The Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) on January 8 announced that it would extend to March 30, 2018 the period for written comment on proposed regulations concerning hydraulic fracturing activities in the basin. Additional public hearings on the draft regulations also were announced and will take place in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania on February 22 and by telephone on March 6. The revised draft regulations and notice of public hearings were originally published on November 30, 2017. Details regarding the additional comment opportunities are provided below.

Those interested in commenting are encouraged to review the full text of the draft rules along with related materials and information on the public input procedures on the Commission’s web site at http://www.nj.gov/drbc/meetings/proposed/notice_hydraulic-fracturing.html.

Public Hearings. To supplement the four previously scheduled public hearings – two on January 23 in Waymart, Pennsylvania, and two on January 25 in Philadelphia – the Commission is adding the following two hearings:

1. February 22, 2018, 3 p.m. to as late as 7 p.m. at the Lisa Scheller-Wayne Woodman Community Services Center, Lehigh Carbon Community College, 4525 Education Park Drive, in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania. Register in advance to attend at http://bit.ly/2qI1tBC or register on-site. Persons who have registered to attend by 5 p.m. January 26, 2018 will be contacted by DRBC prior to the hearing date and provided with an early opportunity to request speaking time. Registrants may also sign up to speak at the hearing and will be heard if time allows. Elected government officials and their staff will have the opportunity to identify themselves when registering.

2. March 6, 2018, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Commission will host a moderated public hearing by telephone. Members of the public are encouraged to listen by calling 1-866-831-8713 and asking the operator to connect them to the DRBC call. Those wishing to address the Commission at this hearing can register for an opportunity to speak at http://bit.ly/2pdqxQ9.

Addresses for Written Comment. Written comments on the draft regulations will receive the same consideration as oral comments and will be accepted until 5 p.m. on March 30. Written comments and attachments should be submitted through the DRBC’s online comments webpage at http://dockets.drbc.commentinput.com/. Requests for exceptions to use of the online registration and written comment collection systems may be addressed to: Commission Secretary, DRBC, P.O. Box 7360, West Trenton, NJ 08628.

Accommodations for Special Needs. Individuals in need of an accommodation as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act who wish to attend the hearings should contact the Commission Secretary directly at 609-883-9500 ext. 203 or through the Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) at 711, to discuss how we can accommodate your needs.

Additional Information, Contacts. Additional information relating to the hearings may be provided by contacting Peter Eschbach, 609-883-9500, ext. 208 or Clarke Rupert, ext. 260.

The DRBC is a federal/interstate government agency responsible for managing the water resources within the Delaware River Basin without regard to political boundaries. The five Commission members are the governors of the basin states (Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania) and the commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, North Atlantic Division, who represents the federal government.

To learn more about the Commission, please visit www.drbc.net or follow DRBC on Twitter at @DRBC1961.

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.

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 Ave., Albany, New York. Electronic copies of the submission can also be downloaded at: http://www.dos.ny.gov/opd/programs/pdfs/Consistency/F-2017-0800_PN.pdf

In F-2017-0800, Malgorzata Serafin-Fahimi is proposing to construct an 80 foot long by 16 foot wide pile supported dock. The proposal includes two (2) 24 foot by 8 foot fingers as well as one (1) 24 foot by 4 foot finger. The proposed structure is to be located at the applicant’s property at 715 County Route 5 in the town of Richland, Oswego County. Portions of the proposed structure have been built without authorization and in violation of New York State Environmental Conservation Law (“ECL”) Section 15-0505 and Title 6 of the Official Compilation of Codes, Rules, and Regulations of the State of New York (“NYCRR”) Section 608.5.

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 22, 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 at the New York State Department of State offices located at One Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Ave., Albany, New York. Electronic copies of the submission can also be downloaded at: http://www.dos.ny.gov/opd/programs/pdfs/Consistency/F-2017-0840_PN.pdf

In F-2017-0840, Russel Bates is proposing to replace 122 feet of existing north and east side bulkhead in-place and remove a 12 foot west return and replace with 16 foot return. In addition, the applicant proposes to add 24 feet of rip-rap to the top of existing rip-rap at the end of the west return to raise top elevation one foot. Finally, the application proposes to construct a 4 foot by 5 foot platform and install a seasonal 3 foot by 20 foot ramp onto a seasonal 6 foot by 20 foot floating dock secured by two (2) 8 inch diameter anchor pilings. The activities are proposed for the applicant’s property on Mattituck Creek at 15 East Mill Road, in Mattituck, Town of Southold, Suffolk 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 22, 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 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-2017-0937_PN.pdf

In F-2017-0937, Brian Convey is proposing to construct a 273 foot long by 4 foot wide fixed wood pier utilizing “Thru-Flow” decking with a set of 4 foot by 6 foot access stairs at the landward end and a ladder at the seaward end. The 173 foot landward end of the fix pier will be at 4.5 feet above grade with remaining 100 foot at 26 to 30 inches above mean low water. The proposed structure is to be located at the applicant’s property at 30 Penniman Point Road, in the Town of Southampton, Suffolk County. The purpose of the proposed structure is to provide for recreational boating.

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 22, 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.

2017-0405 Matter of Jill Kwasney. The location of the property is at 108 Argonne Street, City of Corning (Steuben County). The petitioner requests a variance From 2015 NYS Residential Building Code Reference 302.1 Exterior Walls. The petitioner request relief to allow wood deck near the property line.

2017-0525 Matter of Hertel Coin Laundry. The location of the property is at 1278 Hertel Avenue, City of Buffalo (Erie County). The petitioner requests a variance From 2015 NYS Mechanical Code Reference 401.4 Intak opening. The petitioner request relief to allow intake opening near the property line.

2018-0027 Matter of Commodore Technology. The location of the property is at 26 Maple Avenue, Village of Bloomfield (Ontario County). The petitioner requests a variance From 2015 ICC Building Code Reference 507.4 Unlimited Building Area. The petitioner request relief to allow unlimited structure without complete sprinkler coverage and distance from property line.

2018 - 0028

In the matter of: Telluride Association

For a variance concerning fire safety and building code requirements including a variance to allow a reduction in required height of existing guard rails.

Involved is the certificate of compliance inspection of an existing three story residential occupancy, located at 217 West Avenue, City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York.

2018 - 0030

In the matter of: Visum Development Group for 118 C-Town LLC

For a variance concerning fire safety and building code requirements including a variance to allow a reduction in required width of an aerial fire apparatus access road.

Involved is the construction of a four story residential (apartment) occupancy, located at 118 College Avenue, City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York.

2018-0032 Matter of Pineridge LLC located at 1401 Stone Road, Town of Greece (Monroe County). For a variance concerning Accessibility requirements.

2018-0033 Matter of Amanda Mari for a residence located at 43 Cambric Circle, Town of Perinton (Monroe County). For a variance concerning ceiling height.

The City of Tonawanda is soliciting proposals from Administrative Service Agencies, Trustees, and Financial Organizations for services in connection with a Deferred Compensation Plan that will meet the requirements of Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code and Section 5 of the State Finance Law, including all rules and regulations issued pursuant thereto.

A copy of the proposal questionnaire may be obtained from: Joseph M. Hogenkamp, City Treasurer, City of Tonawanda, 200 Niagara St., Tonawanda, NY 14150, [email protected]

All proposals must be submitted not later than March 9th, 2018.

Pursuant to 19 NYCRR Part 1205, the variance and appeal petitions below have been received by the Department of State. Unless otherwise indicated, they involve requests for relief from provisions of the New York State Uniform Fire Preventions and Building Code. Persons wishing to review any petitions, provide comments, or receive actual notices of any subsequent proceeding may contact Brian Tollisen or Neil Collier, Building Standards and Codes, Department of State, One Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Ave., Albany, NY 12231, (518) 474-4073 to make appropriate arrangements.

2017-0397 Matter of Bret A. Hartman, 7745 E. Dead Creek Rd., Baldwinsville, NY 13027 for an appeal of the code enforcement officer’s directive regarding fire safety requirements including the installation of a sprinkler system.

Involved is a mercantile/multi-family dwelling located at 2 Cortland Street, Village of Marathon, County of Cortland, State of New York.

2017-0905 Matter of Kevin Dott & Mary Maranville, Demaranville Farm, 727 Route 29, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 for a variance concerning the installation of a sprinkler system and the required number of plumbing fixtures.

Involved is the change of occupancy of an existing barn from a mercantile occupancy to an assembly occupancy located at 727 NYS Rt. 29, Town of Saratoga, County of Saratoga, State of New York.

Pursuant to 19 NYCRR Part 1205, the variance and appeal petitions below have been received by the Department of State. Unless otherwise indicated, they involve requests for relief from provisions of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code. Persons wishing to review any petitions, provide comments, or receive actual notices of any subsequent proceeding may contact Brian Tollisen or Neil Collier, Building Standards And Codes, Department of State, One Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Ave., Albany, NY 12231, (518) 474-4073 to make appropriate arrangements.

2017-0377 Matter of Humberto Arrieta, Humberto Arrieta Services, Inc., 808 County Line Road, Amityville, NY 11701, for a variance concerning fire safety requirements, including Ceiling Heights. Involved is an existing one family dwelling located at 13 Seamans Neck, Town of Huntington, County of Suffolk, State of New York.

2017-0447 Matter of John Scott Grupp, Notaro Grupp & Associates, Architects & Planners, P.C., 1005 Glen Cove Ave., Glen Head, NY 11545, for a variance concerning fire safety requirements, including an aerial apparatus access road. Involved is a development of new one family dwellings located at or about 215 Searingtown Road, Incorporated Village of North Hills, County of Nassau, State of New York.

2017-0530 Matter of Gary Schiede, BBS Architects, Landscape Architects & Engineers, P.C. 244 E. Main Street, Patchogue, NY 11772, for a variance concerning fire safety requirements, including fire area restrictions. Involved is an existing school building located at or about 250 Merrick Road, Amityville, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk, State of New York.

2018-0020 Matter of Mark Anthony Munisteri R.A., Mark Anthony Architects, 1563 Bellmore Ave., North Bellmore, NY 11710 for a variance concerning fire safety requirements, including fire sprinklers. Involved is an existing one family dwelling located at 24 Flint Road, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk, State of New York.

2018-0035 Matter of Roger P. Smith, BBS Architects, Landscape Architects & Engineers, P.C. 244 E. Main Street, Patchogue, NY 11772, for a variance concerning fire safety requirements, including size of window openings. Involved is an existing school building located at or about 150 East Main Oyster Bay, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau, State of New York.

Pursuant to 19 NYCRR Part 1205, the variance and appeal petitions below have been received by the Department of State. Unless otherwise indicated, they involve requests for relief from provisions of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code. Persons wishing to review any petitions, provide comments, or receive actual notices of any subsequent proceeding may contact Brian Tollisen or Neil Collier, Building Standards and Codes, Department of State, One Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Ave., Albany, NY 12231, (518) 474-4073 to make appropriate arrangements.

2018-0030 Matter of Keller Eaton Architects, PC, 425 Mount Pleasant Ave., Mamaroneck, NY 10543, for a variance concerning safety requirements, including sprinklers; Involved is a single-family dwelling located at 61 Park Ave., Town of Eastchester, County of Westchester, State of New York.

2017-0474 Matter of Paolo Cericola, 42 West Street, Mount Kisco, NY 10549, for a variance concerning safety requirements, including ceiling and door height; involved is a dwelling at 42 West Street, Village of Mount Kisco, County of Westchester.

2017-0413 Matter of Catherine Coppola, 890 West End Ave., Apt 1d, New York, NY 10025, for a variance concerning safety requirements, including stair width, for a dwelling located at 1702 Holly Stream Court, Town of Brewster, County of Westchester.