Pursuant to Agriculture and Markets Law § 284-a, Notice is hereby given that the Department of Agriculture and Markets has designated the "Hudson-Berkshire Cuisine Trail," promoted as the Hudson-Berkshire Beverage Trail, described as:

Beginning at the intersections of New York State (NYS Route) 9H and NYS 66, northeasterly on NYS 66 toward the Hamlet of Ghent (approximately 7.2 miles); slight left on NYS 66 north, toward the Village of Chatham (approximately 2.4 miles); southerly on Kinderhook Street that becomes Pond Hill Road to NYS 203 (approximately 2.6 miles); northwesterly on NYS 203 to Novak Road (approximately 6.0 miles); south on Novak Road (approximately 1.4 miles); west on McCagg Road toward NYS 9H (approximately 0.1 mile); north on NYS 9H towards US 9 (approximately 0.7 mile); north on US 9 (approximately 3.1 miles); northwesterly on Schodack Landing Road (approximately 0.5 mile); north on S. Schodack Road (approximately 0.6 mile); continue on S. Schodack Road (approximately 3.4 miles); northwesterly on Maple Hill Road (approximately 0.3 mile); northeasterly on Simons Road (approximately 0.7 mile); stay straight onto Brookview Station Road (approximately 0.6 mile); ending at the intersection of Brookview Station Road and S. Old Post Road (approximately 1.4 miles), for an overall trail length of approximately 31.0 miles.

For further information, please contact: Ron Mead, Agricultural Protection and Development Services, Department of Agriculture and Markets, 10B Airline Dr., Albany, NY 12235, (518) 457-2713, (518) 457-2716 (fax)

Pursuant to Agriculture and Markets Law § 284-a, Notice is hereby given that the Department of Agriculture and Markets has designated the "Hudson Valley Apple Trail" described as:

Beginning at the intersection of Interstate 87 (Exit 18) and NYS Route 299; westerly on NYS Route 299 to NY Route 32 south to Jansen Road. Westerly on Jansen Road to south on NY Route 208 to US Route 44/NY Route 55 east (approximately 8 miles). Continuing east on US44/NY55 to Pancake Hollow Road north (approximately 10.3 miles). Continuing on Pancake Hollow Road to NYS 299 east; ending at the intersection of NYS 299 east and Interstate 87 (Exit 18) (approximately 8 miles), for an overall trail length of approximately 26.3 miles.

For further information, please contact: Ron Mead, Agricultural Protection and Development Services, Department of Agriculture and Markets, 10B Airline Dr., Albany, NY 12235, (518) 457-2713, (518) 457-2716 (fax)

Pursuant to Agriculture and Markets Law § 284-a, Notice is hereby given that the Department of Agriculture and Markets has designated the "Warwick Valley Apple Trail" described as:

Beginning at the intersections of New York State Route 17 (NY17) and Patterson Hill Road; north on NY17 (approximately 2.0 mi.); slight left on 17A west (approximately 12.6 mi.); westerly on Ball Road (approximately 0.8 mi.); north on South Street Extension (approximately 0.6 miles); west on NY17A (approximately 0.3 mi.); south on NY94 (approximately 2.7 mi.); north on Sanfordville Road (approximately 1.5 mi.); northwesterly on County Route (CR) 1A/CR 1 (approximately 2.6 mi.); north on Little York Road (approximately 1.4 mile); returning southerly on Little York Road toward CR1 (approximately 1.4 mi.); south on CR 1 (approximately 1.9 mi.); northeasterly on Pine Island Turnpike/CR41 (approximately 0.3 mile); easterly on Pine Island Turnpike/ CR1B (approximately 0.8 mi.); north on Jessup Road (approximately 1.3 mi.); south on Distillery Road toward Pine Island Turnpike (approximately 1.5 mi.); southeasterly on Pine Island Turnpike (approximately 1.5 mi.); south on Maple Avenue/NY17A/NY94 (approximately 0.1 mi.); northwesterly on CR13/Colonial Avenue (approximately 3.0 mi.); northerly on Four Corners Road (approximately 1.0 mi); ending at the intersection of Four Corners Road and E. Ridge Road (approximately 1.5 miles); for an overall trail length of approximately 37.8 miles.

For further information, please contact: Ron Mead, Agricultural Protection and Development Services, Department of Agriculture and Markets, 10B Airline Dr., Albany, NY 12235, (518) 457-2713, (518) 457-2716 (fax)

Pursuant to Public Officers Law Section 104, the Division of Criminal Justice Services gives notice of a meeting of the Committee for the Coordination of Police Services to Elderly Persons:

Identification and sign-in are required at this location. For further information, or if you need a reasonable accomodation to attend this meeting, contact: Frank Wade, Office of Public Safety, Division of Criminal Justice Services, Four Tower Place, 4th Fl., Albany, NY 12203, (518) 485-1415

Pursuant to Public Officers Law Section 104, the Division of Criminal Justice Services gives notice of a meeting of the New York State Juvenile Justice Advisory Group:

For further information, contact: Carolyn C. DeLuise, Secretary to Jacquelyn Greene, Esq., Juvenile Justice Policy and Program Unit, Division of Criminal Justice Services, Four Tower Place, 3rd Fl., Albany, NY 12203, (518) 485-9609, Fax: (518) 485-0909, email: [email protected]

Pursuant to Public Officers Law Section 104, the Division of Criminal Justice Services gives notice of a meeting of the Law Enforcement Agency Accreditation Council:

Identification and sign-in are required at this location. For further information, or if you need a reasonable accomodation to attend this meeting, contact: Henry Boland, Office of Public Safety, Division of Criminal Justice Services, Four Tower Place, 4th Fl., Albany, NY 12203, (518) 485-7641

Pursuant to Public Officers Law Section 104, the Division of Criminal Justice Services gives notice of a meeting of the Municipal Police Training Council:

Identification and sign-in are required at this location. For further information, or if you need a reasonable accomodation to attend this meeting, contact: Susan Hotaling, Office of Public Safety, Division of Criminal Justice Services, Four Tower Place, 4th Fl., Albany, NY 12203-3702, (518) 485-7620

Pursuant to 42 CFR 447.205, the New York State Office of Mental Health and the New York State Department of Health hereby give public notice of the following:

The State proposes to amend the Title XIX Medicaid State Plan for the provision of mental health clinic services. Effective October 1, 2010, the New York State Office of Mental Health will commence transitioning the basis for reimbursement of clinic services from a methodology based upon regionally-based fees per visit to regionally-based fees using outpatient procedures that are grouped for payment purposes under Ambulatory Patient Groups (APGs), which are based upon the intensity of the service and the medical procedures performed. For non-hospital based clinics, the transition to the new system will be accomplished over a four-year period. Providers will be reimbursed using a fee of which 75% is comprised of the existing Medicaid fee-for-service reimbursement and 25% APG-based in year one; in year two, 50% of the fee will be based upon the current reimbursement and 50% APG-based. In year three, 25% of the fee will be based upon the current reimbursement and 75% the APG-based fee. In year four and subsequent years, the fee will be entirely APG-based. Hospital-based mental health clinics will join the APG transition schedule which is now in its second year and immediately receive payments based on 50% of their current reimbursement and 50% APG-based. They will proceed through year three beginning January 2011, and beginning January 2012, their fees will be entirely APG-based.

The proposed amendment to the State Plan will not result in a change in aggregate Medicaid expenditures.

Copies of the proposed state plan amendment will be on file in each local (county) social services district and are available for public review. For the New York City district, copies are available at the following locations:

New York County 250 Church Street New York, New York 10018

Queens County, Queens Center 3220 Northern Boulevard Long Island City, New York 11101

Kings County, Fulton Center 114 Willoughby Street Brooklyn, New York 11201

Bronx County, Tremont Center 1916 Monterey Avenue Bronx, New York 10457

Richmond County, Richmond Center 95 Central Avenue, St. George Staten Island, New York 10301

The public is invited to review and comment on this proposed state plan amendment.

For further information or to review or comment on this proposed state plan amendment, please contact or write to: Jay Zucker, Office of Mental Health, 44 Holland Ave., Albany, NY 12229, (518) 474-1331, fax (518) 473-7863, e-mail: [email protected]; fax

Pursuant to Executive Order No. 25, the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) invites comments from regulated entities and interested parties to identify existing regulations that impose unnecessary, burdensome or excessive costs, paperwork, reporting or other requirements. HESC's regulations are contained in Chapter XX of Title 8 of the Official Compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of New York (8 NYCRR), which may be accessed on the website of the New York State Department of State at the following link: http://www.dos.state.ny.us/info/nycrr.html

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

Any comments must be received on or before October 25, 2010 and may be submitted in writing to: George M. Kazanjian, Esq., NYHESC, 99 Washington Ave., Rm. 1350, Office of Counsel, Albany, NY 12255 and electronically to Gaurav Vasisht at [email protected] and to the Governor's Office of Regulatory Reform at [email protected]

Pursuant to 42 CFR 447.205, the NYS Office For People With Developmental Disabilities and NYS Department of Health hereby give notice of the following:

Effective October 1, 2010 OWPDD will be revising its regulations to implement Health Care Adjustment (HCA) VI applicable to Medicaid payments for Residential Habilitation, Day Habilitation, Supported Employment, Prevocational Services, Respite, Community Residential Habilitation, Article 16 Clinics, ICF/DDs, Day Treatment, Plan of Care Support Services and Family Education and Training. The proposed amendments will increase reimbursement to providers of the referenced programs and services so as to enable them to sustain or enhance employee health care related benefits and/or to help their employees defray the ever increasing costs of health care.

The adjustments will be calculated as a percentage applied to the allowable operating costs of the specific program or service as reflected in the prices, rates or fees. OPWDD has determined a benchmark of health care coverage and has identified provider agencies that meet or exceed the benchmark criteria. In recognition of health care costs being incurred and to serve as a model toward which all providers should strive, providers which offer coverage at or above the benchmark will receive for each adjustment either a 3.0 percent increase to their allowable operating costs in the rates and prices of trended programs or a 1.0 percent increase to their allowable operating costs in the rates and prices of all covered programs. Providers not in this category may apply to OPWDD to receive funding equivalent to 1.0 percent of their allowable operating costs in the rates and prices of covered programs. The application must specify the intended use of the funds from among the required and approved uses. Approved applicants shall be required to use these funds to offset health care premium increases. Remaining funds shall be used to establish health care related benefits or to reduce employee out-of-pocket health care related expenses. Approved applicants must also assure board authorization and agree to maintain records to substantiate distribution of these funds consistent with their applications. Funds are subject to audit to assure compliance with these regulations.

Health Care Adjustment VI contains catch-up provisions to fund providers as though HCA VI had been implemented on April 1, 2010.

The implementation of HCA VI will result in an annual aggregate increase of approximately $28.1 million in reimbursements to affected providers of developmental disabilities services. This approximate $28.1 million cost in Medicaid will be evenly shared by the State (approximately $14 million) and the federal (approximately $14 million) governments.

Copies of the proposed changes are on file in each local (county) social services district and are available for public review. For the New York City district, copies are available at the following locations:

New York County 250 Church Street New York, New York 10018

Queens County, Queens Center 3220 Northern Boulevard Long Island City, New York 11101

Kings County, Fulton Center 114 Willoughby Street Brooklyn, New York 11201

Bronx County, Tremont Center 1910 Monterey Avenue Bronx, New York 10457

Richmond County, Richmond Center 95 Central Avenue, St. George Staten Island, New York 10301

Any written comments and inquiries for further information may be addressed to: Barbara Brundage, Regulatory Affairs Unit, Office of Counsel, Office For People With Developmental Disabilities, 44 Holland Ave., Albany, NY 12229, (518) 474-1830, e-mail: [email protected]

Pursuant to 42 CFR 447.205, the NYS Office For People With Developmental Disabilities and NYS Department of Health hereby give notice of the following:

OPWDD proposes to change its methods and standards for setting Medicaid prices for residential habilitation services in supervised Individualized Residential Alternatives (IRAs) and supervised Community Residences (CRs). The change will implement an efficiency adjustment to the IRA price effective October 1, 2010.

The efficiency adjustment will have three components. The first component of this adjustment is an 18 percent reduction applied to Non Personal Services (NPS) operating costs contained in the supervised IRA price for providers ranked at or above the 15th percentile. The second component of the adjustment is a 5 percent reduction applied to Total Program Administration and Total Agency Administration operating costs contained in the supervised IRA price for providers at or above the 15th percentile. The third component of this adjustment is a residual adjustment that confines the aggregate effect of this efficiency adjustment and an offset factor of $44 per unit of service to a range between a minimum of 1.5 percent and a maximum of 3.5 percent of the total supervised IRA price. The offset factor is put in place to avoid duplication of funding and reduces State funding in recognition of other revenues received by providers.

The efficiency adjustment is expected to result in a $50 million decrease in annual aggregate Medicaid expenditures for supervised residential habilitation services.

This measure is designed to encourage providers to seek efficiencies in their operations. Because of budgetary uncertainty, many providers had not incorporated any trend increases into their fiscal planning. OPWDD expects that the additional funding attributable to the trend factors which providers only realized after February 1, 2010 may have bolstered their fiscal positions sufficiently for them to absorb the efficiency adjustment without detriment.

Copies of the proposed changes are on file in each local (county) social services district and are available for public review. For the New York City district, copies are available at the following locations:

New York County 250 Church Street New York, New York 10018

Queens County, Queens Center 3220 Northern Boulevard Long Island City, New York 11101

Kings County, Fulton Center 114 Willoughby Street Brooklyn, New York 11201

Bronx County, Tremont Center 1910 Monterey Avenue Bronx, New York 10457

Richmond County, Richmond Center 95 Central Avenue, St. George Staten Island, New York 10301

Any written comments and inquiries for further information may be addressed to: Barbara Brundage, Regulatory Affairs Unit, Office of Counsel, Office For People With Developmental Disabilities, 44 Holland Ave., Albany, NY 12229, (518) 474-1830, 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.

In F-2010-0586, Aquifer Drilling and Testing, Inc. is proposing to drill eight marine borings for exploratory purposes in Haverstraw Bay on underwater lands owned by U.S. Gypsum and the State of New York in the Town of Haverstraw, Rockland County, New York. The borings are being installed to collect subsurface information for the design of a water intake line. Approximately eight borings will be drilled via a drill rig mounted on a barge. The four inch boreholes will extend approximately 100' below the mudline into the Hudson River bottom. Boreholes will be grouted in-place via tremie pipe with cement-bentonite grout as the drill casing is removed from the borehole. The proposed activity will result in a total of approximately 3 cubic yards of fill. The area where the proposed borings will be drilled is within the State-designated Haverstraw Bay Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat.

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.

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., 30 days from the date of publication of this notice, or, Friday, September 24, 2010.

Comments should be addressed to: Department of State, Office of Coastal, Local Government and Community Sustainability, One Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Ave., Suite 1010, Albany, NY 12231, (518) 474-6000, Fax (518) 473-2464

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

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 United States Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard has determined that the proposed activity complies with and will be conducted in a manner consistent to the maximum extent practicable with the approved New York State Coastal Management Program. The consistency determination and accompanying public information and data is 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-2010-0676 DA, the U.S. Coast Guard, is proposing to perform maintenance dredging of the boat basin moorings at the USCG Station Rochester boat basin, located at 5500 St. Paul Boulevard, and at the USCG Auxiliary Moorings Rochester, located at 520 River Street, within the Genesee River, City of Rochester, County of Monroe. The proposal involves the maintenance dredging of the mooring areas to the following dimensions:

• Mechanically dredge approximately 3,000 cubic yards (cy) of material from an approximately 40,600 square foot area of the USCG Station Rochester boat basin to a depth of 7 to 8 feet. This area is comprised of a 325' x 120' area immediately adjacent to the bulkhead, and a 20' x 80 boat slip.

• Mechanically dredge approximately 800 cy of material from an approximately 3960 square foot area of the USCG Auxiliary Moorings boat basin to a depth of 7 to 8 feet. This area is comprised of a 132' x 30' area immediately adjacent to the bulkhead.

The proposal as described, will remove up to 3800 cubic yards of material from within the USCG mooring areas. All material is proposed to be placed at the Lake Ontario open-water disposal site located approximately 1.5 miles northeast of the East Pier Light at Rochester Harbor.

The stated purpose of this proposal is to provide better access to the refueling areas and to correct difficulties in docking and launching boats due to insufficient depths. The riverbed is not currently at sufficient depth for the USCG search and rescue boats utilized by the USCG Rochester for maritime safety.

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, September 9, 2010.

Comments should be addressed to: Department of State, Office of Coastal, Local Government and Community Sustainability, One Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Ave., Suite 1010, Albany, NY 12231, (518) 474-6000, Fax (518) 473-2464

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

AGENCY: Susquehanna River Basin Commission.

ACTION: Notice of Approved Projects.

SUMMARY: This notice lists the projects approved by rule by the Susquehanna River Basin Commission during the period set forth in "DATES."

DATE: June 1, 2010, through June 30, 2010.

ADDRESS: Susquehanna River Basin Commission, 1721 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17102-2391.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Richard A. Cairo, General Counsel, telephone: (717) 238-0423, ext. 306; fax: (717) 238-2436; e-mail: [email protected] or Stephanie L. Richardson, Secretary to the Commission, telephone: (717) 238-0423, ext. 304; fax: (717) 238-2436; e-mail: [email protected]. Regular mail inquiries may be sent to the above address.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice lists the projects, described below, receiving approval for the consumptive use of water pursuant to the Commission's approval by rule process set forth in and 18 CFR § 806.22(f) for the time period specified above:

Approvals By Rule Issued Under 18 CFR § 806.22(f):

1. Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC; Pad ID: Duane, ABR-20100601, Leroy Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 7.500 mgd; Approval Date: June 2, 2010.

2. Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC; Pad ID: Finnerty, ABR-20100602, West Burlington Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 7.500 mgd; Approval Date: June 2, 2010.

3. Cabot Oil and Gas Corporation, Pad ID: OakleyJ P1, ABR-20100603, Springville Township, Susquehanna County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 3.575 mgd; Approval Date: June 2, 2010.

4. XTO Energy Incorporated, Pad ID: Brown 8519H, ABR-20100604, Moreland Township, Lycoming County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 4.000 mgd; Approval Date: June 2, 2010.

5. Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation, Pad ID: Post P1, ABR-20100605, Brooklyn Township, Susquehanna County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 3.575 mgd; Approval Date: June 2, 2010.

6. Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC; Pad ID: Allen, ABR-20100606, Wysox Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 7.500 mgd; Approval Date: June 2, 2010.

7. Seneca Resources Corporation, Pad ID: Wivell Pad I, ABR-20100607, Covington Township, Tioga County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 4.000 mgd; Approval Date: June 2, 2010.

8. Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation, Pad ID: Lauffer P1, ABR-20100608, Springville Township, Susquehanna County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 3.575 mgd; Approval Date: June 2, 2010.

9. Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation, Pad ID: StockholmK P3, ABR-20100609, Rush Township, Susquehanna County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 3.575 mgd; Approval Date: June 2, 2010.

10. Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC; Pad ID: Rylee, ABR-20100610, Auburn Township, Susquehanna County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 7.500 mgd; Approval Date: June 3, 2010.

11. EXCO Resources (PA), Inc.; Pad ID: Taylor (Pad 33), ABR-20100611, Burnside Township, Centre County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 8.000 mgd; Approval Date: June 3, 2010.

12. Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation, Pad ID: HullR P2, ABR-20100612, Springville Township, Susquehanna County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 3.575 mgd; Approval Date: June 4, 2010.

13. Seneca Resources Corporation, Pad ID: DCNR Tract 007 1V, ABR-20100613, Shippen Township, Tioga County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 4.000 mgd; Approval Date: June 4, 2010.

14. East Resources, Inc.; Pad ID: Barbine 292, ABR-20100614, Charleston Township, Tioga County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 4.000 mgd; Approval Date: June 4, 2010.

15. East Resources, Inc.; Pad ID: Mitchell 456, ABR-20100615, Jackson Township, Tioga County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 4.000 mgd; Approval Date: June 4, 2010.

16. Chief Oil & Gas, LLC; Pad ID: Fulmer Drilling Pad #1, ABR-20100616, Penn Township, Lycoming County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 2.000 mgd; Approval Date: June 6, 2010.

17. Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC; Pad ID: Stalford, ABR-20100617, Wyalusing Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 7.500 mgd; Approval Date: June 7, 2010.

18. East Resources, Inc.; Pad ID: Erickson 423, ABR-20100618, Delmar Township, Tioga County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 4.000 mgd; Approval Date: June 7, 2010.

19. Range Resources - Appalachia, LLC; Pad ID: Mohawk Lodge Unit, ABR-20100619, Gallagher Township, Clinton County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 5.000 mgd; Approval Date: June 7, 2010.

20. Seneca Resources Corporation, Pad ID: Valldes Pad C, ABR-20100620, Covington Township, Tioga County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 4.000 mgd; Approval Date: June 7, 2010.

21. Seneca Resources Corporation, Pad ID: Warren Pad B, ABR-20100621, Richmond Township, Tioga County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 4.000 mgd; Approval Date: June 7, 2010.

22. East Resources, Inc.; Pad ID: Hege 426, ABR-20100622, Delmar Township, Tioga County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 4.000 mgd; Approval Date: June 7, 2010.

23. East Resources, Inc.; Pad ID: Allen 620, ABR-20100623, Charleston Township, Tioga County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 4.000 mgd; Approval Date: June 7, 2010.

24. Norse Energy Corporation USA, Pad ID: Krawiec #2, ABR-20100624, Smyrna Township, Chenango County, N.Y.; Consumptive Use of up to 0.100 mgd; Approval Date: June 7, 2010.

25. Norse Energy Corporation USA, Pad ID: Mulligan #1, ABR-20100625, Lebanon Township, Madison County, N.Y.; Consumptive Use of up to 0.100 mgd; Approval Date: June 7, 2010.

26. East Resources, Inc.; Pad ID: Hazelton 424, ABR-20100626, Shippen Township, Tioga County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 4.000 mgd; Approval Date: June 8, 2010.

27. Norse Energy Corporation USA, Pad ID: Byler, R. #1, ABR-20100627, Lebanon Township, Madison County, N.Y.; Consumptive Use of up to 0.150 mgd; Approval Date: June 9, 2010.

28. Chief Oil & Gas, LLC; Pad ID: Shannon Land Mining Drilling Pad #1, ABR-20100628, Lawrence Township, Clearfield County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 2.000 mgd; Approval Date: June 9, 2010.

29. Talisman Energy USA, Inc.; Pad ID: Roy 03 046, ABR-20100629, Wells Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 6.000 mgd; Approval Date: June 10, 2010.

30. Talisman Energy USA, Inc.; Pad ID: Roy 03 039, ABR-20100630, Wells Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 6.000 mgd; Approval Date: June 10, 2010.

31. Anadarko E&P Company, LP; Pad ID: COP Tract 728 Pad A, ABR-20100631, Watson Township, Lycoming County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 3.000 mgd; Approval Date: June 10, 2010, including a partial waiver of 18 CFR § 806.15.

32. EXCO Resources (PA), Inc.; Pad ID: Livergood (Pad 28), ABR-20100632, Burnside Township, Centre County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 8.000 mgd; Approval Date: June 11, 2010.

33. Ultra Resources, Inc.; Pad ID: Pierson 810, ABR-20100633, Gaines Township, Tioga County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 4.990 mgd; Approval Date: June 11, 2010.

34. Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC; Pad ID: Shaw, ABR-20100634, Windham Township, Wyoming County, Consumptive Use of up to 7.500 mgd; Approval Date: June 11, 2010.

35. Anadarko E&P Company, LP; Pad ID: David C Duncan Pad A, ABR-20100635, Cascade Township, Lycoming County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 3.000 mgd; Approval Date: June 11, 2010.

36. Anadarko E&P Company, LP; Pad ID: COP Tract 289 C, ABR-20100636, McHenry Township, Lycoming County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 3.000 mgd; Approval Date: June 11, 2010, including a partial waiver of 18 CFR § 806.15.

37. Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC; Pad ID: Cannella, ABR-20100637, Auburn Township, Susquehanna County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 7.500 mgd; Approval Date: June 11, 2010.

38. Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC; Pad ID: Towner, ABR-20100638, Rome Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 7.500 mgd; Approval Date: June 14, 2010.

39. Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC; Pad ID: Bonin, ABR-20100639, Orwell Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 7.500 mgd; Approval Date: June 14, 2010.

40. Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC; Pad ID: BDF, ABR-20100640, Smithfield Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 7.500 mgd; Approval Date: June 14, 2010.

41. XTO Energy Incorporated, Pad ID: Moser 8521H, ABR-20100641, Franklin Township, Lycoming County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 4.000 mgd; Approval Date: June 14, 2010.

42. Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC; Pad ID: Them, ABR-20100642, Wysox Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 7.500 mgd; Approval Date: June 14, 2010.

43. Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC; Pad ID: Serengeti, ABR-20100643, Troy Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 7.500 mgd; Approval Date: June 14, 2010.

44. EOG Resources, Inc.; Pad ID: PHC Pad U, ABR-20100644, Lawrence Township, Clearfield County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 4.999 mgd; Approval Date: June 14, 2010.

45. EOG Resources, Inc.;, Pad ID: COP Pad B, ABR-20100645, Lawrence Township, Clearfield County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 4.999 mgd; Approval Date: June 14, 2010.

46. Range Resources - Appalachia, LLC; Pad ID: Shohocken Hunt Club Unit #1H - #6H, ABR-20100646, Cummings Township, Lycoming County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 5.000 mgd; Approval Date: June 14, 2010.

47. Talisman Energy USA, Inc.; Pad ID: Harnish 01 032, ABR-20100647, Canton Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 6.000 mgd; Approval Date: June 14, 2010.

48. Range Resources - Appalachia, LLC; Pad ID: Ogontz Fishing Club Unit #12H - #17H, ABR-20100648, Cummings Township, Lycoming County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 5.000 mgd; Approval Date: June 14, 2010.

49. Seneca Resources Corporation, Pad ID: Murray Pad A, ABR-20100317.1, Richmond Township, Tioga County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 4.000 mgd; Approval Date: June 14, 2010.

50. Talisman Energy USA, Inc.; Pad ID: Wray 03 058, ABR-20100649, Wells Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 6.000 mgd; Approval Date: June 15, 2010.

51. Talisman Energy USA, Inc.; Pad ID: Roy 03 040, ABR-20100650, Wells Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 6.000 mgd; Approval Date: June 15, 2010.

52. East Resources, Inc.; Pad ID: Gilman 812, ABR-20100651, Chatham Township, Tioga County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 1.000 mgd; Approval Date: June 16, 2010.

53. East Resources, Inc.; Pad ID: Staples 804, ABR-20100652, Clymer Township, Tioga County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 1.000 mgd; Approval Date: June 16, 2010.

54. Southwestern Energy Production Company, Pad ID: Robinson, ABR-20100653, Stevens Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 4.999 mgd; Approval Date: June 16, 2010.

55. Talisman Energy USA, Inc.; Pad ID: Schucker 03 006, ABR-20100654, Columbia Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 6.000 mgd; Approval Date: June 16, 2010.

56. EOG Resources, Inc.; Pad ID: MATTOCKS 1V, ABR-20100655, Springfield Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 4.999 mgd; Approval Date: June 16, 2010.

57. Seneca Resources Corporation, Pad ID: DCNR Tract 001 1V, ABR-20100656, Sweden Township, Potter County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 4.000 mgd; Approval Date: June 16, 2010.

58. EOG Resources, Inc.; Pad ID: HAVEN 1H, ABR-20100657, Springfield Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 1.999 mgd; Approval Date: June 16, 2010.

59. EOG Resources, Inc.; Pad ID: HAVEN 3H, ABR-20100658, Springfield Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 1.999 mgd; Approval Date: June 16, 2010.

60. East Resources, Inc.; Pad ID: Shelman 291, ABR-20100659, Charleston Township, Tioga County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 4.000 mgd; Approval Date: June 17, 2010.

61. Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC; Pad ID: Oshea, ABR-20100660, Windham Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 7.500 mgd; Approval Date: June 17, 2010.

62. Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC; Pad ID: LRTC, ABR-20100661, Morris Township, Tioga County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 7.500 mgd; Approval Date: June 17, 2010.

63. Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC; Pad ID: Linski, ABR-20100662, Tuscarora Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 7.500 mgd; Approval Date: June 17, 2010.

64. Cabot Oil and Gas Corporation, Pad ID: StockholmK P1, ABR-20100663, Dimock Township, Susquehanna County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 3.575 mgd; Approval Date: June 18, 2010.

65. XTO Energy Incorporated, Pad ID: Marquardt 8534H, ABR-20100664, Penn Township, Lycoming County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 4.000 mgd; Approval Date: June 18, 2010.

66. Talisman Energy (USA), Inc.; Pad ID: Boor 03 010, ABR-20100665, Columbia Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 6.000 mgd; Approval Date: June 18, 2010.

67. Norse Energy Corporation, Pad ID: Aarismaa, J. #1, ABR-20100666, Preston Township, Chenango County, N.Y.; Consumptive Use of up to 0.150 mgd; Approval Date: June 21, 2010.

68. EnCana Oil & Gas (USA), Inc.; Pad ID: Salansky 1H, ABR-20100667, Lake Township, Luzerne County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 1.200 mgd; Approval Date: June 21, 2010.

69. EXCO Resources (PA), Inc.; Pad ID: Confer (Pad 31), ABR-20100668, Burnside Township, Centre County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 3.000 mgd; Approval Date: June 21, 2010.

70. EXCO Resources (PA), Inc.; Pad ID: Confer (Pad 32), ABR-20100669, Burnside Township, Centre County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 3.000 mgd; Approval Date: June 21, 2010.

71. East Resources, Inc.; Pad ID: Doan 893, ABR-20100670, Deerfield Township, Tioga County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 4.000 mgd; Approval Date: June 21, 2010.

72. Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC; Pad ID: Alderfer NEW, ABR-20100671, Litchfield Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 7.500 mgd; Approval Date: June 21, 2010.

73. Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC; Pad ID: Steinbright, ABR-20100672, Orwell Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 7.500 mgd; Approval Date: June 22, 2010.

74. East Resources, Inc.; Pad ID: Broadbent 466, ABR-20100673, Delmar Township, Tioga County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 4.000 mgd; Approval Date: June 22, 2010.

75. Chief Oil & Gas, LLC; Pad ID: Castrogiovanni Drilling Pad #1, ABR-20100674, Elkland Township, Sullivan County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 2.000 mgd; Approval Date: June 22, 2010.

76. Chief Oil & Gas, LLC; Pad ID: Baumunk Drilling Pad #1, ABR-20100675, Elkland Township, Sullivan County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 2.000 mgd; Approval Date: June 22, 2010.

77. Chief Oil & Gas, LLC; Pad ID: McCarty Drilling Pad #1, ABR-20100676, Elkland Township, Sullivan County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 2.000 mgd; Approval Date: June 22, 2010.

78. Triana Energy, LLC; Pad ID: Triana-Young Pad A, ABR-20100677, Hector Township, Potter County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 6.000 mgd; Approval Date: June 22, 2010.

79. Carrizo Marcellus, LLC; Pad ID: Selma Stang 2H, ABR-20100678, Washington Township, Wyoming County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 1.400 mgd; Approval Date: June 22, 2010.

80. Carrizo Marcellus, LLC; Pad ID: Sickler 5H, ABR-20100679, Washington Township, Wyoming County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 1.400 mgd; Approval Date: June 22, 2010.

81. Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC; Pad ID: Cranrun, ABR-20100680, Leroy Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 7.500 mgd; Approval Date: June 22, 2010.

82. Chief Oil & Gas, LLC; Pad ID: Poor Shot East Drilling Pad #2, ABR-20100681, Anthony Township, Lycoming County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 2.000 mgd; Approval Date: June 22, 2010.

83. East Resources, Inc.; Pad ID: Zeafla 747, ABR-20100682, Jackson Township, Lycoming County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 4.000 mgd; Approval Date: June 22, 2010.

84. East Resources, Inc.; Pad ID: Camp Never Too Late 521, ABR-20100683, Rutland Township, Tioga County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 4.000 mgd; Approval Date: June 22, 2010.

85. Anadarko E&P Company, LP; Pad ID: Larry's Creek F&G, ABR-20100684, Cummings Township, Lycoming County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 3.000 mgd; Approval Date: June 22, 2010.

86. East Resources, Inc.; Pad ID: Cruttenden 846, ABR-20100685, Middlebury Township, Tioga County, Pa.; Consumptive use of up to 4.000 mgd; Approval Date: June 23, 2010.

87. Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC; Pad ID: Black Creek, ABR-20100686, Forks Township, Sullivan County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 7.500 mgd; Approval Date: June 23, 2010.

88. Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC; Pad ID: Beebe, ABR-20100687, Asylum Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive use of up to 7.500 mgd; Approval Date: June 23, 2010.

89. East Resources, Inc.; Pad ID: Hauswirth 516, ABR-20100688, Richmond Township, Tioga County, Pa.; Consumptive use of up to 4.000 mgd; Approval Date: June 23, 2010.

90. Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC; Pad ID: Akita NEW, ABR-20100689, Smithfield Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive use of up to 7.500 mgd; Approval Date: June 23, 2010.

91. EOG Resources Inc.; Pad ID: PHC Pad R, ABR-20100690, Lawrence Township, Clearfield County, Pa.; Consumptive use of up to 4.999 mgd; Approval Date: June 23, 2010.

92. Ultra Resources, Inc.; Pad ID: Martin 806, ABR-20100691, Gaines Township, Tioga County, Pa.; Consumptive use of up to 4.990 mgd; Approval Date: June 23, 2010.

93. EOG Resources, Inc.; Pad ID: KINGSLEY 2H, ABR-20100692, Springfield Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive use of up to 4.999 mgd; Approval Date: June 23, 2010.

94. Talisman Energy USA Inc.; Pad ID: Morgan 01 073, ABR-20100693, Armenia Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive use of up to 6.000 mgd; Approval Date: June 24, 2010.

95. Anadarko E&P Company LP, Pad ID: COP Tr 344 Pad A, ABR-20100694, Noyes Township, Clinton County, Pa.; Consumptive use of up to 3.000 mgd; Approval Date: June 24, 2010, including a partial waiver of 18 CFR § 806.15.

96. Anadarko E&P Company LP, Pad ID: COP Tr 342 A, ABR-20100695, Beech Creek Township, Clinton County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 3.000 mgd; Approval Date: June 24, 2010, including a partial waiver of 18 CFR § 806.15.

97. Talisman Energy USA Inc., Pad ID: Lyon 01 078, ABR-20100696, Troy Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 6.000 mgd; Approval Date: June 24, 2010.

98. Chief Oil & Gas, LLC; Pad ID: Signore Drilling Pad #1, ABR-20100697, Elkland Township, Sullivan County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 2.000 mgd; Approval Date: June 24, 2010.

99. EOG Resources, Inc.; Pad ID: KINGSLEY 3H, ABR-20100698, Springfield Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 4.999 mgd; Approval Date: June 24, 2010.

100. Chief Oil & Gas, LLC; Pad ID: Frey Drilling Pad #1, ABR-20100699, Fox Township, Sullivan County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 2.000 mgd; Approval Date: June 25, 2010.

101. Talisman Energy USA, Inc.; Pad ID: McClure 03 053, ABR-201006100, Columbia Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 6.000 mgd; Approval Date: June 25, 2010.

102. Talisman Energy USA, Inc.; Pad ID: White 03 025, ABR-201006101, Columbia Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 6.000 mgd; Approval Date: June 25, 2010.

103. Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC; Pad ID: Hilltop NEW, ABR-201006102, Jessup Township, Susquehanna County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 7.500 mgd; Approval Date: June 28, 2010.

104. Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC; Pad ID: Henderson, ABR-201006103, Fox Township, Sullivan County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 7.500 mgd; Approval Date: June 28, 2010.

105. Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC; Pad ID: Lillie NEW, ABR-201006104, Herrick Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 7.500 mgd; Approval Date: June 28, 2010.

106. EQT Production Company, Pad ID: Phoenix F, ABR-201006105, Duncan Township, Tioga County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 3.000 mgd; Approval Date: June 28, 2010.

107. East Resources, Inc.; Pad ID: Palmer 809, ABR-201006106, Chatham Township, Tioga County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 1.000 mgd; Approval Date: June 28, 2010.

108. Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC; Pad ID: Kipar NEW, ABR-201006107, Auburn Township, Susquehanna County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 7.500 mgd; Approval Date: June 28, 2010.

109. Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC; Pad ID: Kriebel NEW, ABR-201006108, Elkland Township, Sullivan County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 7.500 mgd; Approval Date: June 28, 2010.

110. Chief Oil & Gas, LLC; Pad ID: Longmore Drilling Pad #1, ABR-201006109, Monroe Township, Wyoming County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 2.000 mgd; Approval Date: June 28, 2010.

111. Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC; Pad ID: Curtin, ABR-201006110, Windham Township, Wyoming County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 7.500 mgd; Approval Date: June 29, 2010.

112. East Resources, Inc.; Pad ID: Anthony 564, ABR-201006111, Delmar Township, Tioga County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 4.000 mgd; Approval Date: June 29, 2010.

113. East Resources, Inc.; Pad ID: Costanzo 818, ABR-201006112, Chatham Township, Tioga County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 1.000 mgd; Approval Date: June 29, 2010.

114. East Resources, Inc.; Pad ID: Yaggie 704, ABR-201006113, Union Township, Tioga County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 4.000 mgd; Approval Date: June 29, 2010.

115. EQT Production Company, Pad ID: Phoenix C, ABR-201006114, Duncan Township, Tioga County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of up to 3.000 mgd; Approval Date: June 29, 2010.

AUTHORITY: P.L. 91-575, 84 Stat. 1509 et seq., 18 CFR Parts 806, 807, and 808.

Dated: August 9, 2010.

Stephanie L. Richardson

Secretary to the Commission.

The Commissioner of Taxation and Finance hereby sets the interest rates for the months of October, November, December, 2010 pursuant to sections 697(j) and 1096(e) of the Tax Law, as follows:

For purposes of section 697(j) the overpayment rate of interest is set at 3 percent per annum, and the underpayment rate of interest is set at 7-1/2 percent per annum. For purposes of section 1096(e), the overpayment rate of interest is set at 3 percent per annum, and the underpayment rate of interest is set at 8 percent per annum. (The underpayment rates set pursuant to sections 697(j) and 1096(e) may not be less than 7-1/2 percent per annum.) Pursuant to section 1145(a) (1) of the Tax Law, the underpayment rate for State and local sales and use taxes administered by the Commissioner of Taxation and Finance is 14-1/2 percent per annum. The underpayment rate for the special assessments on hazardous waste imposed by section 27-0923 of the Environmental Conservation Law is 15 percent.

For the interest rates applicable to overpayments (refunds) and underpayments (late payments and assessments) of the following taxes administered by the Commissioner of Taxation and Finance for the period October 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010, see the table below:

10/1/10 - 12/31/10

Interest Rate Per Annum

Compounded Daily

* The Tax Law requires the interest rate on sales tax assessments or late payments to be set at 14-1/2% for this quarter. However, if the Commissioner determines that the failure to pay or the delay in payment is due to reasonable cause and not willful neglect, the Commissioner may impose interest at the corporation tax late payment and assessment rate. That rate is 8% for this quarter.

** There are a number of state and local governmental bodies that have interest rates tied to the overpayment and underpayment rates contained in either section 697(j) (Income Tax) or section 1096(e) (Corporation Tax) of the Tax Law. For purposes of section 697(j) and section 1096(e) of the Tax Law, the overpayment rate for this period is 3%. For purposes of section 697(j) of the Tax Law, the underpayment rate for this period is 7.5%. For purposes of section 1096(e) of the Tax Law the underpayment rate for this period is 8%.

For further information, contact: John W. Bartlett, Taxpayer Guidance Division, Department of Taxation and Finance, W. A. Harriman Campus, Albany, NY 12227, (518) 457-2254, for rates for previous periods, visit the Department of Taxation and Finance website: www.state.tax.ny.us/taxnews/int_curr.htm

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 191.2 MBF, more or less, of misc. hardwood sawtimber and 295 cords, more or less, of miscellaneous hardwood firewood, located on Otsego Reforestation Area No. 9, Stands C-5, 13, and D-10, 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, Sept. 2, 2010.

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