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Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization

Request for Proposals - NB Transit Connection Study

The Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (AAMPO) is seeking proposals from qualified firms to conduct and deliver the New Braunfels Transit Connection Study.

The Request for Proposals (RFP) may be obtained by downloading the RFP and attachments from AAMPO's website at www.alamoareampo.org or calling Sonia Jiménez, Deputy Director, at (210) 227-8651. Anyone wishing to submit a proposal must email it by 12:00 p.m. (CDT), Friday, May 10, 2024 to the AAMPO office at aampo@alamoareampo.org.

Reimbursable funding for this study, in the amount of $350,000, is contingent upon the availability of federal transportation planning funds.

TRD-202401238

Sonia Jiménez

Deputy Director

Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization

Filed: March 20, 2024

Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission

Annual Production Limit Order (.pdf)

TRD-202401286

Matthew Cherry

Senior Counsel

Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission

Filed: March 26, 2024

Office of the Attorney General

Texas Water Code and Texas Health and Safety Code Settlement Notice

Notice is hereby given by the State of Texas of the following proposed resolution of an environmental enforcement action under the Texas Water Code and the Texas Health and Safety Code. Before the State may enter into a voluntary settlement agreement, pursuant to section 7.110 of the Texas Water Code, the State shall permit the public to comment in writing on the proposed judgment. The Attorney General will consider any written comments and may withdraw or withhold consent to the proposed agreed judgment if the comments disclose facts or considerations that indicate that the consent is inappropriate, improper, inadequate, or inconsistent with the requirements of the Texas Water Code.

Case Title and Court: Harris County, Texas, and the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, a Necessary and Indispensable Party v. S.K. and Brothers, Inc., Trey Melcher and Yvonne Evie Melcher, Trustees of the Evie Melcher Non-Exempt Trust, Melcher Investments, Bill E. Lewis and Richard L. Kerr, Jr., Co-Trustees of the Lucile Birmingham Melcher Management Trust and the Leroy Melcher Marital Deduction Trust, and former Co-Trustees of the Evie Melcher Non-Exempt Trust; Cause No. 2011-52524, in the 215th Judicial District, Harris County, Texas.

Nature of the Suit: River Oaks Cleaners is a dry cleaning business in Harris County operated by S.K. and Brothers, Inc. (ROC Defendants) and located on real property owned by Trey Melcher and Yvonne Evie Melcher, Trustees of the Evie Melcher Non-Exempt Trust, Melcher Investments, and Bill E. Lewis and Richard L. Kerr, Jr., Co-Trustees of the Lucile Birmingham Melcher Management Trust and the Leroy Melcher Marital Deduction Trust, and former Co-Trustees of the Evie Melcher Non-Exempt Trust (collectively, Melcher Defendants). Harris County initiated suit against ROC and Melcher Defendants alleging violations of Texas statutes and rules resulting from discharges of pollutants, including perchloroethylene (PERC), from the River Oaks Cleaners that contaminated groundwater and/or soil in and under the dry cleaner and surrounding properties. The State of Texas, on behalf of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), joined the suit as a necessary and indispensable party.

Proposed Settlement: The proposed Agreed Final Judgment includes injunctive relief that orders Defendants to conduct an affected property assessment of the site in accordance with the requirements of Subchapter C of Chapter 350 of Title 30 of the Texas Administrative Code (Texas Risk Reduction Program) and to submit an Affected Property Assessment Report to TCEQ. If the report reveals contamination above protective concentration levels, and TCEQ determines that the contamination is attributable to the River Oaks Cleaners, Defendants will be required to submit a Remedial Action Plan to TCEQ and remediate the Site in accordance with the approved plan. The proposed settlement also assesses civil penalties in the amount of $100,000 against ROC Defendants and civil penalties in the amount of $93,000 against Melcher Defendants. The State will receive one-half of all civil penalties awarded in the judgment, totaling $96,500, in accordance with Tex. Water Code § 7.107. Harris County will receive the remaining $96,500 in civil penalties. In addition to civil penalties, the proposed settlement awards $28,500 in attorney's fees to the State of Texas.

For a complete description of the proposed settlement, the complete proposed Agreed Final Judgment should be reviewed. Requests for copies of the judgment, and written comments on the proposed settlement, should be directed to Erin K. Snody, Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General, P.O. Box 12548, MC 066, Austin, Texas 78711-2548, phone (512) 475-4161, facsimile (512) 320-0911, or email: erin.snody@oag.texas.gov. Written comments must be received within 30 days of publication of this notice to be considered.

TRD-202401241

Justin Gordon

General Counsel

Office of the Attorney General

Filed: March 21, 2024

Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner

Notice of Rate Ceilings

The Consumer Credit Commissioner of Texas has ascertained the following rate ceilings by use of the formulas and methods described in §303.003 and §303.009, Texas Finance Code.

The weekly ceiling as prescribed by §303.003 and §303.009 for the period of 04/01/24 - 04/07/24 is 18.00% for consumer¹ credit.

The weekly ceiling as prescribed by §303.003 and §303.009 for the period of 04/01/24 - 04/07/24 is 18.00% for commercial² credit.

¹ Credit for personal, family, or household use.

² Credit for business, commercial, investment, or other similar purpose.

TRD-202401293

Leslie L. Pettijohn

Commissioner

Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner

Filed: March 27, 2024

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Agreed Orders

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 May 6, 2024. 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 May 6, 2024. 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: AUSTIN PICK A PART AUTO SALVAGE INCORPORATED; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-0336-WQ-E; IDENTIFIER: RN111806311; LOCATION: Cedar Creek, Bastrop County; TYPE OF FACILITY: operator; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §281.25(a)(4), by failing to obtain a multi-sector general permit for stormwater discharges; PENALTY: $875; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Mark Gamble, (512) 239-2587; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.

(2) COMPANY: Buckeye Texas Processing LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2021-1128-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN106620438; LOCATION: Corpus Christi, Nueces County; TYPE OF FACILITY: petroleum refinery; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §§101.20(1) and (3), 111.111(a)(4)(A)(ii), 116.115(c), and 122.143(4), 40 Code of Federal Regulations §60.18(f)(1), New Source Review (NSR) Permit Numbers 109923, PSDTX1502, and GHGPSDTX159, Special Conditions (SC) Number 15.C., Federal Operating Permit (FOP) Number O3869, General Terms and Conditions (GTC) and Special Terms and Conditions (STC) Numbers 1.A. and 13, and Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC), §382.085(b), by failing to conduct daily visible emissions observations of the flares; 30 TAC §§101.20(3), 116.115(b)(2)(E)(i) and (c), and 122.143(4), NSR Permit Number 109923, SC Number 18.C., NSR Permit Numbers 109923, PSDTX1502, and GHGPSDTX159, SC Number 18.C., FOP Number O3869, GTC and STC Number 13, and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to maintain records containing the information and data sufficient to demonstrate compliance with the permit; 30 TAC §§101.20(3), 116.115(c), and 122.143(4), NSR Permit Numbers 109923, PSDTX1502, and GHGPSDTX159, SC Number 26, FOP Number O3869, GTC and STC Number 12, and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to conduct monthly sampling of the inlet wastewater stream for total volatile organic compounds; and 30 TAC §§101.20(3), 116.115(c), and 122.143(4), NSR Permit Numbers 109923, PSDTX1502, and GHGPSDTX159, SC Number 35, FOP Number O3869, GTC and STC Number 12, and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to maintain records for the daily vacuum truck loading and unloading; PENALTY: $18,576; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Yuliya Dunaway, (210) 403-4077; REGIONAL OFFICE: 14250 Judson Road, San Antonio, Texas 78233-4480, (210) 492-3096.

(3) COMPANY: City of Buffalo; DOCKET NUMBER: 2022-0488-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101917540; LOCATION: Buffalo, Leon 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 WQ0010022001, Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements Number 1, by failing to comply with permitted effluent limitations; PENALTY: $5,625; SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT OFFSET AMOUNT: $4,500; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Samantha Smith, (512) 239-2099; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.

(4) COMPANY: City of Munday; DOCKET NUMBER: 2022-1080-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101268829; LOCATION: Munday, Knox County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.46(q)(2), by failing to institute special precautions as described in the flowchart found in 30 TAC §290.47(e) in the event of low distribution pressure and water outages; PENALTY: $840; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Epifanio Villarreal, (361) 881-6991; REGIONAL OFFICE: 500 North Shoreline Boulevard, Suite 500, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401, (361) 881-6900.

(5) COMPANY: City of Quinlan; DOCKET NUMBER: 2019-1762-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101917565; LOCATION: Quinlan, Hunt County; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment facility; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §30.350(d) and §305.125(1) and Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit Number WQ0013725001, Other Requirements Number 1, by failing to employ or contract with one or more licensed wastewater treatment facility operators or wastewater system operations companies holding a valid Class C license or higher; 30 TAC §305.125(1), TWC, §26.121(a)(1), and TPDES Permit Number WQ0013725001, Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements Numbers 1 and 3, by failing to comply with permitted effluent limitations; 30 TAC §305.125(1) and (5), TWC, §26.121(a)(1), and TPDES Permit Number WQ0013725001, Operational Requirements Number 1, by failing to ensure the facility and all of its systems of collection, treatment, and disposal are properly operated and maintained; 30 TAC §305.125(1) and (9)(A) and TPDES Permit Number WQ0013725001, Monitoring and Reporting Requirements Number 7.c, by failing to report to the TCEQ in writing, any effluent violation which deviates from the permitted effluent limitation by more than 40% within five working days of becoming aware of noncompliance; and 30 TAC §305.125(1) and §319.11(d) and TPDES Permit Number WQ0013725001, Monitoring and Reporting Requirements Number 2.a, by failing to comply with flow measurements, equipment, installation, and procedures that conform to those prescribed in the Water Measurement Manual, published by the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation, Washington, D.C., or methods that are equivalent as approved by the Executive Director; PENALTY: $31,874; SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT OFFSET AMOUNT: $25,500; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Harley Hobson, (512) 239-1337; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.

(6) COMPANY: City of Richardson; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-1029-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102039112; LOCATION: Richardson, Dallas County; TYPE OF FACILITY: fleet refueling facility; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.50(b)(1)(A) and TWC, §26.3475(c)(1), by failing to monitor the underground storage tanks for releases in a manner which will detect a release at a frequency of at least once every 30 days; PENALTY: $7,500; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Ramyia Wendt, (512) 239-2513; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.

(7) COMPANY: Creek Water Utility LLC and Susan Janet Baker dba Creek Water Utility LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2022-0609-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101240125; LOCATION: Jefferson, Marion County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.42(j), by failing to use an approved chemical or media for the treatment of potable water that conforms to the American National Standards Institute/National Sanitation Foundation Standard 60 for Drinking Water Treatment Chemicals; 30 TAC §290.45(b)(1)(C)(i) and Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC), §341.0315(c), by failing to provide a well capacity of 0.6 gallons per minute (gpm) per connection; 30 TAC §290.45(b)(1)(C)(iii) and THSC, §341.0315(c), by failing to provide two or more pumps having a total capacity of 2.0 gpm per connection at each pump station or pressure plane; 30 TAC §290.45(b)(1)(C)(iv) and THSC, §341.0315(c), by failing to provide a pressure tank capacity of 20 gallons per connection; 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; 30 TAC §290.46(m)(1)(A), by failing to inspect the facility's 20,000-gallon ground storage tank annually; and 30 TAC §290.121(a) and (b), by failing to 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 monitoring requirements; PENALTY: $13,292; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Ashley Lemke, (512) 239-1118; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.

(8) COMPANY: DIV HTR KERRVILLE LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-0338-WR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN111504494; LOCATION: Kerrville, Kerr County; TYPE OF FACILITY: operator; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §297.11 and TWC, §11.081 and §11.121, by failing to obtain authorization prior to diverting, storing, impounding, taking, or using state water, or beginning construction of any work designed for the storage, taking, or diversion of water; PENALTY: $350; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Mark Gamble, (512) 239-2587; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.

(9) COMPANY: DSM Nutritional Products, LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-0102-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101190221; LOCATION: Freeport, Brazoria County; TYPE OF FACILITY: medicinal chemicals and botanical products manufacturing plant; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §116.115(c) and §122.143(4), New Source Review Permit Number 19797, Special Conditions Number 1, Federal Operating Permit Number O3943, General Terms and Conditions and Special Terms and Conditions Number 11, and Texas Health and Safety Code, §382.085(b), by failing to prevent unauthorized emissions; PENALTY: $12,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Danielle Porras, (713) 767-3682; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.

(10) COMPANY: Kali Investments LLC dba Valley Ridge Beverage; DOCKET NUMBER: 2022-1251-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101746725; LOCATION: Lewisville, Denton 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 in a manner which will detect a release at a frequency of at least once every 30 days; PENALTY: $3,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Danielle Fishbeck, (512) 239-5083; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.

(11) COMPANY: Lajitas Municipal Services Company LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2022-1033-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN104359112; LOCATION: Lajitas, Brewster County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.46(e)(4)(B) and Texas Health and Safety Code, §341.033(a), by failing to operate the facility under the direct supervision of an operator who holds an applicable, valid Class C or higher groundwater license issued by the executive director (ED); 30 TAC §290.46(f)(2) and (3)(A)(ii)(II), by failing to maintain water works operation and maintenance records and make them readily available for review by the ED during the investigation; 30 TAC §290.46(n)(1), by failing to maintain at the public water system accurate and up-to-date detailed as-built plans or record drawings and specifications for each treatment plant, pump station, and storage tank until the facility is decommissioned; and 30 TAC §290.46(n)(2), by failing to make available an accurate and up-to-date map of the distribution system so that valves and mains can be easily located during emergencies; PENALTY: $1,185; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Ashley Lemke, (512) 239-1118; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.

(12) COMPANY: LATITUDE LIQUIDS LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-0516-IHW-E; IDENTIFIER: RN111622247; LOCATION: Shamrock, Wheeler County; TYPE OF FACILITY: unauthorized municipal hazardous waste (MHW) storage and disposal site; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §335.2(a) and (b), by failing to not cause, suffer, allow, or permit the unauthorized storage and disposal of MHW; PENALTY: $31,500; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Karolyn Kent, (512) 239-2536; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.

(13) COMPANY: Northshore; DOCKET NUMBER: 2022-0900-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN105715007; LOCATION: Flower Mound, Denton County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.42(j), by failing to use an approved chemical or media for the disinfection of potable water that conforms to the American National Standards Institute/National Sanitation Foundation Standard 60 for Drinking Water Treatment Chemicals; 30 TAC §290.46(f)(2) and (3)(A)(i)(III), and (ii)(III), (iv), and (B)(iii), by failing to maintain water works operation and maintenance records and make them readily available for review by the Executive Director upon request; 30 TAC §290.46(m)(1)(A), by failing to inspect the facility's two ground storage tanks annually; 30 TAC §290.46(m)(1)(B), by failing to inspect the facility's two pressure tanks annually; 30 TAC §290.46(s)(1), by failing to calibrate the facility's two well meters at least once every three years; and 30 TAC §290.46(s)(2)(C)(i), by failing to verify the accuracy of the manual disinfectant residual analyzer at least once every 90 days using chlorine solutions of known concentrations; PENALTY: $2,480; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Samantha Salas, (512) 239-1543; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.

(14) COMPANY: Pilot Texas West LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2022-1669-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN110599305; LOCATION: Monahans, Ward County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.106(f)(2) and THSC, §341.031(a), by failing to comply with the acute maximum contaminant level of ten milligrams per liter for nitrate; PENALTY: $4,500; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Emerson Rinewalt, (512) 239-1131; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.

(15) COMPANY: R&D Terrell Properties LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2022-1703-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101249852; LOCATION: Lubbock, Lubbock County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.106(f)(3)(C) and THSC, §341.0315(c), by failing to comply with the maximum contaminant level of 0.010 milligrams per liter (mg/L) for arsenic and 4.0 mg/L for fluoride based on a running annual average; PENALTY: $2,500; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Nick Lohret-Froio, (512) 239-4495; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.

(16) COMPANY: R. L. JONES, LP; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-0023-WR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN111730974; LOCATION: Harper, Gillespie County; TYPE OF FACILITY: land; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §297.11 and TWC, §11.096 and §11.121, by failing to obtain authorization prior to diverting, impounding, storing, taking, or using state water; PENALTY: $6,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Kolby Farren, (512) 239-2098; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.

(17) COMPANY: REED, CODY L; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-0273-OSI-E; IDENTIFIER: RN108623596; LOCATION: Rising Star, Eastland County; TYPE OF FACILITY: operator; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §285.61(4), by failing to ensure that an authorization to construct has been issued prior to beginning construction of an on-site sewage facility; PENALTY: $175; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Nancy Sims, (512) 239-5053; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.

(18) COMPANY: REICH ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-0160-WQ-E; IDENTIFIER: RN111842514; LOCATION: Hallsville, Harrison County; TYPE OF FACILITY: operator; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §281.25(a)(4), by failing to obtain authorization to discharge stormwater associated with construction activities; PENALTY: $875; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Shane Glantz, (325) 698-6124; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1977 Industrial Boulevard, Abilene, Texas 79602-7833, (325) 698-9674.

(19) COMPANY: South Texas Electric Cooperative, Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-0430-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN106534407; LOCATION: Edinburg, Hidalgo County; TYPE OF FACILITY: 215 megawatt electric generating plant; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §§116.110(a), 116.315(a), and 122.143(4), Federal Operating Permit Number O3810, General Terms and Conditions, and Texas Health and Safety Code, §382.0518(a) and §382.085(b), by failing to submit an application for renewal at least six months prior to the expiration of the permit; PENALTY: $15,300; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Johnnie Wu, (512) 239-2524; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.

(20) COMPANY: TEXAS SOUTHERN DRILLING LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-0063-WR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN111794939; LOCATION: Victoria, Victoria County; TYPE OF FACILITY: operator; RULE VIOLATED: TWC, §11.053, by failing to prevent any unauthorized diversions or use of state water where water diversion curtailments/suspensions have been ordered by the Executive Director; PENALTY: $420; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Kolby Farren, (512) 239-2098; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.

(21) COMPANY: Utilities Investment Company, Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-1628-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN107693087; LOCATION: Cleveland, Liberty County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.39(j)(1)(A) and Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC), §341.0351, by failing to notify the Executive Director and receive approval prior to making any significant change or addition where the change in the existing distribution system results in an increase or decrease in production, treatment, storage, or pressure maintenance; 30 TAC §290.41(c)(1)(F), by failing to obtain a sanitary control easement covering land within 150 feet of the facility's Well Number 2; 30 TAC §290.41(c)(3)(K), by failing to provide a well casing vent for Well Number 1 that is covered with 16-mesh or finer corrosion-resistant screen, facing downward, elevated and located so as to minimize the drawing of contaminants into the well; 30 TAC §§290.41(c)(3)(O), 290.42(m), and 290.43(e), by failing to provide an intruder-resistant fence or well house around each water treatment plant, well unit, potable water storage tank, pressure maintenance facility, and related appurtenances that remains locked during periods of darkness and when the facility is unattended; 30 TAC §290.43(c)(3), by failing to provide an overflow discharge opening on the ground storage tank at the Montebello Plant with a gravity-hinged and weighted cover that closes automatically and fits tightly with no gap over 1/16 inch, and an elastomeric duckbill valve, or other approved device to prevent the entrance of insects and other nuisances; 30 TAC §290.45(b)(1)(D)(iii) and THSC, §341.0315(c), by failing to provide 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, at each pump station or pressure plane; 30 TAC §290.45(b)(1)(D)(iv) and THSC, §341.0315(c), by failing to provide an elevated storage capacity of 100 gallons per connection; 30 TAC §290.46(m)(4), by failing to maintain all water treatment units, storage and pressure maintenance facilities, distribution system lines, and related appurtenances in a watertight condition and free of excessive solids; 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: $16,456; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Ronica Rodriguez Scott, (361) 881-6990; REGIONAL OFFICE: 500 North Shoreline Boulevard, Suite 500, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401, (361) 881-6900.

TRD-202401275

Gitanjali Yadav

Deputy Director, Litigation

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: March 26, 2024

Enforcement Orders

An agreed order was adopted regarding City of Benjamin, Docket No. 2022‑0435‑PWS‑E on March 26, 2024, assessing $5,885 in administrative penalties with $1,177 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Miles Caston, 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 Arimak Water Supply Corporation (Arimak), Docket No. 2022‑0552‑PWS‑E on March 26, 2024, assessing $812 in administrative penalties with $162 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Tayler McKenzie, 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 E S Water Utility Consolidators INC, Docket No. 2022‑0593‑PWS‑E on March 26, 2024, assessing $210 in administrative penalties with $42 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Ronica Rodriguez Scott, 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 NIVEDITA LLC dba Handy Foods, Docket No. 2022‑0954‑PST‑E on March 26, 2024, assessing $3,375 in administrative penalties with $675 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Tiffany Chu, 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 PINCO INC. dba Thelma Food Store, Docket No. 2022‑0982‑PST‑E on March 26, 2024, assessing $3,600 in administrative penalties with $720 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Tiffany Chu, 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 STUDY BUTTE WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION, Docket No. 2022‑1002‑PWS‑E on March 26, 2024, assessing $225 in administrative penalties with $45 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Ashley Lemke, 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 Christopher Castillo, Sr., Docket No. 2023‑0691‑OSI‑E on March 26, 2024, assessing $450 in administrative penalties with $90 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Cheryl Thompson, 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 FIVE RIVERS INC. dba Graham Food Mart, Docket No. 2023‑0888‑PST‑E on March 26, 2024, assessing $3,493 in administrative penalties with $698 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Jalan Jefferson, 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 A RAHMAN HOLDINGS, LLC, Docket No. 2023‑0982‑PST‑E on March 26, 2024, assessing $2,998 in administrative penalties with $599 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Eunice Adegelu, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239‑2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711‑3087.

TRD-202401301

Laurie Gharis

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: March 27, 2024

Notice of Application and Public Hearing for an Air Quality Standard Permit for a Concrete Batch Plant with Enhanced Controls Proposed Air Quality Registration Number 175361

APPLICATION. Ingram Readymix No. 1, LLC, 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 175361 to authorize the operation of a concrete batch plant with enhanced controls. The facility is proposed to be located at 933 Oil Center Drive, Abilene, Taylor County, Texas 79601. 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=-99.654203,32.436403&level=13. This application was submitted to the TCEQ on February 12, 2024. 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 March 13, 2024.

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:

Monday, May 20, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.

MCM Elegante, Embassy Room

4250 Ridgemont Drive

Abilene, Texas 79606

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 Abilene Regional Office, located at 1977 Industrial Boulevard, Abilene, Texas 79602-7833, 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 Ingram Readymix No. 1, LLC, 3580 Farm-to-Market Road 482, New Braunfels, Texas 78132-5012, or by calling Mr. Gary Johnson, Vice President at (830) 625-9156.

Notice Issuance Date: March 21, 2024

TRD-202401295

Laurie Gharis

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: March 27, 2024

Notice of District Petition

Notice issued March 20, 2024

TCEQ Internal Control No. D-10112023-016; 45 HC Harmony Hill, LLC, a Texas limited liability company (Petitioner) filed a petition for creation of Lakesong Municipal Management District No. 1 (District) with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The petition was filed pursuant to Article XVI, Section 59, Article III, Section 52 and Article III, Section 52-a of the Texas Constitution, Chapter 49 of the Texas Water Code and Chapter 375 of the Texas Local Government Code, as amended; 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 are no lienholders on the property to be included in the proposed District; (3) the proposed District will contain approximately 61.31 acres located within Ellis County, Texas; and (4) the land within the proposed District is wholly within the corporate limits of City of Grand Prairie, Texas.

By Resolution No. 5369 - 2023, passed and approved on September 19, 2023, the City of Grand Prairie, Texas, gave its consent to the creation of the proposed District, pursuant to Texas Water Code §54.016. The petition further states that the work proposed to be done by the District at the present time is to purchase, construct, acquire, improve, or extend inside or outside of its boundaries any and all works, improvements, facilities, plants, equipment, and appliances necessary or helpful to supply and distribute water for municipal, domestic, and commercial purposes; to collect, transport, process, dispose of and control domestic, and commercial wastes; to gather, conduct, divert, abate, amend and control local storm water or other local harmful excesses of water in the District; to design, acquire, construct, finance, improve, operate, and maintain macadamized, graveled, or paved roads and turnpikes, or improvements in aid of those roads; and to purchase, construct, acquire, improve, or extend inside or outside of its boundaries such additional facilities, systems, plants, and enterprises as shall be consonant with the purposes for which the District is created, all as more particularly described in an engineer's report filed simultaneously with the filing of this Petition, to which reference is made for a more detailed description. 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 $5,850,000 ($3,500,000 for water, wastewater, and drainage plus $2,350,000 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-202401296

Laurie Gharis

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: March 27, 2024

Notice of District Petition

Notice issued March 25, 2024

TCEQ Internal Control No. D-01222024-026 Window 75 Invesco, LLC, a Texas limited liability company, Tag Devco, Inc., a Texas corporation, and Rosemary Laubach (collectively, the "Petitioners") filed a petition (petition) for the creation of West Comal 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 Petitioners hold title to a majority in value of the land to be included in the proposed District; (2) Window 75 Invesco, LLC represents there is one lienholder, International Bank of Commerce, on the land owned by Window 75 Invesco, LLC, and the aforementioned entity has consented to the creation of the District. Tag Devco, Inc, represents there are two lienholders, International Bank of Commerce and Window 75 Invesco, LLC, on the land owned by Tag Devco, Inc., and the aforementioned entities have consented to the creation of the District. Rosemary Laubach represents there are no lienholders on the land owned by Rosemary Laubach. All (petitioners) land to be included in the proposed District; (3) the proposed District will contain approximately 154.374 acres of land located within Comal County, Texas; and (4) the land to be included within the proposed district is located within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Bulverde, Texas (City). The petition further states that the work to be done by the proposed District at the present time is the purchase, design, construction, acquisition, maintenance, ownership, operation, repair, improvement and extension of a waterworks and sanitary sewer system for residential and commercial purposes, and the construction, acquisition, improvement, extension, maintenance and operation of works, improvements, facilities, plants, equipment and appliances helpful or necessary to provide more adequate drainage for the District, and to control, abate and amend local storm waters or other harmful excesses of waters, all as more particularly described in an engineer's report filed simultaneously with the filing of this petition, to which reference is hereby made for more detailed description, and such other purchase, construction, acquisition, maintenance, ownership, operation, repair, improvement and extension of such additional facilities, including roads, systems, plants and enterprises as shall be consistent with all of the purposes for which the 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 Petitioner that the cost of said project will be approximately $32,600,000 ($21,900,000 for water, wastewater, and drainage and $10,700,000 for roads).

INFORMATION SECTION

TRD-202401297

Laurie Gharis

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: March 27, 2024

Notice of District Petition

Notice issued March 27, 2024

TCEQ Internal Control No. D-02122024-014; SV2 Liberty, LLC, a Texas limited liability company (Petitioner) filed a petition for creation of Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 56 (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 are no lienholders on the property to be included in the proposed District; (3) the proposed District will contain approximately 478.023 acres located primarily within Williamson County, Texas and a portion of the proposed District is located within Burnet County, Texas; and (4) none of the land within the proposed District is within the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of any city. The petition further states that the proposed District will purchase, construct, acquire, repair, extend and improve land, easements, works, improvements, facilities, plants, equipment, and appliances necessary to: (1) provide a water supply for municipal uses, domestic uses, and commercial purposes; (2) gather, conduct, divert, and control local storm water or other local harmful excesses of water in the proposed District and the payment of organization expenses and operational expenses during construction and interest during construction; (3) purchase, construct, acquire, provide, operate, maintain, repair, improve, extend and develop park and recreational facilities for the inhabitants of the proposed District; (4) design, acquire, construct, finance, improve, operate, and maintain macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements in aid of those roads; and (5) provide such other facilities, systems, plants, and enterprises as shall be consonant with the purpose 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 $29,870,000 ($14,870,000 for water and drainage and $15,000,000 for roads).

INFORMATION SECTION

TRD-202401298

Laurie Gharis

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: March 27, 2024

Notice of District Petition

Notice issued March 27, 2024

INFORMATION SECTION

TRD-202401299

Laurie Gharis

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: March 27, 2024

Notice of Opportunity to Comment on an Agreed Order of Administrative Enforcement Actions

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ or commission) staff is providing an opportunity for written public comment on the listed Agreed Order (AO) in accordance with Texas Water Code (TWC), §7.075. TWC, §7.075, requires that before the commission may approve the AO, the commission shall allow the public an opportunity to submit written comments on the proposed AO. 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 May 6, 2024. 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 the 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 May 6, 2024. The designated attorney is available to discuss the AO and/or the comment procedure at the listed phone number; however, TWC, §7.075, provides that comments on an AO shall be submitted to the commission in writing.

(1) COMPANY: Patty M. Steed dba Canyon Dam Mobile Home Park; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-0443-UTL-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN102676681; LOCATION: 6706 North Dixie Boulevard, Odessa, Ector County; TYPE OF FACILITY: retail public utility, exempt utility, or provider or conveyor of potable or raw water service that furnishes water service to more than one customer and is not located in a county with a population of 3.3 million or more or in a county with a population of 550,000 or more adjacent to a county with a population of 3.3 million or more; RULE VIOLATED: TWC, §13.1394(b)(2), by failing to adopt and submit to the TCEQ for approval an emergency preparedness plan that demonstrates the utility's ability to provide emergency operations; PENALTY: $625; STAFF ATTORNEY: Misty James, Litigation, MC 175, (512) 239-0631; REGIONAL OFFICE: Midland Regional Office, 9900 West Interstate Highway 20, Suite 100, Midland, Texas 79706, (432) 570-1359.

TRD-202401282

Gitanjali Yadav

Deputy Director, Litigation

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: March 26, 2024

Notice of Public Hearing on Assessment of Administrative Penalties and Requiring Certain Actions of Slott Construction Company, Inc. SOAH Docket No. 582-24-14286 TCEQ Docket No. 2022-0287-WQ-E

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ or the Commission) has referred this matter to the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH). An Administrative Law Judge with the State Office of Administrative Hearings will conduct a public hearing via Zoom videoconference:

10:00 a.m. - April 25, 2024

To join the Zoom meeting via computer or smart device:

https://soah-texas.zoomgov.com

Meeting ID: 161 984 0712

Password: TCEQDC1

To join the Zoom meeting via telephone dial:

+1 (669) 254-5252

Meeting ID: 161 984 0712

Password: 5247869

The purpose of the hearing will be to consider the Executive Director's Preliminary Report and Petition mailed January 8, 2024 concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain actions of SLOTT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., for violations in Walker County, Texas, of: Tex. Water Code § 26.121(a), 30 Texas Administrative Code §305.125(1), and Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System ("TPDES") General Permit No. TXR15210K, Part III, Section F.6(a), (c), and (d).

The hearing will allow SLOTT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., 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 SLOTT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., 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 SLOTT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. 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. SLOTT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., the Executive Director of the Commission, and the Commission's Public Interest Counsel are the only designated parties to this proceeding.

Legal Authority: Tex. Water Code 7.054 and chs. 7 and 26 and 30 Texas Administrative Code chs. 70 and 305; Tex. 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 Texas Administrative Code §70.108 and §70.109 and ch. 80, and 1 Texas Administrative Code ch. 155.

Further information regarding this hearing may be obtained by contacting Taylor Pack Ellis, 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 Sheldon Wayne, Staff Attorney, Office of Public Interest Counsel, Mail Code 103, at the same P.O. Box address given above, or by telephone at (512) 239-6363.

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.

In accordance with 1 Texas Administrative Code §155.401(a), Notice of Hearing, "Parties that are not represented by an attorney may obtain information regarding contested case hearings on the public website of the State Office of Administrative Hearings at www.soah.texas.gov, or in printed format upon request to SOAH."

Persons who need special accommodations at the hearing should call the SOAH Docketing Department at (512) 475-3445, at least one week before the hearing.

Issued: March 26, 2024

TRD-202401302

Laurie Gharis

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: March 27, 2024

General Land Office

Notice and Opportunity to Comment on Requests for Consistency Agreement/Concurrence Under the Texas Coastal Management Program

On January 10, 1997, the State of Texas received federal approval of the Coastal Management Program (CMP) (62 Federal Register pp. 1439 - 1440). Under federal law, federal agency activities and actions affecting the Texas coastal zone must be consistent with the CMP goals and policies identified in 31 TAC Chapter 26. Requests for federal consistency review were deemed administratively complete for the following project(s) during the period of March 18, 2024 to March 22, 2024. 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 §§30.20(f), 30.30(h), and 30.40(e), 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, March 29, 2024. The public comment period for this project will close at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday April 28, 2024.

Federal License and Permit Activities:

Applicant: Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program

Location: The project site is located in the Laguna Madre, at Benny's Shack Rookery Island approximately 4.5 miles southeast of Port Mansfield, Willacy County, Texas and approximately 0.2 mile west of the Gulf Intercoastal Waterway.

Latitude and Longitude: 26.490251, -97.387526

Project Description: The applicant proposes to expand Benny's Shack Rookery Island (the Island) by placing approximately 2.36 acres of fill material (24,480 cubic yards [CY]) northward of the Island. This fill material will come from a dedicated 138.38-acre borrow area approximately 1,300 feet northwest of the Island (approximately 263.490398, -97.392913). Material will be extracted through a combination of hydraulic and mechanical dredging. In addition, the project would place approximately 1.34 acres of fill material (6,543 CY) for the construction of an approximately 1,939-foot-long traditional riprap breakwater for shoreline stabilization. The breakwater would be approximately 5 feet wide at the top of the crest and would have an average width of 30 feet at the base. In total, the project would fill approximately 3.70 acres of shallow open water and approximately 0.0007 acre (30.5 square feet) of submerged aquatic vegetation.

The applicant has stated that they have avoided and minimized the environmental impacts by placing the majority of the breakwater outside of submerged aquatic vegetation areas and avoiding all oyster beds and wetlands located on the Island. In addition, the breakwater would be constructed first and will act as a containment berm for the Island fill material. No mitigation is proposed.

Type of Application: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permit application # SWG-2023-00653. This application will be reviewed pursuant to Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 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 §401 of the Clean Water Act.

CMP Project No: 24-1188-F1

Applicant: Calhoun County Precinct 3

Location: The project site is located in Carancahua Bay, approximately 725 feet southeast of the intersection of County Road 307 and Curlew Street, in Port Alto, Calhoun County, Texas.

Latitude and Longitude: 28.665367, -96.407617

Project Description: The applicant is proposing to perform maintenance dredging of 8,700 cubic yards of sediment from an existing recreational boat canal, to excavate 1,200 cubic yards of sediment from the existing recreational boat canal for the purpose of constructing two new circulation channels to provide tidal exchange from the marsh complex to the canal, to place 40,000 cubic yards of beach quality sand for the purpose of restoring 1,750 feet of shoreline along Carancahua Bay, and to discharge 7,100 cubic yards of breakwater material that will be used to construct three offshore breakwaters in Carancahua Bay and to extend an existing riprap groin. Permanent impacts to approximately 0.29 acre of estuarine emergent wetlands will occur as a result of dredging/excavation activities.

The applicant stated they will avoid impacts to fringe wetlands by implementing appropriate best management practices during project activities and the applicant will avoid impacts to oyster beds by implementing the proposed Aquatic Resources Relocation Plan. The proposed project will result in the restoration of up to 1.8 acres of estuarine emergent wetlands within the enclosed wetland complex and is expected to provide approximately 0.32 acre of low-lying area, adjacent to the marsh, creating an environment conducive to spartina growth. Therefore, the applicant is not proposing mitigation.

Type of Application: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permit application #SWG-2012-00493. This application will be reviewed pursuant to Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 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 §401 of the Clean Water Act.

CMP Project No: 24-1192-F1

Further information on the applications listed above, including a copy of the consistency certifications or consistency determinations for inspection, may be obtained from the Texas General Land Office Public Information Officer at 1700 N. Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, or via email at pialegal@glo.texas.gov. Comments should be sent to the Texas General Land Office Coastal Management Program Coordinator at the above address or via email at federal.consistency@glo.texas.gov.

TRD-202401289

Mark Havens

Chief Clerk

General Land Office

Filed: March 26, 2024

Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Notice of Public Hearing on Long-Range Planning for State Supported Living Centers

Hearing Site. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing on April 8, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. in the Winters Building, Room 125W, 701 W. 51st St., Austin, Texas 78751. Building entry and check-in is through security at the main entrance, and parking is available in the visitor's lot located in front of the building.

Purpose. The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment on the long-range planning for State Supported Living Centers including resident quality of care, services to transition back to the community, and availability of services as required by 533A.032.

Agenda.

1. Welcome and call to order

2. Long-Range Plan

3. Public comment

4. Adjourn

Oral Comments. Oral comments can be provided in person or via video or audio conferencing. Please pre-register.

Written Comments. Written comments may be sent by U.S. mail, overnight mail, special delivery mail, hand delivery, or email:

U.S. Mail

Texas Health and Human Services Commission

State Supported Living Centers

Attention: Office of Laura Cazabon-Braly, Mail Code E619

Winters Building

701 W. 51st St.

Austin, Texas 78751

Overnight mail, special delivery mail, or hand delivery

Texas Health and Human Services Commission

State Supported Living Centers

Attention: Office of Laura Cazabon-Braly, Mail Code E619

Winters Building

701 W. 51st St.

Austin, Texas 78751

Email

SSLCPlanning@hhsc.state.tx.us

This meeting is open to the public. No reservations are required, and there is no cost to attend this meeting.

People with disabilities who wish to attend the meeting and require auxiliary aids or services should contact Lisa Colin at (737) 306-9085 at least 72 hours before the meeting so appropriate arrangements can be made.

TRD-202401242

Karen Ray

Chief Counsel

Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Filed: March 21, 2024

Notice of Public Hearing on the Proposed Interim Reimbursement Rates for Small and Large State-Operated Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability (ICF/IIDs) for Fiscal Year 2024

Hearing. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed interim payment rates for small and large state-operated Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability (ICF/IIDs) for Fiscal Year 2024. The hearing will occur on April 29, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. Central Daylight Time (CDT), in the HHSC North Austin Complex Building, Public Hearing Room 1.401, 4601 W. Guadalupe St. Austin, Texas, 78751.

This hearing will be conducted both in-person and as an online event. To join the hearing from your computer, tablet, or smartphone, register for the hearing in advance using the following link:

Registration URL:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6639895083090518357

Webinar ID: 719-140-579

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Instructions for dialing in by phone will be provided after you register.

HHSC will also broadcast the public hearing; the broadcast can be accessed on this webpage: https://hhs.texas.gov/about-hhs/communications-events/live-archived-meetings. The broadcast will be archived and accessible on demand on the same website. The hearing will be held in compliance hearings on proposed Medicaid reimbursements.

Proposal. HHSC proposes the following interim per diem reimbursement rates for small and large state-operated ICF/IIDs, effective retroactively to September 1, 2023:

Bond Homes - Medicaid-only clients:

Proposed interim daily rate: $919.74

Large State-Operated ICF/IIDs - Medicaid-only clients:

Proposed interim daily rate: $1,305.78

Large State-Operated ICF/IIDs - Dual-eligible Medicaid/Medicare clients:

Proposed interim daily rate: $1,256.51

HHSC is proposing these interim rates to ensure there are adequate funds to serve the individuals in these facilities. The proposed interim rates account for actual and projected increases in costs to operate these facilities.

Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rates were determined in accordance with Title 1 of the Texas Administrative Code Section 355.456, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for ICF/IID.

Briefing Package. A briefing package describing the proposed payment rates will be available on the Provider Finance webpage (https://pfd.hhs.texas.gov/rate-packets) no later than April 10, 2024. Interested parties may obtain a copy of the briefing package before the hearing by contacting the HHSC Provider Finance Department by telephone at (737) 867-7817; fax at (512) 730-7475; or email at PFD‑LTSS@hhs.texas.gov. The briefing package will also be available at the public hearing.

Written Comments. Written comments regarding the proposed payment rates may be submitted instead of, or in addition to, oral testimony until 5:00 p.m. on the day of the hearing. Written comments may be sent by U.S. mail to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Provider Finance Department, Mail Code H-400, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030; by fax to Provider Finance at (512) 730-7475; or by email to PFD‑LTSS@hhs.texas.gov. In addition, written comments may be sent by overnight mail or hand delivered to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Provider Finance, Mail Code H-400, North Austin Complex, 4601 W. Guadalupe St., Austin, Texas 78751.

Persons with disabilities who wish to attend the hearing and require auxiliary aids or services should contact HHSC Provider Finance by calling (512) 730-7401 at least 72 hours before the hearing so appropriate arrangements can be made.

TRD-202401265

Karen Ray

Chief Counsel

Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Filed: March 25, 2024

Department of State Health Services

Licensing Actions for Radioactive Materials (.pdf)

TRD-202401303

Cynthia Hernandez

General Counsel

Department of State Health Services

Filed: March 27, 2024

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Notice of Application to Relinquish Designation as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier and Eligible Telecommunications Provider

Notice is given to the public of an application filed with the Public Utility Commission of Texas on March 21, 2024, to relinquish designation as an eligible telecommunications carrier and eligible telecommunications provider under 16 Texas Administrative Code §26.417 and §26.418.

Docket Title and Number: Application of DialToneServices, LP to Relinquish its Designation as an Eligible Telecommunications Provider and an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier in 121 Wire Centers Served By Verizon, Docket Number 56395.

The Application: DialToneServices, LP requests to partially relinquish its designations as an eligible telecommunications provider (ETP) and as an eligible telecommunications carrier (ETC) in certain area served by Verizon aka Frontier, to be effective July 1, 2024. The areas in which DialToneServices seeks to partially relinquish its ETP and ETC designations are described in exhibit A to the application.

Persons who wish to file a motion to intervene or comments on the application should contact the commission as an intervention deadline will be imposed. A comment or request to intervene should be mailed to 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. All comments should reference Docket Number 56395.

TRD-202401256

Andrea Gonzalez

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 22, 2024

Texas Water Development Board

Request for Applications Statewide Water Awareness Campaign

The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) requests applications leading to the possible award of a contract to develop and execute a statewide water awareness campaign in Texas. TWDB plans to award up to $10 million in grants, comprised of up to $2 million per year for a maximum of five years, from funds appropriated to the Texas Water Fund by the 88th Texas Legislature and approved by Texas voters in November 2023.

To be eligible for funding under this grant, an applicant must be a governmental entity or nonprofit organization with an existing or proposed statewide Texas water awareness program or campaign.

Summary of the Request for Applications

Due Date (Closing): April 17, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. CST

Deadline For Questions: April 1, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. CST

TWDB Response to Questions: April 9, 2024

Anticipated Award Date: June 13, 2024

Estimated Total Funding: $10 million (up to $2 million per year for a maximum of five years)

Local Match Requirement: N/A

Scope of Project

An applicant awarded funding must ensure that the water awareness campaign takes into account differences in water needs of various geographic regions of the state; attitudes toward water issues; potential barriers to achieving the campaign goals; and how these factors may shape the messaging and complement and support existing local and regional water education or awareness programs. To receive consideration, campaigns must meet the eligibility criteria and aim to achieve the following goals:

1) Increase public awareness and education regarding Texas water resources

2) Connect with Texans through strategic, integrated communication methods

3) Drive specified behavioral changes through clear calls to action

4) Meet campaign goals per established metrics and measures of success

The grant recipient will be required to complete the following tasks:

A. Develop, execute, and manage the statewide water awareness campaign, including the following:

1. Develop through interactions with TWDB, research, focus groups, and/or other methods:

a. the specific primary and secondary awareness goals and the associated behavioral changes sought through the campaign. The TWDB will provide final approval of proposed goals, calls to action, and behavioral changes;

b. the barriers to and public appeals most likely to lead to successful calls to action to create the sought-after behavioral changes. This work could include developing a market research plan and performing data collection on public behaviors, attitudes, and perceptions; evaluation of the data; and reporting on results. Data collected may include, for example, key demographic and psychographic characteristics of the target market. All research data produced will be made publicly available.

2. Develop potential campaign messages and strategies based on the goals and research in Task A and collaborate with TWDB to determine final campaign messaging and strategy. This work will require presenting potential options to TWDB and reworking campaign messaging and/or approaches based on agency feedback. It may also include considering how to incorporate TWDB data visualization and other TWDB information into the campaign strategy.

3. Develop and manage implementation of strategic plans, timelines, media plans and placements, and creative assets including, but not limited to, logos, fonts, multimedia, graphics, etc.

4. Manage the procurement of and/or partnership with any subcontractors and other campaign partners, if any.

5. Identify metrics for measurement and set and monitor measurable, time-based goals at specific intervals to demonstrate success and impact of the campaign.

6. Make future adjustments to the campaign, with TWDB input and approval based on the measurements taken at the scheduled intervals.

B. Submit contractually agreed-upon deliverables, including but not limited to: research, campaign messaging, creative assets, strategic plans and timelines, quarterly progress reports with metrics, and annual reports throughout the duration of funding.

Applicants should have experience in the following areas:

A. Managing timelines, budget, and creative development and deployment of assets for a public awareness campaign.

B. Identifying, setting, and tracking relevant metrics of success for a public awareness campaign.

C. Working/partnering with entities such as Texas communities, water providers, media, creative agencies, and other organizations to further the mission and goals of a public awareness campaign.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit all information listed below, in the order given, as the response to this RFA. The response will only be considered if all items are submitted as required. Incomplete or late responses to this RFA will not be considered.

Item 1: Organization profile summary and history. Include the following (5 pages maximum):

a. Organization name, address, phone number, website, and legal status

b. Name and title of person submitting the response with the authority to bind the organization.

c. Name, phone number, and email address of contact person for any questions about the response.

d. Describe the general nature of the organization, the number of years in business, size, and scope of operation.

Item 2: Qualifications and experience. Include the following (5 pages maximum):

a. Qualifications for managing a statewide water awareness campaign, such as

i. Experience with such tasks as those outlined in Task A, items 1-6, above.

ii. Experience managing timelines, budget, and creative development and deployment of assets for a public awareness campaign.

iii. Experience identifying, setting, and tracking relevant metrics of success for a public awareness campaign.

iv. Experience working/partnering with entities such as Texas communities, water providers, media, creative agencies, and other organizations to further the mission and goals of a public awareness campaign.

b. Bio(s) of person(s) who will manage and support the campaign. Also indicate who the lead individual(s) will be throughout the first two years.

Item 3: Proposed campaign information:

a. Describe the need for funding to meet the goals of this RFA. Include proposed partners and/or subcontractors, if relevant.

b. Explain how you will use the funding to develop and execute the public awareness messaging and campaign.

c. Provide a proposed timeline for achieving the campaign goals with a focus on tasks occurring during the first two years.

Item 4: Project budget. (Note: Payment will be made on a cost reimbursement basis.)

a. Total project budget.

i. Prepare a draft budget for the project that identifies the proposed project costs by task and category and year, if applicable. (See example budgets below.)

ii. Specify any other sources of funding to supplement and sustain this campaign.

Item 5: (IF APPLICABLE) Supplemental information about applicant's existing statewide awareness program or campaign. Include the following (5 pages maximum):

a. Goals, audience, key messaging, and desired behavioral changes.

b. Examples of strategies and tactics.

c. Metrics and documented program success rate.

Applications must be submitted electronically to Bid-room@twdb.texas.gov with a copy to Veronica Holmes, veronica.holmes@twdb.texas.gov, by the Closing date of April 17, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. CST.

Please include the subject line of "Public Awareness Campaign RFA."

Questions regarding the application may be submitted to: Bid-room@twdb.texas.gov, and a copy to Veronica Holmes, veronica.holmes@twdb.texas.gov, and must be received by the Deadline for Questions, April 1, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. CST.

Limitations on Use of Funds

Eligible costs are those directly attributed to the Project, including management, planning, creative development, and implementation. Indirect expenses such as the applicant's overhead are not eligible for reimbursement. Eligible travel expenses of a grant recipient and any subcontractors are limited to the maximum amounts authorized for state employees by the General Appropriations Act. Respondents are responsible for all costs incurred in the preparation and delivery of the application to TWDB.

Grant funds may not be used to support or pay the costs of lobbying; any portion of the salary or any other compensation for an elected government official; the purchase or lease of vehicles; the purchase of recreational activities; the purchase of promotional items, unless specifically approved in writing by TWDB; costs of travel that are unrelated to the direct delivery of services that support the grant; the costs for consultants or vendors who participate directly in writing a grant application; or for any unallowable costs set forth in applicable state or federal law, rules, regulations, guidelines, policies, procedures or cost principles.

Evaluation Criteria and Selection Process

Incomplete applications and those that do not meet the requirements of the application instructions may be eliminated from consideration.

Applications will be scored by a review panel according to the criteria and submission requirements outlined in the application instructions. Additional consideration will be given to those who have experience developing, managing, or facilitating a statewide awareness campaign and to those who have relevant experience in water issues. Top scoring applicants will be invited to present to the Board during a public work session on May 22, 2024. Those applicants will be notified approximately one week in advance. At a separate Board meeting open to the public, the Board will consider approving the Executive Administrator's request to initiate and enter into a contract with one selected applicant.

TWDB reserves the right to reject all proposals and make no awards under this announcement. In addition, TWDB reserves the right to partially fund proposals by funding discrete activities, portions, or phases of a proposed project. Board approval will be required for each annual renewal to approve funding following the first year.

Negotiations with Selected Applicant

The applicable scope of work, deliverables, timeline, budget, and contract terms will be negotiated after TWDB awards the selected applicant. Failure to arrive at mutually agreeable terms of a contract with a selected applicant will constitute a rejection of the grant award and may result in funding being awarded to another applicant.

Criteria (.pdf)

TRD-202401240

Hannah Mulla

Contract Administration Manager

Texas Water Development Board

Filed: March 21, 2024