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 February 2018 will be conducted on February 13 commencing at 10:00 a.m. This meeting will be conducted at NYS Media Services Center, Suite 146, South Concourse, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY with live coverage available at https://www.cs.ny.gov/commission/.

For further information, contact: Office of Commission Operations, Department of Civil Service, Empire State Plaza, Agency Bldg. 1, Albany, NY 12239, (518) 473-6598

The New York State Department of Health is submitting a request to the federal Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to amend Section 1115 of the Medicaid Redesign Team (MRT) Waiver.

Effective immediately, New York is seeking approval with the demonstration amendment to:

• Waive comparability requirements in order to align with New York State Social Services law § 367-a(6), thereby continuing to exempt Mainstream Medicaid Managed Care enrollees from cost sharing, except for applicable pharmacy co-payments.

Additional information concerning the MRT Waiver and any amendment requests can be obtained by writing to: Department of Health, Office of Health Insurance Programs, One Commerce Plaza, Suite 1208, attention: Waiver Management Unit, Albany, NY 12237 or by e-mail: [email protected]

Written comments concerning the amendment will be accepted at the above address for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of this notice.

MRT Waiver information is also available to the public online at: https://www.health.ny.gov/health_care/medicaid/redesign/medicaid_waiver_1115.htm

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

The Office of Mental Health and the Department of Health propose to amend the Title XIX (Medicaid) State Plan for institutional services related to temporary rate adjustments to Article 28 Hospitals that are undergoing a closure, merger, consolidation, acquisition or restructuring of themselves or other health care providers. These payments are currently authorized by Public Health Law Section 2826. This notice clarifies the notice previously published on December 13, 2017. The following changes are proposed:

Additional temporary rate adjustments have been reviewed and approved for the following hospitals:

• Bassett Medical Center

The aggregate payment amounts total up to $215,339 for the period January 1, 2018 through March 31, 2018.

The aggregate payment amounts total up to $861,356 for the period April 1, 2018 through March 31, 2019.

The aggregate payment amounts total up to $861,356 for the period April 1, 2019 through March 31, 2020.

The aggregate payment amounts total up to $646,022 for the period April 1, 2020 through March 31, 2021.

The public is invited to review and comment on this proposed State Plan Amendment. Copies of which will be available for public review on the Department of Health’s website at http://www.health.ny.gov/regulations/state_plans/status.

Copies of the proposed State Plan Amendments will be on file in each local (county) social services district and available for public review.

For the New York City district, copies will also be available at the following places:

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

For further information and to review and comment, please contact: Department of Health, Division of Finance and Rate Setting, 99 Washington Ave., One Commerce Plaza, Suite 1460, Albany, NY 12210, [email protected]

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

The Office of Mental Health and the Department of Health propose to amend the Title XIX (Medicaid) State Plan for institutional services related to temporary rate adjustments to Article 28 Hospitals that are undergoing a closure, merger, consolidation, acquisition or restructuring of themselves or other health care providers. These payments are currently authorized by Public Health Law Section 2826. This notice clarifies the notice previously published on December 27, 2017. The following changes are proposed:

Additional temporary rate adjustments have been reviewed and approved for the following hospitals:

• United Health Services Hospitals, Inc.

The aggregate payment amounts total up to $452,987 for the period January 1, 2018 through March 31, 2018.

The aggregate payment amounts total up to $1,811,948 for the period April 1, 2018 through March 31, 2019.

The aggregate payment amounts total up to $1,811,948 for the period April 1, 2019 through March 31, 2020.

The aggregate payment amounts total up to $1,358,965 for the period April 1, 2020 through March 31, 2021.

The public is invited to review and comment on this proposed State Plan Amendment. Copies of which will be available for public review on the Department of Health’s website at http://www.health.ny.gov/regulations/state_plans/status.

Copies of the proposed State Plan Amendments will be on file in each local (county) social services district and available for public review.

For the New York City district, copies will also be available at the following places:

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

For further information and to review and comment, please contact: Department of Health, Division of Finance and Rate Setting, 99 Washington Ave., One Commerce Plaza, Suite 1460, Albany, NY 12210, [email protected]

The New York City Deferred Compensation Plan & NYCE IRA (the “Plan”) is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide Educational/Communication and Information Services for the City of New York Deferred Compensation Plan. The Request for Proposals (“RFP”) will be available beginning on Friday, January 19, 2018. Responses are due no later than 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, February 16, 2018. To obtain a copy of the RFP, please visit the Plan's web site at www1.nyc.gov/site/olr/about/about-rfp.page and download and review the applicable documents.

If you have any questions, please submit them by fax to Georgette Gestely, Director, at (212) 306-7376.

Consistent with the policies expressed by the City, proposals from certified minority-owned and/or women-owned businesses or proposals that include partnering arrangements with certified minority-owned and/or women-owned firms are encouraged. Additionally, proposals from small and New York City-based businesses are also encouraged.

On December 18, 2017 Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority awarded a contract to RRT Design and Construction pursuant to section one hundred twenty-w of the general municipal law for the design, procurement, construction and installation of a new Source Separated Organics Processing Facility. The validity of this contract or the procedures which led to its award may be hereafter contested only by action, suit, or proceeding commenced within sixty days after the date of this notice and only upon the ground or grounds that: (1) such award or procedure was not authorized pursuant to that section, or (2) any of the provisions of that section which should be complied with at the date of this publication have not been substantially complied with, or (3) a conflict of interest can be shown in the manner in which the contract was awarded; or by action, suit or proceeding commenced on the grounds that such contract was awarded in violation of the provisions of the Constitution.

Contact: James V. Biamonte, Contract Officer, Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority, 1600 Genesee St., Utica, NY 13502

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. Electronic copies of the submission can also be downloaded at: http://www.dos.ny.gov/opd/programs/pdfs/Consistency/F-2017-0708_PN.pdf

In F-2017-0708, William Witzke of Albertson Marine, Inc., is proposing to reconstruct an existing Wave Wall, widen an existing boat launch runway and install a low-sill bulkhead at Albertson Marine’s marina located at 61500 Route 25 (Main Road) in the town of Southold, Suffolk County. The stated purpose for reconstructing the wave wall is to maintain the level of storm protection the wall currently provides into the future. Widening the existing boat launch runway will provide for safer and more efficient use of the existing boat launch. The stated purpose of the low-sill bulkhead is to maintain shoreline and contiguous navigability within the marina.

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 2, 2018.

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.

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 on the New York State Department of State’s website at: http://www.dos.ny.gov/opd/programs/pdfs/Consistency/F-2017-0904LarryMalcolmShorelineErosionProtection.pdf

In F-2017-0904, “Larry Malcolm Shoreline Erosion Protection”, the applicant – Larry Malcolm – proposes to construct a bio-engineered berm. The 300 feet long by 2-3 feet wide berm is proposed with the intent of protecting against flooding and erosion. An elevated walkway measuring approximately 120 feet long by 4 feet wide is proposed for access to the river. The project is located at 19957 Blue Heron Lane in the Town of Alexandria Bay, Jefferson County, New York on the St. Lawrence River. The stated purpose of the project is to “construct an earthen berm/bio-engineered bank to protect against flooding and erosion and to access the river.”

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, March 2, 2018.

Comments should be addressed to the Consistency Review Unit, Department of State, Planning, Development and Community Infrastructure, 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.

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. Electronic copies of the submission can also be downloaded at: http://www.dos.ny.gov/opd/programs/pdfs/Consistency/F-2017-1021_PN.pdf

In F-2017-1021, Matthew Hardy, is proposing to construct a 1,531 square foot over the water pile supported deck at 602 Riverside Drive, also known as Bella’s, in the Village of Clayton, Jefferson County. The stated purpose of the proposed structure is to provide overflow from the restaurant to a lounge area on the water.

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., 30 days from the date of publication of this notice, or, March 2, 2018.

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.

SUMMARY: As part of its regular business meeting held on December 8, 2017, in Annapolis, Maryland, the Commission took the following actions: 1) approved or tabled the applications of certain water resources projects; and 2) took additional actions, as set forth in the Supplementary Information below.

DATES: December 8, 2017.

ADDRESSES: Susquehanna River Basin Commission, 4423 N. 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; [email protected]. Regular mail inquiries may be sent to the above address. See also Commission website at www.srbc.net.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In addition to the actions taken on projects identified in the summary above and the listings below, the following items were also presented or acted upon at the business meeting: 1) adoption of a resolution urging President Trump and the United State Congress to provide full funding for the national Groundwater and Streamflow Information Program, thereby supporting the Susquehanna Flood Forecast & Warning System; 2) adoption of amended Commission’s By-laws and Procedures to reflect revisions to officers’ duties, clarification of budget and financial procedures, and other changes in accordance with the Susquehanna River Basin Compact; 3) approval of a grant amendment and acceptance of a contribution; 4) adoption of final rules, subject to final member jurisdiction review, pertaining to the amendment of Commission regulations to codify and strengthen the Commission’s Access to Records Policy.

Project Applications Approved:

The Commission approved the following project applications:

1. Project Sponsor and Facility: Beech Creek Borough Authority, Beech Creek Borough, Clinton County, Pa. Renewal of groundwater withdrawal of up to 0.220 mgd (30-day average) from Well 2 (Docket No. 19870602).

2. Project Sponsor and Facility: Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation (Meshoppen Creek), Lemon Township, Wyoming County, Pa. Modification to increase surface water withdrawal by an additional 0.500 mgd (peak day), for a total surface water withdrawal of up to 1.000 mgd (peak day) (Docket No. 20170302).

3. Project Sponsor and Facility: Chesapeake Appalachia, L.L.C. (Susquehanna River), Athens Township, Bradford County, Pa. Renewal of surface water withdrawal of up to 0.750 mgd (peak day) (Docket No. 20131202).

4. Project Sponsor and Facility: Houtzdale Municipal Authority, Gulich Township, Clearfield County, Pa. Groundwater withdrawal of up to 1.008 mgd (30-day average) from Well 14R.

5. Project Sponsor and Facility: LHP Management, LLC (Fishing Creek), Bald Eagle Township, Clinton County, Pa. Surface water withdrawal of up to 0.999 mgd (peak day).

6. Project Sponsor and Facility: Martinsburg Municipal Authority, North Woodbury Township, Blair County, Pa. Renewal of groundwater withdrawal of up to 0.346 mgd (30-day average) from Wineland Well 3 (Docket No. 19870304).

7. Project Sponsor and Facility: Borough of Mifflinburg, West Buffalo Township, Union County, Pa. Modification to request a reduction in the withdrawal rate of Well PW-2 from 0.554 mgd to 0.396 mgd (30-day average), and to eliminate wetlands monitoring condition (Docket No. 20141203).

8. Project Sponsor and Facility: Repsol Oil & Gas USA, LLC (Choconut Creek), Choconut Township, Susquehanna County, Pa. Renewal of surface water withdrawal of up to 0.999 mgd (peak day) (Docket No. 20131211).

9. Project Sponsor: SUEZ Water Pennsylvania Inc. Project Facility: Shavertown Operation, Dallas Township, Luzerne County, Pa. Groundwater withdrawal of up to 0.288 mgd (30-day average) from the Salla Well.

10. Project Sponsor and Facility: SWN Production Company, LLC (Lycoming Creek), Lewis Township, Lycoming County, Pa. Renewal of surface water withdrawal of up to 0.500 mgd (peak day) (Docket No. 20131209).

11. Project Sponsor and Facility: SWN Production Company, LLC (Lycoming Creek), McIntyre Township, Lycoming County, Pa. Renewal of surface water withdrawal of up to 0.500 mgd (peak day) (Docket No. 20131210).

12. Project Sponsor and Facility: Village of Waverly, Tioga County, N.Y. Groundwater withdrawal of up to 0.320 mgd (30-day average) from Well 1.

13. Project Sponsor and Facility: Village of Waverly, Tioga County, N.Y. Groundwater withdrawal of up to 0.480 mgd (30-day average) from Well 2.

14. Project Sponsor and Facility: Village of Waverly, Tioga County, N.Y. Groundwater withdrawal of up to 0.470 mgd (30-day average) from Well 3.

Project Applications Tabled:

The Commission tabled action on the following project applications:

1. Project Sponsor and Facility: Brymac, Inc. dba Mountain View Country Club (Pond 3/4), Harris Township, Centre County, Pa. Application for surface water withdrawal of up to 0.240 mgd (peak day).

2. Project Sponsor and Facility: Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation (East Branch Tunkhannock Creek), Lenox Township, Susquehanna County, Pa. Application for surface water withdrawal of up to 1.000 mgd (peak day).

3. Project Sponsor and Facility: Schuylkill Energy Resources, Inc., Mahanoy Township, Schuylkill County, Pa. Application for renewal of groundwater withdrawal of up to 5.000 mgd (30-day average) from Maple Hill Mine Shaft Well (Docket No. 19870101).

4. Project Sponsor and Facility: Schuylkill Energy Resources, Inc., Mahanoy Township, Schuylkill County, Pa. Application for renewal of consumptive use of up to 2.550 mgd (peak day) (Docket No. 19870101).

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

Dated: January 9, 2018.

Stephanie L. Richardson,

Secretary to the Commission.