water Code §7.058, and the Rules of Procedure of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the State Office of Administrative Hearings, including 30 TAC §§70.108 and 70.109 and ch. 80, and 1 TAC ch. 155.
Any document filed prior to the hearing must be filed with TCEQ's Office of the Chief Clerk and SOAH. Documents filed with the Office of the Chief Clerk may be filed electronically at www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/efilings or sent to the following address: TCEQ Office of the Chief Clerk, Mail Code 105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. Documents filed with SOAH may be filed via fax at (512) 322-2061 or sent to the following address: SOAH, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 504, Austin, Texas 78701. When contacting the Commission or SOAH regarding this matter, reference the SOAH docket number given at the top of this notice.
TRD-201904383
The purpose of the hearing will be to consider the Executive Director's Preliminary Report and Petition mailed April 25, 2019, concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain actions of Skipper Beverage Company, LLC dba Stop N Go 2187, for violations in Denton County, Texas, of: 30 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §334.51(a)(6).
The hearing will allow Skipper Beverage Company, LLC dba Stop N Go 2187, the Executive Director, and the Commission's Public Interest Counsel to present evidence on whether a violation has occurred, whether an administrative penalty should be assessed, and the amount of such penalty, if any. The first convened session of the hearing will be to establish jurisdiction, afford Skipper Beverage Company, LLC dba Stop N Go 2187, the Executive Director of the Commission, and the Commission's Public Interest Counsel an opportunity to negotiate and to establish a discovery and procedural schedule for an evidentiary hearing. Unless agreed to by all parties in attendance at the preliminary hearing, an evidentiary hearing will not be held on the date of this preliminary hearing. Upon failure of Skipper Beverage Company, LLC dba Stop N Go 2187 to appear at the preliminary hearing or evidentiary hearing, the factual allegations in the notice will be deemed admitted as true, and the relief sought in the notice of hearing may be granted by default. The specific allegations included in the notice are those set forth in the Executive Director's Preliminary Report and Petition, attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes. Skipper Beverage Company, LLC dba Stop N Go 2187, the Executive Director of the Commission, and the Commission's Public Interest Counsel are the only designated parties to this proceeding.
Legal Authority: Texas Water Code §7.054 and chs. 7 and 26 and 30 TAC chs. 70 and 334; Texas Water Code §7.058, and the Rules of Procedure of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the State Office of Administrative Hearings, including 30 TAC §§70.108 and 70.109 and ch. 80, and 1 TAC ch. 155.
Further information regarding this hearing may be obtained by contacting Taylor Pearson, Staff Attorney, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Litigation Division, Mail Code 175, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, telephone (512) 239-3400. Information concerning your participation in this hearing may be obtained by contacting Vic McWherter, Public Interest Counsel, Mail Code 103, at the same P.O. Box address given above, or by telephone at (512) 239-6363.
TRD-201904384
The Texas Facilities Commission (TFC), on behalf of the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), announces the issuance of Request for Proposals (RFP) #303-1-20680. TFC seeks a five (5) or ten (10) year lease of approximately 18,345 square feet of office space in Mission, Texas.
The deadline for questions is December 20, 2019, and the deadline for proposals is January 3, 2020, at 3:00 P.M. The award date is February 20, 2020. TFC reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals submitted. TFC is under no legal or other obligation to execute a lease on the basis of this notice or the distribution of an RFP. Neither this notice nor the RFP commits TFC to pay for any costs incurred prior to the award of a grant.
Parties interested in submitting a proposal may obtain information by contacting the Program Specialist, Evelyn Esquivel, at Evelyn.Esquivel@tfc.state.tx.us. A copy of the RFP may be downloaded from the Electronic State Business Daily at http://www.txsmartbuy.com/sp/303-1-20680.
TRD-201904355
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 Chapter 501. Requests for federal consistency review were deemed administratively complete for the following project(s) during the period of November 12, 2019, to November 15, 2019. As required by federal law, the public is given an opportunity to comment on the consistency of proposed activities in the coastal zone undertaken or authorized by federal agencies. Pursuant to 31 TAC §§506.25, 506.32, and 506.41, the public comment period extends 30 days from the date published on the Texas General Land Office web site. The notice was published on the web site on Friday, November 22, 2019. The public comment period for this project will close at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 22, 2019.
Applicant: Freeport LNG (FLNG)
Location: The proposed project is within a marsh near the Brazos River and the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (GIWW), south of the City of Freeport, Brazoria County, Texas.
Latitude & Longitude (NAD 83): 28.927514, -95.365667
Project Description: The applicant proposes to modify Department of the Army (DA) permit #SWG-2013-00147 for the construction of an enclosed 112.75-acre confined dredged material placement area (DMPA) with 25-foot-tall levees that contain outfall structures. The project will also require a 0.15-acre access road that will be permanently filled with material to access the levee.
Type of Application: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) permit application #SWG-2013-00147. This application will be reviewed pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. Note: The consistency review for this project may be conducted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality as part of its certification under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act.
CMP Project No: 20-1059-F1
Applicant: Franke Realty, Inc.
Location: The project is located on a 247-acre parcel of land adjacent to the Laguna Madre, north of Andy Bowie Park, at 8605 Padre Boulevard, South Padre Island, Cameron County, Texas.
Latitude & Longitude (NAD 83): 26.150496, -97.177344
Project Description: The applicant proposes to reauthorize development activities to complete construct on of a multi-use canal subdivision that would include a marina and condominiums. The remaining portions of the project to be completed include bulkheading, bridges, and boat docks. Approximately 20,000 linear feet of bulkheading would be installed along the original permitted lines to complete shoreline stabilization around the seven islands of the project site and in the northwest portion of the project. These would be constructed of fiberglass panels similar to those for the bulkhead already constructed. Area behind the bulkheading would be backfilled with sand to reclaim approximately 8.6 acres of non-wetland waters that have developed as a result of shoreline erosion. Also, to be constructed are seven bridges that would link the development area, and five floating concrete docks in the proposed marina. At some point in the future, individual small boat docks would also be constructed in this area as new houses are built along the marina; however, those will be evaluated as separate permit actions. The canals have already been dredged; however, an additional 0.8 acre of upland material between the islands and the Laguna Madre would be removed and placed in upland areas onsite.
Type of Application: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) permit application #SWG-2007-00818. This application will be reviewed pursuant to Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. Note: The consistency review for this project may be conducted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality as part of its certification under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act.
CMP Project No: 20-1061-F1
TRD-201904392
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) announces its intent to submit amendments to the Texas State Plan for Medical Assistance, under Title XIX of the Social Security Act. The proposed amendments are effective January 1, 2020.
The purpose of the amendments is to update the fee schedules in the current state plan by adjusting fees, rates, or charges for the following services:
2020 Annual Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Updates;
Quarterly HCPCS Updates;
The proposed amendments are estimated to result in an annual aggregate expenditure of $1,421,747 for federal fiscal year (FFY) 2020, consisting of $865,702 in federal funds and $556,045 in state general revenue. For FFY 2021, the estimated annual aggregate expenditure is $1,916,898, consisting of $1,184,835 in federal funds and $732,063 in state general revenue. For FFY 2022, the estimated annual aggregate expenditure is $1,938,304, consisting of $1,198,066 in federal funds and $740,238 in state general revenue.
Further detail on specific reimbursement rates and percentage changes is available on the HHSC Rate Analysis website under the proposed effective date at: http://rad.hhs.texas.gov/rate-packets.
Rate Hearing. For all proposed rate changes other than the 2020 Annual HCPCS Updates, a rate hearing was conducted on November 18, 2019, at 1:30 p.m. in Austin, Texas. Information about the proposed rate change(s) and the hearing can be found in the November 8, 2019, issue of the Texas Register at pages 6942-6945. These can be found at http://www.sos.state.tx.us/texreg/index.shtml.
In addition, a rate hearing will be held on January 28, 2020, in Austin, Texas to address the 2020 Annual HCPCS Updates. Once available, information about the proposed rate changes and the hearing will be published in a subsequent issue of the Texas Register at http://www.sos.state.tx.us/texreg/index.shtml.
Copy of Proposed Amendments. Interested parties may obtain additional information and/or a free copy of the proposed amendments by contacting Cynthia Henderson, State Plan Policy Advisor, by mail at the Health and Human Services Commission, P.O. Box 13247, Mail Code H-600, Austin, Texas 78711; by telephone at (512) 487-3349; by facsimile at (512) 730-7472; or by email at Medicaid_Chip_SPA_Inquiries@hhsc.state.tx.us. Copies of the proposed amendments will be available for review at the local county offices of HHSC (which were formerly the local offices of the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services).
TRD-201904362
TRD-201904391
TRD-201904393
Application for incorporation in the state of Texas for Friday Health Insurance Company, Inc., a domestic life, accident and/or health company. The home office is in Austin, Texas.
Application for Church Mutual Insurance Company, a foreign fire and/or casualty company, to change its name to Church Mutual Insurance Company, S.I. The home office is in Merrill, Wisconsin.
TRD-201904388
The Texas Labor Code requires the Workers' Compensation Research and Evaluation Group (REG) to conduct professional studies and research related to the operational effectiveness of the workers' compensation system, and to annually publish a proposed workers' compensation research agenda for the commissioner's review and approval.
Proposed Fiscal Year 2020 Research Agenda
The REG proposes the following research projects for the fiscal year 2020 research agenda:
Request for Public Comment of Public Hearing
If you wish to comment on the proposed fiscal year 2020 research agenda or request a public hearing, you must do so in writing no later than 5:00 p.m. Central Time, December 30, 2019. A hearing request must be on a separate page from any written comments. You may send comments or hearing requests by mail to Cynthia Guillen, Office of General Counsel MS-4D, Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation, 7551 Metro Center Drive, Suite 100, Austin, Texas 78744-1645 or by email to rulecomments@tdi.texas.gov.
TRD-201904380
Pursuant to the Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA), Texas Utilities Code Annotated §13.064, the Office of Public Utility Counsel (OPUC) will conduct its annual public hearing on the date, time, and location below.
Conference Room #1-100
OPUC represents residential and small commercial consumers, as a class, in the electric, water, wastewater, and telecommunications industries in Texas. OPUC represents these consumers before state and federal regulatory agencies and courts, including the Public Utility Commission of Texas, and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas.
All interested persons are invited to attend and provide input on OPUC's priorities, functions, and effectiveness.
For additional information, please contact Jon Oliver, OPUC's Director of Government Affairs & External Communications, at P.O. Box 12397, Austin, TX 78711-2397; or (512) 936-7500 or (877) 839-0363; or email: opuc_customer@opuc.texas.gov.
TRD-201904233
Notice is given to the public of an application filed with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) on November 12, 2019, to adjust the high-cost support it receives from the Small and Rural Incumbent Local Exchange Company Universal Service Plan without effect to its current rates.
Docket Title and Number: Application of Taylor Telephone Cooperative, Inc. to Adjust High Cost Support under 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §26.407(h), Docket Number 50225.
Taylor Telephone Cooperative, Inc. requests a high-cost support adjustment increase of $503,020. The requested adjustment complies with the cap of 140% of the annualized support the provider received in the 12 months ending June 1, 2019, as required by 16 TAC §26.407(g)(1).
Persons wishing to comment on the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas 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 as a deadline to intervene may be imposed. Hearing and speech‑impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission through Relay Texas by dialing 7-1-1. All comments should reference Docket Number 50225.
TRD-201904376
Notice is given to the public of an application filed with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (Commission) on November 12, 2019, for recovery of universal service funding under Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA) §56.025 and 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §26.406.
Docket Style and Number: Application of Blossom Telephone Company to Recover Funds from the Texas Universal Service Fund Under PURA §56.025 and 16 TAC §26.406, Docket Number 50220.
The Application: Blossom Telephone Company seeks recovery of funds from the Texas Universal Service Fund (TUSF) due to Federal Communications Commission actions resulting in a reduction in the Federal Universal Service Fund (FUSF) revenues available to Blossom Telephone Company for calendar years 2018 and 2019. Blossom Telephone Company requests that the Commission allow recovery of funds from the TUSF in the amount of $235,046 for calendar years 2018 and 2019 to replace the projected reduction in FUSF revenue.
Persons wishing to intervene or comment on the action sought should 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. A deadline for intervention in this proceeding will be established. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission through Relay Texas by dialing 7-1-1. All comments should reference Docket Number 50220.
TRD-201904257
The Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) requests comment on proposed forms to implement the reporting requirements of proposed 16 Texas Administrative Code §25.97. The rule will implement House Bill 4150, 86th Legislature, Regular Session, relating to reporting requirements, line inspection, and safety of overheard powerlines. The three proposed forms can be found on the commission's website under "Filings," using Control Number 49827.
Comments on the proposed forms may be submitted to the Filing Clerk, Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 N. Congress Avenue, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. Sixteen copies of comments on the forms are required to be filed. Initial comments on the forms are due January 6, 2020, and reply comments are due January 13, 2020. Comments should be organized in a manner consistent with the organization of the forms. All comments should refer to Project Number 49827. Comments on the forms should be filed separately from any comments on the proposed rule in this project.
Questions concerning Project Number 49827 should be directed to Constance McDaniel Wyman, Director of Electric Utility Engineering, at Constance.McDaniel_Wyman@puc.texas.gov.
TRD-201904289
The Region F Regional Water Planning Group is seeking nominations to fill seven (7) positions on the Region F Regional Water Planning Group (31 TAC §357.11). Nominations will be received for one representative for Public, one representative for Municipalities, two representatives for Agriculture, one representative for Environmental, one representative for Small Business and one representative for Water District (Irrigation District). It is anticipated nominations will be considered at the next Region F RWPG meeting on February 20, 2020.
(1) Public--This position is for a person having no economic interest in any of the interest categories that comprise the Regional Water Planning Group, other than as a normal customer.
(1) Municipalities--This position is for governments of cities created or organized under the general, home-rule, or special law of the state. The Region F Planning Group has defined this position as a person who will represent municipalities with a population greater than 50,000. (Mayor, City Council Person or full-time City Employee)
(2) Agriculture--These positions are for persons or entities associated with production or processing of plant or animal products. The Region F Planning Group has defined these positions as one person who will represent Dryland Farming and one for Ranching.
(1) Environmental--This position is for persons or groups advocating the conservation of the state's natural resources, including but not limited to soil, water, air and living resources.
(1) Small Business--This position is for corporations, partnerships, sole proprietorships, or other legal entitles that are formed for the purpose of making a profit, are independently owned and operated, and have fewer than 100 employees or less than $1 million in gross annual receipts.
(1) Water District (Irrigation District)--This position is for any districts or authorities, created under authority of either Texas Constitution, Article III, §52(b)(1) and (2), or Article XVI, §59, including districts having the authority to regulate the spacing of or production from water wells, but not including river authorities.
In consideration of nominees and the selection of new voting members, the Regional Water Planning Group shall strive to select the most qualified person to represent the interest group for which nominated and to achieve geographic, ethnic and gender diversity.
If you have questions regarding nominations, please contact John Grant at (432) 267-6341 or email to jgrant@crmwd.org.
Written nominations (including a resume or biography) must be returned by 5:00 p.m. Friday, February 13, 2020, to John Grant, Chair, Region F Regional Water Planning Group, c/o Colorado River Municipal Water District, P.O. Box 869, Big Spring, TX 79721-0869. Nomination Forms may be obtained from Mary Nelson at mnelson@crmwd.org.
TRD-201904317
The City of Galveston, through its agent the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), intends to engage a qualified firm for professional services. This solicitation is subject to 49 U.S.C. §47107(a) (17) and will be administered in the same manner as a solicitation conducted under Chapter 2254, Subchapter A, of the Texas Government Code. TxDOT Aviation Division will solicit and receive qualification statements for professional services as described below:
Airport Sponsor: City of Galveston; Scholes International Airport at Galveston, TxDOT CSJ No. 20MPGLVST. The TxDOT Project Manager is Ben Breck.
Scope: ALP update with Narrative and Business Plan.
1) Prepare and update the Airport Layout Plan (ALP) with Narrative consistent with the most current FAA Advisory Circular and Standard Operating Procedure;
2) Develop a ten-year Capital Improvement Plan, including a recommended phasing plan and financial overview that considers local, state, and federal funding sources;
3) Establish attainable goals for airport improvements and development based on forecast for aviation demand and critical aircraft;
4) Prepare airport business and marketing analysis including study of current aircraft operations, market share, and facilities to provide an implementation strategy to meet growing demands and to maintain financial self-sufficiency;
5) Review and recommend updates of the airport's rules and regulations, lease agreements, and rates and charges and other needed governing documents; and
6) Identify strategic property development, associated revenue alternatives and initiatives for aviation and non-aviation property.
Subcontracting opportunities are not probable. Therefore, respondents are not required to submit an up-to-date "HUB Subcontracting Plan (HSP)" with their qualifications at the time of submission.
If during the term of the contract subcontractors are used in the delivery of services, the contractor will be required to complete a HSP to verify their intent to subcontract and show their good faith effort to contract with HUBs. Guidance for completing the HSP can be found at https://www.txdot.gov/business/partnerships/hub.html. In addition, the contractor will be required to submit monthly, a "Prime Contractor Progress Assessment Report" and "HUB Subcontracting Plan (HSP) Progress Compliance Form - 2579."
To assist in your qualification statement preparation, the criteria, and most recent Airport Layout Plan are available online at http://www.dot.state.tx.us/avn/avninfo/notice/consult/index.htm by selecting "Scholes International Airport at Galveston."
Interested firms shall utilize the latest version of Form AVN-551, titled "Qualifications for Aviation Planning Services." The form may be requested from TxDOT, Aviation Division, 125 E. 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701-2483, phone number, (800) 68-PILOT (74568). The form may be emailed by request or downloaded from the TxDOT website at http://www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/division/aviation/projects.htm. The form may not be altered in any way. Firms must carefully follow the instructions provided on each page of the form. Qualifications shall not exceed the number of pages in the AVN-551 template. The AVN-551 consists of eight pages of data plus one optional illustration page. A prime provider may only submit one AVN-551. If a prime provider submits more than one AVN-551, or submits a cover letter with the AVN-551, that provider will be disqualified. Responses to this solicitation WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN ANY OTHER FORMAT.
The completed Form AVN-551 must be received in the TxDOT Aviation eGrants system no later than January 14, 2020, 11:59 p.m. (CDST). Electronic facsimiles or forms sent by email or regular/overnight mail will not be accepted.
The consultant selection committee will be composed of local government representatives. The final selection by the committee will generally be made following the completion of review of AVN-551s. The committee will review all AVN-551s and rate and rank each. The evaluation criteria for airport planning projects can be found at http://www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/division/aviation/projects.html under Information for Consultants. All firms will be notified and the top-rated firm will be contacted to begin fee negotiations. The selection committee does, however, reserve the right to conduct interviews for the top-rated firms if the committee deems it necessary. If interviews are conducted, selection will be made following interviews.
Please contact TxDOT Aviation for any technical or procedural questions at (800) 68-PILOT (74568). For procedural questions, please contact Sheri Quinlan, Grant Manager. For technical questions, contact Ben Breck, Project Manager.
TRD-201904230
The City of Littlefield, through its agent the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), intends to engage a qualified firm for services. This solicitation is subject to 49 U.S.C. §47107(a)(17) and will be administered in the same manner as a solicitation conducted under Chapter 2254, Subchapter A, of the Texas Government Code. TxDOT Aviation Division will solicit and receive qualification statements for professional services as described below:
Airport Sponsor: City of Littlefield; Littlefield Taylor Brown Municipal Airport and Industrial Air Park; TxDOT CSJ No. 2005LTFLD. The TxDOT Project Manager is Megan McLellan.
Scope: Consultant will prepare a Runway Realignment Feasibility Study for Littlefield Taylor Brown Municipal Airport and Industrial Air Park in accordance with the most recent version of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Advisory Circular 150/5070-6B, including other current appropriate FAA Orders and Advisory Circulars. Project scope will also include, but is not limited to, new drawings of existing and proposed facilities to be depicted on an updated Airport Layout Diagram, consistent with the most current FAA Standard Operating Procedure.
The DBE goal is set at 0%.
To assist in your qualification statement preparation, the criteria and most recent Airport Layout Plan are available online at http://www.dot.state.tx.us/avn/avninfo/notice/consult/index.htm by selecting "Littlefield Taylor Brown Municipal Airport."
Interested firms shall utilize the latest version of Form AVN-551, titled "Qualifications for Aviation Planning Services." The form may be requested from TxDOT, Aviation Division, 125 E. 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701-2483, phone number, (800) 68-PILOT (74568). The form may be emailed by request or downloaded from the TxDOT website athttp://www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/division/aviation/projects.html. The form may not be altered in any way. Firms must carefully follow the instructions provided on each page of the form. Qualifications shall not exceed the number of pages in the AVN-551 template. The AVN-551 consists of eight pages of data plus one optional illustration page. A prime provider may only submit one AVN-551. If a prime provider submits more than one AVN-551, or submits a cover letter with the AVN-551, that provider will be disqualified. Responses to this solicitation WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN ANY OTHER FORMAT.
The completed Form AVN-551 must be received in the TxDOT Aviation eGrants system no later than January 7, 2020, 11:59 p.m. (CDST). Electronic facsimiles or forms sent by email or regular/overnight mail will not be accepted.
Instructions on how to respond to a solicitation in eGrants are available at http://txdot.gov/government/funding/egrants-2016/aviation.html.
Please contact TxDOT Aviation for any technical or procedural questions at (800) 68-PILOT (74568). For procedural questions, please contact Kelle Chancey, Grant Manager. For technical questions, please contact Megan McLellan, Project Manager.
TRD-201904382
The Texas Department of Transportation (department) announces a Request for Proposal (RFP) for professional services pursuant to Government Code, Chapter 2254, Subchapter A. The term of the contract will be from project initiation to March 2, 2021. The department will administer the contract. The RFP will be released on January 6, 2020.
Purpose: The Texas Department of Transportation is requesting proposals from qualified Certified Public Accounting (CPA) firms to audit its financial statements for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2020, with four (4) optional one year renewals contingent on satisfactory performance and subsequent delegations by State Auditor's Office (SAO) evaluated on an annual basis. These audits are to be performed in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States. In connection with these standards, the audit firm will perform such procedures as required to comply with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Reporting Requirements for Annual Financial Reports of State Agencies and Universities.
Eligible Applicants: Eligible applicants shall be qualified CPA firms.
Program Goal: Shall issue a report on the fair presentation of the financial statements of the Department, Texas Mobility Fund, the Central Texas Turnpike System, The Grand Parkway Transportation Corporation and agreed upon procedures over annual report of Toll Revenues and Expenditures in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Audit firm shall communicate any reportable conditions found during the audit.
Review and Award Criteria: Each application will first be screened for completeness and timeliness. Proposals that are deemed incomplete or arrive after the deadline will not be reviewed. A team of reviewers from the department will evaluate the proposals as to the auditing firm's competence, knowledge, and qualifications and as to the reasonableness of the proposed fee for the services. The criteria and review process are further described in the RFP.
Deadlines: The department must receive proposals prepared according to instructions in the RFP package on or before January 20, 2020, at 3:00 p.m.
To Obtain a Copy of the RFP: Requests for a copy of the RFP should be submitted to Arthur Levine, Financial Management Division, Texas Department of Transportation, 150 East Riverside Drive, Austin, Texas 78704. Email: arthur.levine@txdot.gov, telephone number (512) 486-5612 and fax (512) 486-5390. Copies will also be available on the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) at http://esbd.cpa.state.tx.us/.
TRD-201904335