Pursuant to CIPA, the OCFS DJJOY hereby gives notice of the following:

ANNUAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING CONCERNING INTERNET SAFETY IN OCFS JUVENILE JUSTICE FACILITIES:

OCFS will be holding a meeting to consider comments about its computer use procedures, Internet safety guidelines and technology protection measures for youth in its custody in juvenile justice facilities. The meeting will be on October 09, 2009, 3:00 p.m. at Room 265 West Bldg., 52 Washington St., Rensselaer, NY. Comments may be made at the meeting, or may be submitted in advance to be discussed at the meeting. Written comments should be sent to Jeff Evans, New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth, 52 Washington St., Rensselaer, NY 12144-2796. E-mailed comments should be sent to [email protected].

For further information, contact: Jeff Evans at the above address and e-mail.

PURSUANT to the Open Meetings Law, the New York State Civil Service Commission hereby gives public notice of the following:

Please take notice that the regular monthly meeting of the State Civil Service Commission for October 2009 will be conducted on October 21 and October 22 commencing at 10:00 a.m. This meeting will be conducted at New York Network, Suite 146, South Concourse, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY. Directions and parking information available at (www.nyn.suny.edu).

For further information, contact: Office of Commission Operations, Department of Civil Service, Alfred E. Smith State Office Bldg., Albany, NY 12239, (518) 473-6598

Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program Revised Substantial Amendment to New York State 2008 Action Plan Public Comment Period Announcement

On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, which includes $1.5 billion for a Homelessness Prevention Fund to be used to assist homeless families or families that are at-risk of homelessness. Funding for this program, called the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP), is being allocated based on the formula used for the Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG) Program. In order to receive these funds, eligible grantees submitted a substantial amendment to their Consolidated Plan 2008 Action Plan by May 18, 2009. The allocation under the HPRP for the New York State Program was approximately $25.5 million and funds are being administered by the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA).

OTDA received notification that an additional $1,423,947 will be awarded as a result of entitlement area funds reverting to the State, requiring a revision to the HPRP substantial amendment to the Consolidated Plan 2008 Action Plan filed on May 18, 2009.

OTDA has selected the single source methodology to award the additional funds to agencies that can undertake eligible activities in the originally targeted areas with identifiable needs. Eligible uses for HPRP assistance include: short- and medium-term rental assistance; security deposits; utility payments; rent/utility arrears assistance; moving cost assistance; motel and hotel vouchers; housing-related case management; outreach and engagement; housing search and payment; legal services for eviction prevention for renters; and credit repair.

In accordance with HUD guidelines, the revised HPRP substantial amendment to the 2008 Action Plan for the New York State Program must be published for no less than 12 calendar days for public comment before being submitted to HUD. *** PLEASE NOTE: Only the changed portions of the document, as indicated by yellow highlighting, are subject to public comment. ***

This 12-day public comment period will begin on Friday, October 16, 2009 and extend through close of business on Tuesday, October 27, 2009. Beginning on October 16, 2009, the revised HPRP substantial amendment to the New York State 2008 Action Plan may be viewed on and downloaded from the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) website at www.nysdhcr.gov. In addition, copies can be requested by e-mail ([email protected]) or by calling 1-866-ASK-DHCR (275-3427).

Comments should be mailed to: DHCR, Attention: Brian McCarthy, 38-40 State St., Albany, NY 12207 or e-mailed to [email protected]. Comments must be received by close of business Tuesday, October 27, 2009.

The Town of Ithaca, NY is soliciting proposals from administrative service agencies relating to trust service, administration and/or funding of a Deferred Compensation Plan for the employees of the Town of Ithaca. They must meet requirements of sectioin 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 questionnaire may be obtained from: Judith C. Drake, Human Resources Manager, Town of Ithaca, 215 N. Tioga St., Ithaca, NY 14850, (607) 273-1721

All proposals must be received no later than 30 days from the date of publication in the New York State Register.

Pursuant to Executive Order No. 25, the New York State Department of State invites comments from regulated entities and interested parties to identify existing regulations that impose unnecessary, burdensome or excessive costs, paperwork, reporting or other requirements.

Comments are sought that describe and quantify the burden and suggest appropriate remedies that the agency may undertake to eliminate or amend regulations that are unnecessary, unbalanced, unwise, duplicative or unduly burdensome.

Any comments must be received on or before December 7, 2009 and may be submitted in writing to David Treacy, Esq., Department of State, Office of General Counsel, One Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Ave., Suite 1120, Albany, NY 12231 or electronically at [email protected] and to the Governor’s Office of Regulatory Reform at [email protected].

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 241.5 MBF more or less and 42 cords more or less of red pine timber, located on Allegany Reforestation Area No. 13, Jersey Hill S.F., Stand 55, 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, Oct. 22, 2009.

For further information, contact: David Zlomek, Senior Forester, Department of Environmental Conservation, Division of Lands and Forests, Region 9, 5425 County Rte. 48, Belmont, NY 14813-9758, (585) 268-5392