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PUBLIC NOTICES APRIL 1, 2010

Staff Writer

Plaquemine Post South

Iberville Parish Council

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January 2010

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed bids will be received for Iberville Parish by the Parish President, Office of the Parish President, 58050 Meriam Street, Plaquemine, Louisiana 70765 until 10:00 AM, Tuesday, April 13, 2010, at that time bids will be opened and read aloud.

ANY PERSON REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS SHALL NOTIFY THE OFFICE OF THE PARISH PRESIDENT OF THE TYPE(S) OF ACCOMMODATION REQUIRED NOT LESS THAN SEVEN (7) DAYS BEFORE THE BID OPENING.

FOR:

Enterprise Boulevard (LA 75 to LA 3066)

PROJECT NUMBER:

Forte and Tablada Project No. 89154

Complete Bidding Documents may be obtained from:

Forte and Tablada, Inc.

9107 Interline Ave.

Baton Rouge, LA 70809

Phone (225) 927-9321

upon deposit of $ 180.00 for each set of documents. Deposit on the first two sets are fully refundable to all bonafide prime Bidders upon return of the documents, in good condition, no later than ten (10) days after receipt of bids. Fifty percent of the deposit of all other sets of documents will be refunded upon return of documents as stated above.

All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the sum of the base bid and all alternates, and must be in the form of a certified check, cashier's check or Iberville Parish Council Bid Bond Form written by a surety company licensed to do business in Louisiana, signed by the surety's agency or attorney-in-fact. Surety must be listed on the current U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of approved bonding companies as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the amount for which it obligates itself in the Bond, or must be a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A - rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide. If surety qualifies by virtue of its Best's listing, the amount of the Bond may not exceed ten percent of policyholders' surplus as shown in the latest A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide. The Bid Bond shall be in favor of the Parish of Iberville, Office of the Parish President, and shall be accompanied by appropriate power of attorney. No Bid Bond indicating an obligation of less than five percent (5%) by any method is acceptable.

The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract amount. Surety must be listed currently on the U. S. Department of Treasury Financial Management Service List (Treasury List) as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the contract amount, or must be an insurance company domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents. If surety is qualified other than by listing on the Treasury list, the contract amount may not exceed fifteen percent of policyholders' surplus as shown by surety's most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance and may not exceed the amount of $500,000. However, a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A- rating in the latest printing of the A. M. Best's Key Rating Guide shall not be subject to the $500,000 limitation, provided that the contract amount does not exceed ten percent of policyholders' surplus as shown in the latest A. M. Best's Key Rating Guide nor fifteen percent of policyholders' surplus as shown by surety's most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance. The Bond shall be signed by the surety's agent or attorney-in-fact.

A MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD

at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, April 6th, 2010 , at the Office of the Parish President, 58050 Meriam Street, Plaquemine, Louisiana 70765.

Attendance at this conference is required and bidders are advised that they will be required to state on the bid form that they have personally inspected and are familiar with the project site.

Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2163 for the classification of Highway, Street and Bridge Construction. Bidder is required to comply with provisions and requirements of LA R.S.38:2212 (A)(1)(c). No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of LA. R.S. 38:2214(C).

The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2214 (A) (B) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5), the provisions and requirements of this Section, those stated in the advertisement bids, and those required on the bid form shall not be considered as informalities and shall not be waived by any public entity.

When this project is financed either partially or entirely with State Bonds or federal funds, the award of this Contract is contingent upon the granting of lines of credit, the sale of bonds by the Bond Commission or the commitment of federal funds. The State shall incur no obligation to the Contractor until the Contract Between Owner and Contractor is fully executed.

J. Mitchell Ourso, Jr.

Iberville Parish President

3/18, 3/25, 4/1

PUBLIC NOTICE

THERE WILL BE A PUBLIC HEARING CONDUCTED ON

MONDAY, MARCH 15, 2010 AT 6:30 P.M. ON THE

FOLLOWING ESTABLISHMENT APPLYING FOR ITS BEER

AND/OR LIQUOR OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE FROM

THE TOWN OF WHITE CASTLE:

HILDA KENNY/DBA/HILDA CAFÉ & LOUNGE

32380 CHARIMONTE STREET

WHITE CASTLE, LA 70788

MAURICE A. BROWN, MAYOR

3/18, 3/25, 4/1

Public Notice

Advertisement for Laptops, Software, and Servers Bid

Sealed proposals will be received up to 10:30 a.m., Monday, April 12, 2010, at the Central Office of the Iberville Parish School Board, 58030 Plaquemine St., Plaquemine, Louisiana, 70764, for the purchase of laptops, software, and servers.

Bidders are required to submit proposals on a form prepared by the Iberville Parish School Board. This form and the instructions thereto, are available at the Central Office of the Iberville Parish School Board, 58030 Plaquemine Street, Plaquemine, Louisiana.

ALL PROPOSALS MUST BE SEALED AND MARKED “LAPTOPS, SOFTWARE, AND SERVERS BID”. PROPOSALS WILL BE PUBLICLY OPENED, READ ALOUD, AND TABULATED ON THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED ABOVE.

Iberville Parish School Board

Ruby H. Daigle, Purchasing Agent

03-25-10

04-01-10

04-08-10

PUBLIC NOTICE

A Budget Hearing will be held on April 15, 2010, at 6:00 P.M. at City Hall, Room 32, for interested citizens of the City of St. Gabriel. The purpose of the hearing is to review the proposed amendments of the operating budget for the year ending June 30, 2010. A summary of the operating budgets are as follows:

CITY OF ST. GABRIEL - SUMMARY OF 2010 OPERATING BUDGET

The proposed budget may be examined Monday through Thursday from 8:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. and Friday 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. at City Hall. Interested citizens will have the opportunity to give written or oral comment.

George Grace, Mayor

3/25, 4/1, 4/8/10

Notice of Public Meeting

City of St. Gabriel

On Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at 6:00 pm in the St. Gabriel City Hall Gymnasium, the Mayor and City Council will conduct a public meeting to hear the concerns of City of St. Gabriel residents on the proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance to permit a gaming establishment when operated as part of a truck stop in a portion of the C-2 zoning district.

Accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and non-English speaking individuals provided that a three (3) day notice is receive by the City Clerk. Citizens unable to attend this hearing may submit their views and comments until April 5th to the City Clerk at the address below or yolanda@stgabriel.us.

3/25, 4/1/10

NOTICE OF INTENT

PUBLIC MEETING

CITY OF ST GABRIEL

CDBG-LRA AFFORDABLE RENTAL PROGRAM

The City of St Gabriel will hold a public informational meeting in order to gather public input and provide program information to persons or organizations interested in the Affordable Rental Program being provided with HUD CDBG funding through the Louisiana Recovery Authority, Office of Community Development Disaster Recovery Unit. This program, which provides for limited grant funding in order to help create affordable rental units, is related to Hurricane Gustav/Ike federal appropriations of CDBG funds for Louisiana. Individual developers, non-profit organizations, public agencies, and individuals are invited to attend the meetings and to submit comments. The meeting will be at 6:00 pm, Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at the St. Gabriel City Hall Gymnasium located at 5035 Iberville Street, St. Gabriel, Louisiana.

The purpose of this meeting is to obtain public views on the rental housing needs of City of St. Gabriel and to discuss the program application process, eligibility standards, and deadlines for the LRA to receive application for funding.

Accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and non-English speaking individuals provided that a three (3) day notice is receive by the City. These citizens unable to attend this hearing may submit their views and comments until April 5th to Kendra Hendricks, Grant Administrator, City of St. Gabriel, P.O. Box 597, St. Gabriel, LA 70776

Yolanda L. Andrews-Mattaur/ City Clerk.

3/25, 4/1/10

CITY OF ST. GABRIEL

NOTICE OF INTENT

It is the intent of the Mayor and City Council for the City of St. Gabriel, Louisiana, to discuss and consider amending Section 14(e) of the City of St. Gabriel Zoning Ordinance by permitting a gaming establishment when operated as part of a truck stop in a portion of the C-2 Zoning District.

A Public Hearing will be held during the regular meeting of the Mayor and City Council to be held at 6:00 p.m. on April 15, 2010 at the St. Gabriel City Hall, Room 32, 5035 Iberville Street, St. Gabriel, Louisiana. Action on the oridinance will be taken following the Public Hearing.

George L. Grace, Sr.

Mayor

3/25, 4/1, 4/8

CITY OF ST. GABRIEL PUBLIC NOTICE

It is the intent of the Mayor and City Council for the City of St. Gabriel, Louisiana, to discuss and consider amending permitting a gaming establishment when operated as part of a truck stop in a portion of the C-2 Zoning District.

A Public Hearing will be held during the regular meeting of the Mayor and City Council to be held at 6:00 o'clock p.m. n April 15, 2010. Action on the ordinance will be taken following the Public Hearing.

George L. Grace, Mayor

3/25, 4/1, 4/8/10

NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY

FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON PROPOSED

SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN

THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

AND WICHITA RIVER OIL CORPORATION

The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality and Wichita River Oil Corporation, Agency Interest Number 155144; 155148; 155141; 155147; 155149, have entered into a proposed settlement agreement, Settlement Tracking No. SA-AE-10-0008, concerning the State's allegations of environmental violations by Respondent at its facility in Iberville Parish, Louisiana, which allegations are set forth in Notice of Potential Penalty, LDEQ Enforcement No. AE-PP-08-0074, AE-PP-08-0082, AE-PP-08-0099.

The Department of Environmental Quality will accept comments on the proposed settlement for the next forty-five (45) days, The public is invited and encouraged to submit written comments to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, Office of the Secretary, Legal Affairs Division, Post Office Box 4302, Baton Rouge Louisiana 70821-4302, Attention: Ted R. Broyles, II, Attorney. All comments will be considered by the Department of Environmental Quality in reaching a decision on whether to make the settlement final.

Terms and conditions of the proposed settlement agreement may be reviewed on the Department of Environmental Quality's website at www.deq.louisiana.gov, by selecting Divisions, Enforcement, and Settlement Agreements. The document may also be viewed at, and copies obtained from, the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, Public Records Center, Room 127, Galvez Building, 602 North Fifth Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802. To request a copy of the proposed settlement, submit a completed Public Record Request Form (DEQ Form FSD-0005-01). The form and instructions for completion may be found on the DEQ Website at the following address: http://www.deq.state.Ia.us/pubRecords/default.htm, or by calling the Public Records Center at (225) 219-3168.

Pursuant to La. R.S. 30:2050.7(D), the Department of Environmental Quality may hold a public hearing regarding this proposed settlement when either of the following conditions are met: 1) a written request for public hearing has been filed by twenty-five (25) persons, by a governmental subdivision or agency, or by an association having not less than twenty-five (25) members who reside in the parish in which the facility is located; or 2) the secretary finds a significant degree of public interest in this settlement.

For further information, you may call the Legal Affairs Division of the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality at (225) 219-3985

NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY

FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON PROPOSED

SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN

THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

AND TOTAL PETROCHEMICALS USA, INC.

The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality and Total Petrochemicals USA, Inc., Agency Interest Number 1607, have entered into a proposed settlement agreement, Settlement Tracking No. SA-AE-09-0058, concerning the State's allegations of environmental violations by Respondent at its facility in Iberville Parish, Louisiana, which allegations are set forth in Consolidated Compliance Order & Notice of Potential Penalty, Enforcement No. AE-CN-04-0263.

The Department of Environmental Quality will accept comments on the proposed settlement for the next forty-five (45) days. The public is invited and encouraged to submit written comments to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, Office of the Secretary, Legal Affairs Division, Post Office Box 4302, Baton Rouge Louisiana 70821-4302, Attention: Carolyn O. Bryant, Attorney. All comments will be considered by the Department of Environmental Quality in reaching a decision on whether to make the settlement final.

Terms and conditions of the proposed settlement agreement may be reviewed on the Department of Environmental Quality’s website at www.deq.louisiana.gov, by selecting Divisions, Enforcement, and Settlement Agreements. The document may also be viewed at, and copies obtained from, the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, Public Records Center, Room 127, Galvez Building, 602 North Fifth Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802. To request a copy of the proposed settlement, submit a completed Public Record Request Form (DEQ Form FSD-0005-01). The form and instructions for completion may be found on the DEQ Website at the following address: http://www.deq.state.la.us/pubRecords/default.htm, or by calling the Public Records Center at (225) 219-3168.

For further information, you may call the Legal Affairs Division of the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality at (225) 219-3985

4/1/10.

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ST. GABRIEL FIELD

10-455 and 10-456

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF LOUISIANA, OFFICE OF CONSERVATION, BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA.

In accordance with the laws of the State of Louisiana, and with particular reference to the provisions of Title 30 of Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, a public hearing will be held in the Hearing Room, 1st Floor, LaSalle Building, 617 North 3rd Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at 9:00 a.m. on TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 2010, upon the application of PEDERNALES PRODUCTION, LP.

At such hearing the Commissioner of Conservation will consider evidence relative to the issuance of Orders pertaining to the following matters relating to the Pontchartrain Sand, Unit 4 and 10,500’ Zone, Reservoir A, in the St. Gabriel Field, Iberville Parish, Louisiana.

1. To create a single drilling and production unit for the 10,500’ Zone, Reservoir A, designated as the 10500 RA SUA, which 10,500’ Zone unit as shown more particularly on the plat submitted with the application or alternatively, to consider evidence whether the previously existing Unit 4 for the Pontchartrain (T-2) Sand, created by Office of Conservation Order No. 43-D, effective October 22, 1952 and terminated by Supplement to Order No. 43-D, effective December 16, 2005 should be re-established.

2. To establish rules and regulations governing the exploration for and production of gas and condensate from the unit.

3. To designate a unit operator and unit well for the unit herein.

4. If necessary, to force pool and integrate all separately owned tracts, mineral leases and other property interests within the unit and provide for each tract sharing in unit production on a surface acreage basis of participation.

5. To consider such other matters as may be pertinent.

The Pontchartrain (T-2) Sand was created by Order No. 43-D, effective October 22, 1952 and terminated by Supplement to Order No. 43-D, effective December 16, 2005.

The 10,500’ Zone, Reservoir A is hereby defined as being that gas and condensate bearing zone encountered between the measured depths of 9,720’ and 11,470’ feet (electrical log measurements) in the Pedernales Production LP (Gravis, et al)-Pontchartrain Levee District No. 1 Well, located in Section 7, Township 9 South, Range 2 East.

A plat is available for inspection in the Office of Conservation in Baton Rouge and Lafayette, Louisiana.

http://dnr.louisiana.gov/conshearings

All parties having interest therein shall take notice thereof.

BY ORDER OF:

JAMES H. WELSH

COMMISSIONER OF CONSERVATION

Baton Rouge, LA 3/23/10;3/26/10 L lck

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE, PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CONSERVATION-ENGINEERING DIVISION AT P.O. BOX 94275, BATON ROUGE, LA 70804-9275 IN WRITING WITHIN TEN (10) WORKING DAYS OF THE HEARING DATE.

4/1/10

PUBLIC NOTICE

THE IBERVILLE PARISH COUNCIL, OFFICE OF SOCIAL SERVICES HAS BEEN AWARDED $17,031.00 TO SUPLEMENT EMERGENCY SERVICES IN THE AREA. THE SELECTION WAS MADE BY A NATIONAL BOARD THAT IS AND CONSISTS OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE AMERICAN RED CROSS, SALVAION ARMY, COUNCIL ON JEWISH FEDERATION, CATHOLIC CHARITIES, USA, NATIONAL COUNCIL ON CHURCHES, COUNCIL ON AGING, UNDER THE TERMS OF THE GANT, LOCAL GOVERNMENT OR PRIVATE VOLUNTAR ORGANIZATION CHOSEN TO RECEIVE MUST:

1. BE NON PROFIT

2. HAVE AN ACOUNTING SYSTEM

3. PRACTICE NON-

DISCRIMATION

4. HAVE DEMONSTATED THE CAPABILITY TO DELIVER

EMERGENCY FOOD AND/OR SHELTER PROGRAMS, MUST

HAVE A VOLUNTARY BOARD

QUALIFYING ORGANIZATIONS ARE URGED TO APPLY BY SENDING A ONE PAGE PROPOSAL TO EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER BOARD PROGRAM,

POST OFFICE BOX 66495, BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA.

APPROVED BY:

/S/ J. MITCHELL OURSO, JR.

PARISH PRESIDENT

/S/ RANDOLPH W. WARE, DIRECTOR

OFFICE OF SOCIAL SERVICES

4/1/10

CITY OF ST. GABRIEL

REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL

THURSDAY – FEBRUARY 18, 2010 – 6:00 P.M.

ST. GABRIEL CITY HALL COMPLEX - 5035 IBERVILLE STREET – ROOM 32

ST. GABRIEL, LOUISIANA

MEETING MINUTE

CALL TO ORDER

Meeting was called to order at approximately 6:00 pm noting that a quorum had been formed with four (4) of the five (5) council members present.

PRAYER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Mayor Grace gave the prayer and led the audience in the pledge of allegiance.

ROLL CALL

Present: Councilwoman Deborah R. Alexander

Councilwoman Flora J. Danielfield

Councilman Melvin Hasten, Sr.

Councilman Ralph Johnson, Sr.

Absent: Councilman Freddie C. Frazier, Sr. /Mayor Pro-tempore’

Presiding: George L. Grace, Sr. – Mayor

Recording: Yolanda L. Andrews-Mattaur, City Clerk

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING ON JANUARY 21, 2010

On a motion offered by Councilwoman Alexander and seconded by Councilman Hasten the minutes of the January 21, 2010 meeting was approved.

FINANCIAL REPORT – TAMMY B. PHILLIPS, FINANCE DIRECTOR

City Finance Director Tammy Phillips reported that the accounts payables were up to date and provided city council members with financial reports.

CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE GRANT ADMINISTRATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

On a motion offered by Councilman Johnson and seconded by Councilwoman Danielfield, the approval to adopt the Grant Administration Policies and Procedures for the City of St. Gabriel to be followed by all City of St. Gabriel employees and grant participants, as well as the policy and procedure being made available for public review.

CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF AN ORGANIZATIONAL CHART FOR THE ACCOUNTING RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE

Diane Allison, CPA with the firm of Faulk and Winkler, presented the organizational chart along with the duties and responsibilities of the city clerk’s office. Mayor Grace added the formalization of the chart and duties was a collaborative effort between City Clerk Yolanda L. Andrews-Mattaur and Tommy LeJeune, CPA with the firm of Faulk and Winkler. On a motion offered by Councilwoman Alexander and seconded by Councilman Johnson, the organizational chart and the duties and responsibilities for the city clerk’s office was approved.

DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF TIME CLOCK PROCEDURES

Mayor Grace explained that the city now uses PayChex to process payroll and Time and Labor Online to track attendance via a time clock. The Mayor further explained that the unique feature of the clock was that it requires the employee to use finger print to log in to work and to log out from work. At Mayor Grace requested that the council consider approving the new policy governing the procedures for the new system. On a motion offered by Councilwoman Alexander and seconded by Councilman Johnson, the approval of the time clock procedures is given.

CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO END THE REGULAR MEETING AND TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS LEGAL MATTERS

On a motion offered by Councilman Johnson and seconded by Councilwoman Danielfield, the approval to end the regular meeting and to go into executive session to discuss legal matters is given.

CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO END THE EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RETURN TO THE REGULAR MEETING

On a motion offered by Councilman Hasten and seconded by Councilwoman Alexander, the approval to end the executive session and return to the regular meeting is given.

City Attorney Phil Canova reports that the executive session was to discuss the sales tax litigation.

MAYOR’S REPORT:

PRESENTATION BY LANDFILL SOLUTIONS – TODD NEWBILL

Todd Newbill [Jim and Jane McNaughton] with Landfill Solutions discussed usage of a 65-acre tract

of land on Giegy Access Road to establish a landfill.

OHSEP/GUSTAV RELATED MATTERS

Mayor Grace discuss the allocation of $44 million of Gustav/Ike funds received by Iberville Parish to

assist parish municipalities with various projects. The Mayor reported that St. Gabriel receive $3.8

million dollars.

COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS

Councilwoman Alexander – No report or inquiry.

Councilwoman Danielfield – Thanked the City Maintenance Department and the St. Gabriel Police Department for participating in the Mardi Gras Parade activities.

Councilman Hasten – No report or inquiry.

Councilman Johnson – Inquired about a helicopter pad location.

PUBLIC FORUM - No request to speak during public forum.

ADJOURN

There being no further business of the Mayor and City Council, on a motion offered by Councilman Hasten and seconded by Councilman Johnson, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:13 pm.

__/s/_____________________ __/s/___________________

Yolanda L. Andrews-Mattaur George L. Grace, Sr.

City Clerk, City of St. Gabriel Mayor, City of St. Gabriel

4/1/10

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Iberville Parish Sheriff's Department will receive bids in the Office of the Director of the Civil Division, New Courthouse Building, 58050 Meriam Street, Plaquemine, Louisiana, until 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 19, 2010 for the following:

ONE (1) 2009 CHEVROLET EXPRESS PASSENGER VAN EXT. 3500

We will receive bids, open and tabulate them on the above stated date. Specifications are available upon request at the Office of the Director of the Civil Division, New Courthouse Building, 58050 Meriam Street in Plaquemine, Louisiana. Bids must be sealed and marked "BID FOR VAN".

The right is reserved to take under advisement, or reject any proposals, and to waive any informalities.

IBERVILLE PARISH SHERIFF DEPARTMENT

BRENT ALLAIN, SHERIFF

BY: DENISE J. JOHÑSON

DIRECTOR, CIVIL DIVISION

4/1, 4/15