Madison County has issued a Draft Request For Proposals (RFP) dated January 7, 2009 to request comments from companies that are interested in developing a facility in the County's Agriculture and Renewable Energy (ARE) Park that could utilize up to 438,000 therms per year of excess heat generated by a landfill gas to energy facility located in the Town of Lincoln at the county's landfill site on Buyea Road. Interested companies should request a copy of the Draft RFP from Kipp Hicks, Director, Madison County IDA, 3215 Seneca Turnpike, Canastota, New York 13032 (Phone: 315-697-9817; FAX: 315-697-8169; e-mail: [email protected]). A pre-proposal conference and site visit will be conducted at 10:00 AM on two different dates: February 24, 2009 and February 26, 2009 (pick one to attend and call the contact person listed below for more details). Comments on this Draft RFP must be submitted in writing by 3:00 PM on March 9, 2009, to the contact person listed below. A Final RFP is expected to be issued on April 3, 2009. Written proposals submitted in response to that Final RFP are expected to be required from interested companies by May 15, 2009. These dates may be changed in the Final RFP. A separate public notice will be issued for the Final RFP prior to its issuance.

Contact person: James A. Zecca, Director, Madison County Department of Solid Waste & Sanitation, P.O. Box 27, Wampsville, New York 13163, Phone: (315) 361-8408, Fax: (315) 361-1524, e-mail: [email protected]

The New York Power Authority is soliciting proposals from qualified administrative service agencies and/or financial organizations relating to trust service and/or administration of a deferred compensation plan for employees of the New York Power Authority meeting the requirements of Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code and Section 5 of the State Finance Law, including all rules and regulations issued pursuant thereto.

A copy of the proposal may be obtained from Ms. Joyce Boucher, New York Power Authority, 123 Main Street, White Plains, New York, 10601, (914) 681-6611, [email protected].

All proposals must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, March 2, 2009.

Pursuant to the Authority's Policy and Procedures concerning Public Forums on Rate Proposals, the Authority will conduct a Public Forum to obtain the views of interested persons on a proposed increase in its hydroelectric preference power rates. Details of the Forum are as follows:

Date: Thursday, March 19, 2009

Place: Power Authority's Albany Office

30 South Pearl Street, Albany, New York

Videoconference Room – 10th floor

Time: 11:00 a.m.

Interested parties may receive documentation concerning the proposed rate increase and the relevant resolutions of the Authority's Board of Trustees from the Corporate Secretary of the Authority at the address and phone number below. Individuals and organizations wishing to make statements at the Public Forum are encouraged to notify the Corporate Secretary of their intent to do so at least five days before the Forum and should provide the Authority at the Forum with two copies of any written statements concerning the proposal. All written statements will be made part of the record of the Forum whether or not presented orally in their entirety.

For further information about the rate increase proposal or the Forum, contact: Anne B. Cahill, Corporate Secretary, New York Power Authority, 123 Main Street, 15M, White Plains, New York 10601, Phone: (914) 390-8036, Fax: (914) 681-6949, e-mail: [email protected]

The New York State Department of State (DOS) is required by Federal regulations to provide timely public notice for the activities described below, which are subject to the consistency provisions of the Federal Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as amended.

The applicant has certified that the proposed activity complies with and will be conducted in a manner consistent with the approved New York State Coastal Management Program. The applicant's consistency certification and accompanying public information and data are available for inspection at the New York State Department of State offices located at One Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Avenue in Albany, New York.

In F-2008-0906, the Port Authority of NY & NJ is seeking approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to amend the Airport Layout Plan for the John F. Kennedy International Airport Facility, adjacent to Jamaica Bay, at Jamaica, Borough of Queens, Queens County. The proposed amendment involves the rehabilitation of Taxiway 'Y' from Taxiway 'J' to Taxiway 'E' and portions of intersection Taxiways 'F', 'G', 'H', and 'FB'. Rehabilitation of the Taxiways will include milling and overlay of Taxiway 'Y' for approximately 8,000 feet, removal and replacement of the taxiway centerline lighting fixtures, base cans, transformers and wiring, adjustment of all electrical manholes and other electrical devices in the work area, and replacement of existing taxiway storm drainage manholes.

The stated purpose of the proposal is to maintain the existing taxiway in a state of good repair and to accommodate the larger turning radii required for large aircraft, such as the Airbus A380 and Boeing 747-800, which the airlines will be using at the airport.

Any interested parties and/or agencies desiring to express their views concerning the above proposed activities may do so by filing their comments, in writing, no later than 4:30 p.m., 15 days from the date of publication of this notice, or, February 26, 2009.

Comments should be addressed to the Division of Coastal Resources and Waterfront Revitalization, New York State Department of State, One Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Avenue, Albany, New York 12231. Telephone (518) 474-6000; Fax (518) 473-2464.

This notice is promulgated in accordance with Title 15, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 930.

A meeting of the New York State Board of Real Estate Appraisal will be held on Thursday, February 26, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. at the Department of State, Alfred E. Smith State Office Bldg., 80 South Swan Street, 10th Floor Conference Room, Albany, NY, and 123 William Street, 19th Floor Conference Room, NYC, NY.

Should you wish to attend or require further information, please contact Debra Campana, Board Coordinator, at [email protected] or 518-473-6155. Please always consult the Department of State website (www.dos.state.ny.us/about/calendar.htm) on the day before the meeting to make sure the meeting has not been rescheduled.

Pursuant To Chapter 494 Of The Laws Of 1990 And Pursuant To Triborough Bridge And Tunnel Authority's (TBTA) Procurement Guide, You Are Hereby Invited To Become A Supplier To TBTA For Regularly Procured Requirements For Goods, Materials And Services. The Types Of Items Are Listed Below:

Triborough Bridge And Tunnel Authority

Automotive Products - Batteries And Accessories, Distilled Water, Bearings; V-Belts; Brake Fluid; Brackets, Caps, Chain, Chains Muffler Clamps, Coils, Caps, Condensers, Contact Set (Points), Files, Rotors, Controls, Plugs, Filters, Fittings, Fuses, Gaskets, Hoses, Lenses, Lamps, Lights, Flashers, Mirrors, Hangers, Plow Parts, Truck Parts, Spreader Parts, Sweeper Parts, Switches, Thermostats, Tires & Tubes, Wire, Alarms, Adhesives, Anti-Freeze, Cement, Wax, Testers, Oilers, Rust Inhibitor, Reflectors, Guards, Switches, Gasoline, Oil.

Anti-corrosive De-icer

Building Materials - Cement, Patching Compound; Creosote, Expansion Joint Filler, Glass; Roofing Materials.

Cleaning Supplies

Closed Circuit T.V.

Cameras And Accessories, Monitors, Audio Tapes, Video Tapes, Cable, Tape Recorders, Still Cameras; Film, Overhead Projectors, Slide Projectors, Screens.

Security Equipment: Amplifiers, Security Cameras and Accessories, Closed Circuit T.V. Connectors, Security Camera Enclosures and Housings, Photo Film, Switches, Generators, Camera Lenses, Power Supplies, Digital Video Tape, Transformers, Uninterruptible Power Supplies, Video Cassette Recorders, Digital Video Multiplexers.

Clothing & Equipment: Uniforms And Accessories, Overcoats, Work Clothes, Shoes, Boots And Rubbers, Revolvers, Ammunition, Cartridge Case, Gun Cleaners, Nameplate Badges, Nameplate Holders, Belts, Billy Club & Holders, Handcuffs, Handcuffs Pouches, Key Ring Holders, Nightstick & Holders, Summons & Memo Book Holders, Safety Vests; Whistles, Blankets, Collar brass insignia.

Electrical Supplies - Ground Adaptors, Ballasts, Batteries, Bells, Boxes, Bulbs, Bushing, Buzzers, Cabinets, Test Clips, Conduit, Connectors, Couplings, Cutouts, Fans, Lighting Fixtures, Flashers, Flashlights, Fuses, Gaskets, Heaters, Insulators, Lanterns, Lenses, Lights, Locknuts, Luminaries, Convenience Outlets.

Fire - Fighting Equipment -

Extinguishers And Accessories - Lead & Wire Seal, Hose, Horn & Nozzle Assemblies, Foam, Buckets, Reducer, Calcium Chloride, Sodium Bi-Carbonate.

First Aid & Safety Equipment -

Speed Bumps, First Aid Kits, Rubbing Alcohol, Adhesive Tape, Iodine, Mercurochrome, Peroxide, Merthiolate, Ammonia, Aspirin, Band Aids, Bandages, Compresses, Bicarbonate Of Soda, Boric Acid Ointment; Burn Treatment; Cotton; Eyewash; Petroleum Jelly; Ice Pack; Salt Tablets; Tweezers; Oxygen Kits; Goggles; Liners; Welding Lenses; Dust & Respirator Masks.

Furniture -

Desks; Chairs; Tables; File Cabinets

Hardware Such As Anchors, Bolts; Brads; Cans; Casters; Wire Rope Clips; Cloths; Crayons; Funnels; Grommets; Perforated Iron Hangers; Hasps; Hooks; Knobs; Links; Nails; Nuts; Shackles; Door Stops; Washers; Rope; Screws; Rakes.

Hardware Tools Such As Sander Belts; Blades; Chisels; Clamps; Cutters; Drills; Files; Hammers; Handles; Knives; Keys; Locks & Hardware; Padlocks; Pliers; Punches; Rasp; Rules; Saws; Screwdriver; Scribers; Shears; Shovels; Taps; Tool Bags; Torches & Refills; Trowels; Grinding Wheels;Wrenches; Garden Tools.

Heating Systems & Parts, Such As Controls; Pipe Covering; Flushometer Repair Parts; Tank Gauges; Heaters; Heating Tape; Tubing Radiator Valves; Fuel.

Lamps, Such As Large Incandescent, Fluorescent, Mercury, Sodium Vapor, Miniature Auto, Seal Beam, Telephone Switchboard.

Lubricants -

Graphite; Greases; Oils.

Traffic Delineators

Printed Forms -

Multi-Part Forms, Padded Forms, Single Sheets, Ncr Paper Form, Receipt Paper.

Receptacles; Reflectors, Traffic Signals, Starters, Switches, Electrical Tape, Terminals, Telephone Handset & Parts, Transformers And Wire.

Lumber, Such As Fir #1; Pine; Shelving; Tempered Masonite; Plywood.

Office Equipment -

Computers; Typewriters; Calculators; Check Protectors; Photo Copiers; Mail Machines; Word Processors, Telephones, Fax Machines, Beepers, Receipt Printers, Computer Digital Liner Tape.

Metals -

Brass; Steel Of Various Sizes, Shapes And Types; Supertanium Threaded Rods,

Sand; Corrugated Boxes; Traffic Cones, Crash Cushions, Traffic Barrels with Base.

Paints & Accessories -

Enamel; Lacquer; Anti-Corrosive; Exterior; Interior; Primer; Thinners & Cleaners; Compounds; Paint Removers.

Plumbing Supplies, Such As Bushing; Elbows; Flanges; Nipples; Plugs; Tees; Unions; Valves; Pipe Compound; Pipe; Washers.

Services -

Septic Tank Cleaning; Carpeting; Automotive Repairs; Painting; Flags, Flag Poles; Radioactive Waste Removal; Film-Developing, Chair & Furniture Rental; Air Conditioning, Heating Services; Armored Car Services; Film Rental, Office & Building Custodial Services, Supply & Repair Services; Uniform Cleaning Services; Clean Vents & Exhaust Fans; Advertising; Burglar Alarm Services; Printing; Radio Maintenance; Weather Warning Services.

Stationery - Shipping Bags; Rubber Bands; Ring Binders; Clip Boards; Index Cards; Cement; Chalk; Paper Clamp; Binder Clips; Envelopes; Erasers; File Folders; Labels; Paper; Pens; Pencils; Pocket-File; Rulers; Pencil Sharpeners; Shears; Date Stamps; Staple Removers; Index Tabs; Typewriter Supplies; Copier Supplies, Record Keeping Supplies, Storage/Filing Supplies, Electronic & Computer Supplies, Writing Instruments, Books.

Toll Equipment, Parts & Supplies, Such As Assemblies; Cam Contracts; Canisters; Circuit Boards; Coin Handling Bags; Ticket Punchers; Currency Straps; Counters; Plexiglass Collector Protectors; Recording Equipment; Ribbons; Relays; Resistors; Pressure Rollers; Solenoids; Springs; Time Recorder Units; Treadles; Tokens.

Welding Supplies

Flints; Lighters; Regulators; Rods - Welding,

Oxygen, Acetylene.

To Be Placed On TBTA's Suppliers (Bidder's) List, Please Advise The Authority In Writing Of Your Interest For Specific Items Or Categories Of Items And An Application Will Be Mailed To You. Send All Inquires to Victoria Warren, Bid Administration Manager, Contracts Division, Triborough Bridge And Tunnel Authority, 2 Broadway, 24th Floor, New York, NY 10004. State that you are communicating as a result of this State Register Publication.

For further information, contact: Victoria Warren, Bid Administration Manager, 2 Broadway, 24th Fl., New York, NY 10004, (646) 252-7092; e-mail: VWarrenmtabt.org

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 Ave., Albany, NY 12231, (518) 474-4073 to make appropriate arrangements.

2008-0610 Matter of Nancy Blandino 946 Cherry Lane, Franklin Square, NY 11010 for an appeal and or variances concerning safety requirements, including the requirement for a backflow prevention device.

Involved is the alteration of a detached one or two family dwelling, located at 946 Cherry Lane, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York.

2008-0641 Matter of Qual-Econ Leasing Co., Inc.c/o Michael Geiger, 14 Colonial Drive, Tonawanda, NY 14150 for a variance concerning underground fuel tanks to be allowed to remain in place.

Involved is existing underground fuel tanks in a one story automobile repair garage of non-combustible construction with approximate gross floor area of 1500 square feet, located at 5565 Millersport Hwy, Town of Amherst, County of Erie, State of New York.

2008-0642 Matter of Cannon Design c/o Eric Gottorff 2170 Whitehaven Road, Grand Island, NY 14072 for a variance concerning a building area limitations of the Code.

Involved is additions to an existing three story non-combustible building of business occupancy with approximate gross floor area of 124310 square feet, known as Buffalo State College, located at 1300 Elmwood Ave, City of Buffalo, County of Erie, State of New York.

2008-0660 Matter of Marie Castaldo 53 Gettsburg Drive, Port Jefferson, NY 11776 for an appeal and or variances concerning fire-safety requirements, including the requirement for an emergency escape and rescue opening.

Involved is the alteration of a townhouse dwelling unit, located at 53 Gettysburg Drive, Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk, State of New York.

2009-0020 Matter of Paul McDuffie 4104 Gildo Beach, Gildo Beach, NY 11702 for an appeal and or variances concerning fire and flood-safety requirements, including the need to have a minimum 2 foot freeboard above the design flood elevation.

Involved is a new detached one or two family dwelling, located at 4 Cottage Walk, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk, State of New York.

2009-0022 Matter of: Silvia Romero, TAOS Investments, Simi Vally, CA 93065 for a variance concerning third layer of roofing installation.

Involved is the installation of a third layer of roof over a two story, wood frame, one family dwelling, located at 204 Wyoming Avenue, City of Buffalo, County of Erie, State of New York.

2009-0025 Matter of Gina Byrd 9 Baker Road, Mastic Beach, NY 11751for an appeal and or variances concerning fire-safety requirements, including the need for a minimum ceiling height of 6 feet 8 inches in habitable basement space.

Involved is the alteration of an existing, detached one or two family dwelling, located at 9 Baker Road, Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk, State of New York.

Pursuant to Section 9-0505 of the Environmental Conservation Law, the Department of Environmental Conservation hereby gives Public Notice for the following:

Sealed bids for 367.1 MBF more or less of sawtimber, 170 cords more or less of pulpwood firewood, located on Cayuga Reforestation Area No. 2, Stand(s) C-58, 59.1 and 59.3, will be accepted at the Department of Environmental Conservation, Contract Unit, 625 Broadway, 10th Fl., Albany, NY 12233-5027 until 11:00 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009.

For further information, contact: Mark Zubal, Forester 1, Department of Environmental Conservation, Division of Lands and Forests, Region 7, 1285 Fisher Ave., Cortland, NY 13045-1090, (607) 753-3095

Pursuant to Section 9-0505 of the Environmental Conservation Law, the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation hereby gives Public Notice for the following:

Sealed bids for 21.2 MBF more or less of white ash, 11.4 MBF more or less of hard maple, 5.7 MBF more or less of black cherry, 0.2 MBF more or less of red maple, 0.4 MBF more or less of basswood, 3.2 MBF more or less of Norway spruce and 18 cords more or less of hardwood firewood. Live trees with less than 40% live crown - 0.9 MBF more or less of hard maple, 1.2 MBF more or less of black cherry and 0.2 MBF more or less of white ash, located on Chenango Reforestation Area No. 18; Stand A-48, will be accepted at the Department of Environmental Conservation, Contract Unit, 625 Broadway, 10th Fl., Albany, NY 12233-5027 until 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009.

For further information, contact: Robert Slavicek, Supervising Forester, Department of Environmental Conservation, Division of Lands and Forests, Region 7, 2715 State Hwy. 80, Sherburne, NY 13460-4507, (607) 674-4036

Pursuant to Section(s) 11-2101 and 11-2305 of the Environmental Conservation Law, the Department of Environmental Conservation hereby gives Public Notice of the following:

Sealed bids for red oak, 664 trees, 107 MBF more or less; white oak, 188 trees, 26 MBF more or less; dead oak, 132 trees, 23 MBF more or less; scarlet oak, 160 trees, 22 MBF more or less; black oak, 165 trees, 20 MBF more or less; shagbark hickory, 34 trees, 8 MBF more or less; red maple, 104 trees, 7 MBF more or less; aspen, 17 trees, 3 MBF more or less; firewood, 1,678 trees, 563 tons more or less located on Erwin Wildlife Management Area; Stands A-18 and A-19, will be accepted at the Department of Environmental Conservation, Contract Unit, 625 Broadway, 10th Fl., Albany, NY 12233-5027 until 11:00 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009.

For further information, contact: Mark Keister, Senior Forester, Department of Environmental Conservation, Division of Lands and Forests, Region 8, 7291 Coon Rd., Bath, NY 14810-9728, (607) 776-2165

Pursuant to Section 9-0505 of the Environmental Conservation Law, the Department of Environmental Conservation hereby gives Public Notice for the following:

Sealed bids for 15 cords, more or less, of red pine pulpwood; 159.2 MBF, more or less of red pine sawtimber, and 6 cords more or less of misc. hardwood firewood located on Otsego Reforestation Area No. 1, Stand B-23, will be accepted at the Department of Environmental Conservation, Bureau of Procurement & Expenditure Services, 625 Broadway, 10th Fl., Albany, NY 12233-5027 until 11:00 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009.

For further information, contact: Paul Wenner, Senior Forester, Department of Environmental Conservation, Division of Lands and Forests, Region 4, 65561 State Hwy. 10, Suite 1, Stamford, NY 12167-9503, (607) 652-7365