Announcement for Public Comment on the OPWDD 1915(c) HCBS Waiver Renewal

The NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) hereby gives notice in order to obtain public comment on the OPWDD Comprehensive Home and Community-Based Services (1915-c HCBS) Waiver application for renewal to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The Waiver Renewal has a retroactive effective date of October 1, 2014 and will span over the course of a five year period through September 30, 2019. This five year agreement will fund Home and Community-Based Services for over 80,000 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The OPWDD Comprehensive HCBS Waiver is a program of supports and services that enables adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live in the community as an alternative to Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) services. This Waiver has been in operation since 1991.

The Waiver Renewal application includes changes and additions to reflect existing operational changes and new, prospective changes.

(1) Updates reflecting operational changes that were initiated on or after 10/1/2014 include:

• Actions to assure full compliance with Federal HCBS Settings requirements effective March 17, 2014,

• Implementation of the Protection of People with Special Needs Act and Reforms to Incident Management Amendments,

• Self-direction redesign that included the transition of Consolidate Support and Services (CSS) model on October 1, 2014 to a new CMS-approved budget methodology,

• Waiver Quality Improvement Strategy updates to reflect public outreach HCBS settings transformation and the creation of the Commissioner’s Transformation Panel,

• Changes initiated in 2015 to Day and Residential Habilitation to delineate the clinician services that may be delivered as part of the scope of the Day or Residential Habilitation services, and those therapies that must be funded as a Medicaid State Plan service, and;

• Language identifying that, beginning in 2016, some people enrolled in the OPWDD Comprehensive HCBS Waiver may choose to enroll in a voluntary Managed Care program called the FIDA-IDD (Fully Integrated Duals Advantage for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities).

(2) Other changes in the Renewal include a request that CMS prospectively approve:

• A new interim funding methodology for people who are new to Residential and Day Habilitation Services and who need additional staff support. The interim reimbursement would remain in place until the provider agency’s certified cost reports includes the additional staffing and these costs are incorporated into the provider agency’s existing Residential or Day Habilitation rate,

• A proposal for the State to pay the higher of calculated rates when programs transition from the auspice of one provider agency to another provider agency,

• Technical change in the effective date of federal participation in special populations funding for individuals transitioning from institutions, and;

• A multi-year phase-in to a new Respite fee methodology.

We want to advise you of the opportunity to provide comment on the information and materials above. Public input is requested in writing no later than March 4, 2016 to People First Waiver Unit, at the following email and/or mailing address: [email protected]; OR OPWDD People First Waiver Unit, Office for People With Developmental Disabilities, Attn: Division of Person Centered Supports and Services, 44 Holland Ave., 4th Fl., Albany, NY 12229. The review period allows for interested parties to access the Waiver Application in both an electronic and non-electronic format.

Additional information, including the Waiver Renewal Application is available at www.opwdd.ny.gov/opwdd_services_supports/people_first_waiver/HCBS_waiver_services. A hard copy of the HCBS Renewal application can be review at the local Developmental Disabilities Regional Offices at the following addresses:

Finger Lakes DDRO, 620 Westfall Rd. Suite 108, Rochester, NY 14620

Western NY DDRO, 1200 East and West Road, West Seneca 14224

Central NY DDRO, Eligibility Department, 187 Northern Concourse, North Syracuse, NY 13212

Broome DDRO, 229-231 State Street. 2nd floor, Binghamton, N.Y. 13901

Sunmount DDRO, 2445 State Rt. 30, Tupper Lake, NY 12986

Capital District DDRO, 500 Balltown Rd., Schenectady, NY 12304

Hudson Valley DDRO, 9 Wilbur Road, Thiells, NY 10984

Taconic DDRO, 38 Firemens Way, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

Metro NY/Bronx DDRO, 2400 Halsey Street, Bronx, NY 10461

Metro NY/Manhattan DDRO, 25 Beaver St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10004

Brooklyn DDRO, 888 Fountain Ave., Bldg. 1, 2nd floor, Brooklyn, NY 11208

Staten Island DDRO, Building 12, Suite A, 1150 Forest Hill Road, Staten Island, NY 10314

Bernard Fineson DDRO, 80-45 Winchester Blvd, Queens Village, NY 11427

Long Island DDRO, 415-A Oser Avenue, Hauppauge, NY 11788

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-2015-0471, The Town of Cortlandt, is proposing the construction of 12' by 80' low profile floating docks with a 12' by 22' ramp for the use of local rowing clubs. The project is proposed to be located in the waters of the Hudson River at 45 Riverview Ave. Verplank in Westchester County.

Any interested parties and/or agencies desiring to express their views concerning any of 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 18, 2016

Comments should be addressed to the Consistency Review Unit, Department of State, Office of Planning and Development, One Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Ave., Albany, NY 12231. (518) 474-6000; Fax (518) 473-2464. Electronic submissions can be made by email at: [email protected].

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

PURSUANT to Article 42 of the New York State Executive Law and 19 NYCRR Part 601, the New York State Department of State (DOS) has accepted a Draft Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) for the Village of Watkins Glen, located within Schuyler County. The LWRP serves as a comprehensive management program for the Village’s waterfront resources along Seneca Lake and the Seneca Canal.

To approve the Village of Watkins Glen LWRP, the Secretary of State must find that it is consistent with Article 42 of the Executive Law and that it does not conflict with existing state programs and policies. Since state agency actions must be consistent with an approved LWRP, Article 42 requires that the public and any potentially affected state and regional agencies be given the opportunity to comment on the proposed program. For this purpose, the Village of Watkins Glen Draft LWRP is available online at www.dos.ny.gov/opd/programs/WFRevitalization/LWRP_draft.html.

Comments on the Village of Watkins Glen Draft LWRP should be submitted by April 5, 2016 to: Renee Parsons, Department of State, Office of Planning and Development, 99 Washington Ave., Suite 1010, Albany, NY 12231-0001; (518) 473-2461

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

DATES: December 1-31, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Susquehanna River Basin Commission, 4423 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110-1788.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jason E. Oyler, General Counsel, telephone: (717) 238-0423, ext. 1312; 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 18 CFR § 806.22 (f) for the time period specified above:

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

1. WPX Energy Appalachia, LLC, Pad ID: Alder Run LP #5H, ABR-201512001, Cooper Township, Clearfield County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 4.0000 mgd; Approval Date: December 3, 2015.

2. Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC, Pad ID: DPH, ABR-201103011.R1, Windham Township, Wyoming County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 7.5000 mgd; Approval Date: December 3, 2015.

3. SWN Production Company, LLC, Pad ID: Depue Well #2H, ABR-201009098.R1, Franklin Township, Susquehanna County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 4.0000 mgd; Approval Date: December 3, 2015.

4. SWN Production Company, LLC, Pad ID: Hollenbeck ABR, ABR-201010017.R1, Franklin Township, Susquehanna County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 4.0000 mgd; Approval Date: December 3, 2015.

5. SWEPI LP, Pad ID: Bergey 1, ABR-201009056.R1, Gaines Township, Tioga County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 4.9900 mgd; Approval Date: December 3, 2015.

6. SWEPI LP, Pad ID: Spencer 729, ABR-201009065.R1, Liberty Township, Tioga County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 4.0000 mgd; Approval Date: December 3, 2015.

7. SWEPI LP, Pad ID: Burke 285, ABR-201009096.R1, Charleston Township, Tioga County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 4.0000 mgd; Approval Date: December 3, 2015.

8. SWEPI LP, Pad ID: Patterson 570, ABR-201009097.R1, Charleston Township, Tioga County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 4.0000 mgd; Approval Date: December 3, 2015.

9. SWEPI LP, Pad ID: Heath 418, ABR-201010011.R1, Delmar Township, Tioga County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 4.0000 mgd; Approval Date: December 3, 2015.

10. SWEPI LP, Pad ID: East Point Fish & Game Club 726, ABR-201010014.R1, Liberty Township, Tioga County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 4.0000 mgd; Approval Date: December 3, 2015.

11. Carrizo (Marcellus), LLC, Pad ID: Erickson Family Trust Pad, ABR-201107009.R1, Woodward Township, Clearfield County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 2.1000 mgd; Approval Date: December 8, 2015.

12. Carrizo (Marcellus), LLC, Pad ID: Cowfer B (CC-09) Pad, ABR-201107010.R1, Gulich Township, Clearfield County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 2.1000 mgd; Approval Date: December 8, 2015.

13. Carrizo (Marcellus), LLC, Pad ID: Hegarty (CC-04) Pad, ABR-201107013.R1, Beccaria Township, Clearfield County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 2.1000 mgd; Approval Date: December 8, 2015.

14. Carrizo (Marcellus), LLC, Pad ID: River Hill Power Karthaus Pad, ABR-201107014.R1, Karthaus Township, Clearfield County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 2.1000 mgd; Approval Date: December 8, 2015.

15. Chief Oil & Gas, LLC, Pad ID: W & L Wilson Drilling Pad #1, ABR-201103014.R1, Lemon Township, Wyoming County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 2.0000 mgd; Approval Date: December 8, 2015.

16. Chief Oil & Gas, LLC, Pad ID: PMG Annie Drilling Pad #1, ABR-201103015.R1, Springville Township, Susquehanna County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 2.0000 mgd; Approval Date: December 8, 2015.

17. Chief Oil & Gas, LLC, Pad ID: Noble Drilling Pad #1, ABR-201104015.R1, Brooklyn Township, Susquehanna County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 2.0000 mgd; Approval Date: December 8, 2015.

18. EOG Resources, Incorporated, Pad ID: NICHOLS 1H Pad, ABR-201008090.R1, Smithfield Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 4.9990 mgd; Approval Date: December 8, 2015.

19. SWN Production Company, LLC, Pad ID: WY 09 OTTEN PAD, ABR-201512002, Forkston Township, Wyoming County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 4.9990 mgd; Approval Date: December 11, 2015.

20. Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation, Pad ID: AbbottD P2, ABR-201512003, Bridgewater Township, Susquehanna County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 4.2500 mgd; Approval Date: December 11, 2015.

21. Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation, Pad ID: HowellG P1, ABR-201512004, Auburn Township, Susquehanna County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 4.2750 mgd; Approval Date: December 11, 2015.

22. Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation, Pad ID: Jeffers Farm P5, ABR-201512005, Gibson Township, Susquehanna County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 4.2500 mgd; Approval Date: December 11, 2015.

23. Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation, Pad ID: JonesP P1, ABR-201512006, Forest Lake Township and Jessup Township, Susquehanna County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 4.2500 mgd; Approval Date: December 11, 2015.

24. Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC, Pad ID: Dziuba, ABR-201103012.R1, Tuscarora Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 7.5000 mgd; Approval Date: December 11, 2015.

25. Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC, Pad ID: Burke, ABR-201103019.R1, Wilmot Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 7.5000 mgd; Approval Date: December 11, 2015.

26. Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC, Pad ID: Jones Pad, ABR-201103022.R1, Standing Stone Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 7.5000 mgd; Approval Date: December 11, 2015.

27. Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC, Pad ID: Sarah, ABR-201103041.R1, Athens Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 7.5000 mgd; Approval Date: December 11, 2015.

28. Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC, Pad ID: Barclay, ABR-201103044.R1, Franklin Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 7.5000 mgd; Approval Date: December 11, 2015.

29. Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC, Pad ID: Hi-Lev, ABR-201103051.R1, Troy Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 7.5000 mgd; Approval Date: December 11, 2015.

30. Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC, Pad ID: Acton, ABR-201103313.R1, Rome Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 7.5000 mgd; Approval Date: December 11, 2015.

31. Chief Oil & Gas, LLC, Pad ID: Kerrick Drilling Pad #1, ABR-201103040.R1, Asylum Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 2.0000 mgd; Approval Date: December 11, 2015.

32. EOG Resources, Incorporated, Pad ID: TYLER Pad, ABR-201008153.R1, Springfield Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 4.9990 mgd; Approval Date: December 11, 2015.

33. WPX Energy Appalachia, LLC, Pad ID: Alder Run Land LP 2H, ABR-20100454.R1, Cooper Township, Clearfield County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 2.0000 mgd; Approval Date: December 11, 2015.

34. EOG Resources, Incorporated, Pad ID: SGL 90 E Pad, ABR-201512008, Lawrence Township, Clearfield County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 5.0000 mgd; Approval Date: December 21, 2015.

35. EOG Resources, Incorporated, Pad ID: DEMEO 1H Pad, ABR-201009106.R1, Ridgebury Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 4.9990 mgd; Approval Date: December 21, 2015.

36. SWN Production Company, LLC, Pad ID: Tall Maples, ABR-201010056.R1, Elkland Township, Sullivan County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 7.5000 mgd; Approval Date: December 21, 2015.

37. Seneca Resources Corporation, Pad ID: C09-E, ABR-201512009, Shippen Township, Cameron County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 4.0000 mgd; Approval Date: December 21, 2015.

38. SWEPI LP, Pad ID: Owlett 843, ABR-201009058.R1, Middlebury Township, Tioga County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 4.0000 mgd; Approval Date: December 21, 2015.

39. SWEPI LP, Pad ID: Seymour 599, ABR-201009063.R1, Sullivan Township, Tioga County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 4.0000 mgd; Approval Date: December 21, 2015.

40. SWEPI LP, Pad ID: Schmelzle 703, ABR-201009064.R1, Union Township, Tioga County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 4.0000 mgd; Approval Date: December 21, 2015.

41. SWEPI LP, Pad ID: Empson 899, ABR-201009095.R1, Deerfield Township, Tioga County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 4.0000 mgd; Approval Date: December 21, 2015.

42. SWEPI LP, Pad ID: Red Run Mountain Inc. 739, ABR-201010006.R1, McIntyre Township, Lycoming County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 4.0000 mgd; Approval Date: December 21, 2015.

43. SWEPI LP, Pad ID: Heuer 701, ABR-201010010.R1, Union Township, Tioga County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 4.0000 mgd; Approval Date: December 21, 2015.

44. SWEPI LP, Pad ID: Redl 600, ABR-201010013.R1, Sullivan Township, Tioga County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 4.0000 mgd; Approval Date: December 21, 2015.

45. SWEPI LP, Pad ID: Signor 578, ABR-201010023.R1, Charleston Township, Tioga County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 4.0000 mgd; Approval Date: December 21, 2015.

46. SWEPI LP, Pad ID: Harman 565, ABR-201010028.R1, Charleston Township, Tioga County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 4.0000 mgd; Approval Date: December 21, 2015.

47. SWEPI LP, Pad ID: Hudson 575, ABR-201010029.R1, Charleston Township, Tioga County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 4.0000 mgd; Approval Date: December 21, 2015.

48. XTO Energy Incorporated, Pad ID: Renn Unit A, ABR-201103033.R1, Jordan Township, Lycoming County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 4.0000 mgd; Approval Date: December 21, 2015.

49. XTO Energy Incorporated, Pad ID: PA TRACT 8524H, ABR-201104023.R1, Chapman Township, Clinton County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 4.0000 mgd; Approval Date: December 21, 2015.

50. SWEPI LP, Pad ID: Old Possessions Hunting Club 485, ABR-201008117.R1, Sullivan Township, Tioga County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 4.0000 mgd; Approval Date: December 21, 2015.

51. SWN Production Company, LLC, Pad ID: GU-X SEYMOUR PAD, ABR-201512010, Stevens Township, Bradford County; and Rush Township, Susquehanna County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 4.9990 mgd; Approval Date: December 23, 2015.

52. Carrizo (Marcellus), LLC, Pad ID: Baker North, ABR-201012040.R1, Forest Lake Township, Susquehanna County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 2.1000 mgd; Approval Date: December 23, 2015.

53. Triana Energy, LLC, Pad ID: Triana-Young Pad A, ABR-20100677.R1, Hector Township, Potter County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 6.0000 mgd; Approval Date: December 23, 2015.

54. Carrizo (Marcellus), LLC, Pad ID: Giangrieco Pad, ABR-201107011.R1, Forest Lake Township, Susquehanna County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 2.1000 mgd; Approval Date: December 28, 2015.

55. Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC, Pad ID: Stempel, ABR-201104020.R1, Asylum Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 7.5000 mgd; Approval Date: December 28, 2015.

56. Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC, Pad ID: Crain, ABR-201104028.R1, Rome Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 7.5000 mgd; Approval Date: December 28, 2015.

57. Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC, Pad ID: MPC New, ABR-201104030.R1, Cherry Township, Sullivan County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 7.5000 mgd; Approval Date: December 28, 2015.

58. EXCO Resources (PA), LLC, Pad ID: Houseknecht Drilling Pad #1, ABR-201012014.R1, Davidson Township, Sullivan County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 8.0000 mgd; Approval Date: December 28, 2015.

59. EXCO Resources (PA), LLC, Pad ID: Doebler Drilling Pad #1, ABR-201012033.R1, Penn Township, Lycoming County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 8.0000 mgd; Approval Date: December 28, 2015.

60. Talisman Energy USA Inc., Pad ID: 05 040 Cook, ABR-201010021.R1, Orwell Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 6.0000 mgd; Approval Date: December 28, 2015.

61. Talisman Energy USA Inc., Pad ID: 05 022 DeCristo, ABR-201010026.R1, Warren Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 6.0000 mgd; Approval Date: December 28, 2015.

62. Talisman Energy USA Inc., Pad ID: 05 129 Upham R, ABR-201010032.R1, Pike Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 6.0000 mgd; Approval Date: December 28, 2015.

63. Talisman Energy USA Inc., Pad ID: 05 097 Hartnett, ABR-201010045.R1, Warren Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 6.0000 mgd; Approval Date: December 28, 2015.

64. Talisman Energy USA Inc., Pad ID: 05 056 Miller, ABR-201010098.R1, Warren Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 6.0000 mgd; Approval Date: December 28, 2015.

65. Talisman Energy USA Inc., Pad ID: 05 073 Harvey, ABR-201011031.R1, Orwell Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 6.0000 mgd; Approval Date: December 28, 2015.

66. Talisman Energy USA Inc., Pad ID: 05 028 Neville V, ABR-201011033.R1, Warren Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 6.0000 mgd; Approval Date: December 28, 2015.

67. Talisman Energy USA Inc., Pad ID: 05 082 Abell Living Trust, ABR-201011052.R1, Warren Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 6.0000 mgd; Approval Date: December 28, 2015.

68. Talisman Energy USA Inc., Pad ID: 05 180 Peck Hill Farm, ABR-201011056.R1, Windham Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 6.0000 mgd; Approval Date: December 28, 2015.

69. Talisman Energy USA Inc., Pad ID: 05 058 Vough, ABR-201011063.R1, Orwell Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 6.0000 mgd; Approval Date: December 28, 2015.

70. Talisman Energy USA Inc., Pad ID: 05 165 Hutchinson, ABR-201011064.R1, Warren Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 6.0000 mgd; Approval Date: December 28, 2015.

71. Talisman Energy USA Inc., Pad ID: 05 223 Wheaton, ABR-201011072.R1, Windham Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 6.0000 mgd; Approval Date: December 28, 2015.

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

Dated: January 14, 2016.

Stephanie L. Richardson

Secretary to the Commission