In the Matter of Considering the Continuation of the New York State Apple Research and Development Program Pursuant to Article 25 of the Agriculture and Markets Law and 1 NYCRR Section 204.12

PRELIMINARY STATEMENT

Section 204.12 of Title One of the Official Compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of New York (1 NYCRR), relating to the New York State Apple Research and Development Program (Program), provides that once during each six-year period the Program is in effect, the Commissioner shall conduct a referendum of eligible New York State apple growers to determine whether they approve the continuation of the Program. Continuation of the Program is subject to the approval of not less than 50 percent of such growers voting in the referendum. Upon such approval, a new six-year period begins as of the first of April of the year following the date on which approval of continuation of the Program is certified.

FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS

Pursuant to a Notice of Referendum dated March 12, 2008, a referendum of eligible New York State apple growers was conducted through April 21, 2008 to determine whether such growers approve continuation of the Program. The results of the referendum have been duly recorded and verified as follows:

Total eligible ballots counted and verified: 199

In addition, 8 ballots were declared ineligible, as follows:

Pursuant to Section 30-a of the Public Lands Law, the Office of General Services hereby gives notice to the following:

Notice is hereby given that the New York State Office of Children & Family Services has declared that 8.052 +/− acres of vacant land, located off of County Highway 107 in the Town of Johnstown, County of Fulton, is no longer useful for State program purposes and has been declared abandoned to the Commissioner of General Services for sale or other disposition as unappropriated State land. This abandonment was approved May 8, 2008.

For further information, contact: Robert M. Van Deloo, Office of General Services, Bureau of Land Management, 26^th Fl., Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12242, (518) 474-2195, fax: (518) 474-0011

To administer federal funds for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnerships (HOME), Emergency Shelter Grants (ESGP) and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) programs, New York State must prepare an Annual Action Plan (AAP). The State's next AAP will describe the anticipated use of federal CDBG, HOME, ESGP

and HOPWA funds in 2009 to address affordable housing and community development needs identified in its Consolidated Plan for 2006-2010, as well as describe the State's methods for distributing these funds to local grantees.

Individuals and organizations are encouraged to participate in the development of the 2009 Annual Action Plan by submitting written comments to: DHCR, Attention: Brian McCarthy, 38-40 State St., Albany, NY 12207, or [email protected]. Written comments must be received by June 10, 2008. For additional information please call 1-866-ASK-DHCR (275-3427).

Pursuant to 19 NYCRR 1205, the petitions below have been received by the Department of State for action by the Uniform Code Regional Boards of Review. Unless otherwise indicated, they involve requests for relief from provisions of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code. Persons wishing to review any petitions, provide comments, or receive actual notices of any subsequent proceeding may contact Steven Rocklin, Codes Division, Department of State, One Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12231, (518) 474-4073 to make appropriate arrangements.

2008-0290 Matter of Rick Westcott, Westcott Architects, 63 Adams Street, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, for a variance concerning fire safety requirements, including the installation of an automatic sprinkler system in a one-family dwelling.

Involved is an addition and alterations to an existing building, located at 21 Bedford Road, Town of Bedford, County of Westchester, State of New York.

2008-0293 Matter of Donna M. Romeo, 38 Cottage Lane, North Salem, NY 10560, for an appeal of the code enforcement official's determination concerning the applicability of the Residential Code of New York State to work being performed in a one-family dwelling.

Involved is an addition and renovations to an existing building, located at 40 Cottage Lane, Town of North Salem, County of Westchester, State of New York.

2008-0294 Matter of Erik Kaeyer, Kaeyer, Garment & Davidson Architects, 285 Main Street, Mt. Kisco, NY 10599, for a variance concerning fire safety requirements, including the installation of an automatic sprinkler system and toilet facilities in a building to be used as a temporary dining facility.

Involved is the construction of a new building, located at Trinity-Pawling School, 700 Route 22, Village of Pawling, County of Dutchess, State of New York.

2008-0295 Matter of Dane A. Suchoza, DAS Architecture, Inc., 101 West Worthington Avenue, Suite 202, Charlotte, NC 28203, for a variance concerning fire safety requirements, including the fire resistance rating of shafts and structural elements in a new Hotel (Group R-1 occupancy).

Involved is the construction of a new building known as the Hampton Inn and Suites, located at 2361 South Road, Town of Poughkeepsie, County of Dutchess, State of New York.

2008-0300 Matter of George Pundt, P.O. Box 38, Skaneateles Falls, NY 13153, for a variance concerning building safety requirements, including relief from requirements to remove existing roof layers prior to re-roofing.

Involved is the re-roofing of a one-family dwelling, located at 26 Ellicott Avenue, City of Batavia, County of Genesee, State of New York.