Pursuant to 42 CFR Section 447.205, the Department of Health hereby gives public notice of the following:

The Department of Health proposes to amend the Title XIX (Medicaid) State Plan for institutional care related to temporary rate adjustments to providers that are undergoing closure, merger, consolidation, acquisition or restructuring themselves or other health care providers involved in or impacted by such restructuring actions. These payments are authorized by Public Health Law Section 2826.

The purpose of these payments is to explore potential partnership arrangements with one or more of the hospitals in central and northeastern Brooklyn and develop specific actions that could enhance continued access to healthcare in these communities, as well as identify specific operational projects, mergers or rightsizing initiatives that could create a high quality and financially sustainable system of care.

The temporary rate adjustments have been reviewed and approved for Long Island Jewish Medical Center, with aggregate payment amounts totaling up to $500,000 for the period January 1, 2017 through March 31st, 2017.

The estimated net aggregate increase in gross Medicaid expenditures attributable to this initiative contained in the budget for State Fiscal Year 16/17 by provider category, is as follows: Institutional $500,000.

The public is invited to review and comment on this proposed State Plan Amendment, a copy of which will be available for public review on the Department’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 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]

In accordance with General Municipal Law, Article 18-C, Section 970-r, the Secretary of State designated the North Tonawanda Brownfield Opportunity Area, in the City of North Tonawanda, on April 10, 2015. The designation of the North Tonawanda Brownfield Opportunity Area was supported by a Nomination or a comprehensive planning tool that identifies strategies to revitalize the area which is affected by one or more known or suspected brownfield sites.

Pursuant to New York State Tax Law, Article 1, Section 21, the eligible taxpayer(s) of a project site located in a designated Brownfield Opportunity Area may apply for an increase in the allowable tangible property tax credit component of the brownfield redevelopment tax credit if the Secretary of State determines that the project conforms to the goals and priorities established in the Nomination for a designated Brownfield Opportunity Area.

On November 21, 2016, Rock One Development submitted a request for the Secretary of State to determine whether the 600 River Road Apartments project, which will be located within the designated North Tonawanda Brownfield Opportunity Area, conforms to the goals and priorities identified in the Nomination that was prepared for the designated North Tonawanda Brownfield Opportunity Area.

The public is permitted and encouraged to review and provide comments on the request for conformance. For this purpose, the full application for a conformance determination is available online at: www.dos.ny.gov/opd/programs/pdfs/BOA/600RiverRd

Comments must be submitted no later than January 4, 2017, either by mail to: Christopher Bauer, Department of State, Office of Planning and Development, 65 Court St., Suite 208, Buffalo, NY 14202, or by email to: [email protected]

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

The applicants 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-2016-0732, -0733 and -0738, Michael and Shelly Imburgia, Eileen and Kathleen Dillon, and Stephen Wantola, respectively, are seeking authorization from the US Army Corps of Engineers for a shoreline stabilization project along Lake Ontario off of Ontario Shores Dr., Sterling, Cayuga County. The proposed structure is a stacked stone block revetment approximately 8 feet high by 200′ long and will be sited landward of the ordinary low water mark. Additionally, the applicants are seeking federal funds through the Great Lakes Commission, ultimately from the USDA – Natural Resources Conservation Service, as a sediment and phosphorus reduction practice.

The stated purpose of the proposed action is “to stabilize the shoreline preventing erosion and sedimentation of Lake Ontario.”

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, January 5, 2017.

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 applicants 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-2016-0805, the Albany Port District Commission is seeking authorization from the US Army Corps of Engineers for wharf reconstruction project along the Hudson River at the Port of Albany’s Cargill lease site. The proposed project consists of the reconstruction of 840 linear feet of existing wharf and the addition of associated infrastructure to support port operations.

The stated purpose of the proposed action is “to allow for current and additional deep-water port activities to continue in a safe manner, including vessel docking and loading/unloading, including container-on-barge and heavy lift project cargo handling operations.”

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, January 5, 2017.

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 Naval Facilities Engineering Command – NAVFAC MID-ATLANTIC and the Navy Operational Support Center (NOSC) Buffalo has determined that the proposed activity will be undertaken in a manner consistent to the maximum extent practicable with the enforceable policies of the New York State Coastal Management Program. The applicant's consistency determination and accompanying supporting 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-2016-1061 (DA), the Navy Operational Support Center (NOSC) is proposing the Waterfront Security Improvement Project located along and in the Black Rock Canal at 3 Porter Avenue in the City of Buffalo, Erie County, New York. The purpose of the proposal is to install security measures to deter unauthorized persons from entering the waterfront along the NOSC property and accessing the NOSC pier, floating dock, and property. The proposed activities include 5 items. The installation of two floating lines of demarcation, one crossing the water at the south end of the floating dock and wharf, one at the north end. Lines consist of a 2-foot diameter polyethylene float and cable line and are anchored at the surface to existing structures. These lines will cover approximately 234 SF of the water surface. The installation of three floating buoy signs located approximately 75 feet from the existing quay wall and approximately 85 feet on center utilizing a 4’ elastomeric rod design and concrete anchor. The buoys will cover approximately 12.5 SF of the water’s surface. The concrete anchors total approximately 96 CF (cubic feet) of fill. The installation of a chain link fence leaf extension to an existing 7-foot tall chain link fence at the northern most end of the quay. The leaf extension will project less than 6 inches over the water beyond the quay wall. The installation of a security fence and gate with leaf extension at the south end of the Government-controlled portion of the wharf. The fence will project less than 6 inches over the water beyond the quay wall and existing timber. The installation of a security fence at the south end of the floating dock.

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, January 5, 2017.

Comments should be addressed to the Consistency Review Unit, Department of State, Office of Planning and Development, One Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Ave., Suite 1010, Albany, NY 12231, (518) 474-6000, Fax (518) 473-2464. Electronic submissions can be made at: [email protected].

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