12/26/07 N.Y. St. Reg. Miscellaneous Notices/Hearings
NEW YORK STATE REGISTER
VOLUME XXIX, ISSUE 52
December 26, 2007
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES/HEARINGS
Notice of Abandoned Property Received by the State Comptroller
Pursuant to provisions of the Abandoned Property Law and related laws, the Office of the State Comptroller receives unclaimed monies and other property deemed abandoned. A list of the names and last known addresses of the entitled owners of this abandoned property is maintained by the office in accordance with Section 1401 of the Abandoned Property Law. Interested parties may inquire if they appear on the Abandoned Property Listing by contacting the Office of Unclaimed Funds, Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at:
1-800-221-9311 (In New York State) (518) 270-2200 (Outside New York State)
Claims for abandoned property must be filed with the New York State Comptroller's Office of Unclaimed Funds as provided in Section 1406 of the Abandoned Property Law. For further information contact: Office of the State Comptroller, Office of Unclaimed Funds, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Insurance Department
The Superintendent of Insurance, Eric R. Dinallo, seeks the input of the public regarding a proposed plan of conversion (the “Plan”) that was filed with the Insurance Department by Health Insurance Plan of Greater New York (“HIP”) and Group Health Incorporated (“GHI” and, collectively with HIP, “EmblemHealth”). Pursuant to that Plan, HIP, GHI and certain related entities will engage in a series of transactions that will result in the conversion of HIP and GHI from not-for-profit entities to entities with for-profit status under a new holding company structure with a newly-formed Delaware corporation as the ultimate parent. Pursuant to Insurance Law Section 7317, the Department will hold two public hearings, one in Albany and one in New York City, regarding the Plan.
The public hearings are scheduled as follows:
DATE:
January 29, 2008
LOCATION:
HIP home office
55 Water Street
NEW YORK, NY
TIME:
10:00 AM
DATE:
January 31, 2008
LOCATION:
The Empire State
Performing Arts Center
(“The Egg”)
ALBANY, NY
TIME:
11:00 AM
All contractholders and subscribers, as well as participating providers of health care services under HIP and GHI health plans, will be mailed written notices of these hearings.
Any person may testify at these hearings or submit written comments concerning the Plan. Testimony or comments should address the Plan. Testimony and comments regarding the enabling legislation or the proposed disposition of the assets of EmblemHealth as required by statute will not be entertained in connection with this hearing. Any person wishing to testify should contact the Insurance Department's Public Affairs Bureau at (212) 480-5262.
Written comments should be addressed to Emblem Hearings, Public Affairs Bureau, New York State Insurance Department, 25 Beaver Street, New York, NY 10004 and/or e-mailed to the Insurance Department at EmblemHearings@ins.state.ny.us. Comments will be accepted for 30 days after the close of the last public hearing.
Chapter 58 of the Laws of 2007 was enacted in April 2007 to authorize procedures for the conversion of not-for-profit health service corporations licensed under Article 43 of the New York State Insurance Law into for-profit companies. HIP and GHI propose to convert from not-for-profit health service corporations to for-profit entities pursuant to the Plan.
The proposed Plan does not aim to affect policyholders' present rates or benefits, which will be automatically continued by the new proposed for-profit corporations.
A summary of the Plan may be obtained by calling 1-800-447-9975. The complete Plan may be viewed during normal business hours at the offices of HIP, located at 55 Water Street, 1st floor, New York, NY or at the offices of GHI, located at 441 Ninth Avenue, 1st floor, New York, New York. The complete Plan also may be viewed at the Health Bureau of the New York State Insurance Department, located at 25 Beaver Street, New York, NY and One Commerce Plaza, Albany, NY, between the hours of 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Anyone who wishes to view the Plan at the Insurance Department's New York City office should telephone Daniel Sheridan at 212 480-6093 to make an appointment. Anyone who wishes to view the Plan at the Insurance Department's Albany office should telephone Linda Flynn at 518 486-7815 to make an appointment. The Plan is also posted on the internet websites of HIP and GHI at www.hipusa.com and www.ghi.com, and the Plan is posted on the Insurance Department's website at www.ins.state.ny.us.
Anyone with questions about the Plan may call HIP or GHI at 1-877-444-6506, or the New York State Insurance Department at 212-480-5148.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Insurance Department will provide a reasonable accommodation, including interpreter services for the hearing impaired, at no charge to any covered individual wishing to attend these hearings, provided that such a request is made at least 10 days prior to the particular hearing date and either communicated in writing to Emblem Hearings, Public Affairs Bureau, Insurance Department, 25 Beaver St., New York, NY 10004, or by calling the Insurance Department at (212) 480-5262.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Department of Health
Pursuant to 42 CFR § 447.205, Department of Health hereby gives public notice of the following:
The NYS Office of Children and Family Services has created payment rates for the new Bridges to Health (B2H) Medicaid Home and Community-Based Waiver program. These rates will take effect January 1, 2008, the starting date for enrollment into the B2H Waiver program.
Home and Community-Based Waiver Services:
Effective January 1, 2008, payment rates for the B2H Waiver program have been established for the following services: Health Care Integration, Crisis Avoidance and Management and Training, Immediate Crisis Response, Intensive In-Home Support Services, Special Needs Community Advocacy and Support, Family/Caregiver Support Services, Skill Building Services, Day Habilitation, Prevocational Services, Supported Employment, Planned Respite and Crisis Respite. Rates for the Upstate and Downstate regions, comparable to the regions established by OCFS for foster care per diem payments, have been established for each service. Payment procedures have also been established for Adaptive/Assistive Equipment and Accessibility Modifications.
For the service of Health Care Integration, the primary payment rate is a monthly rate calculated using methods similar to the unbundled Medicaid rate for an Office of Mental Health Intensive Case Manager, with appropriate modifications reflecting the different rules for the B2H program and the distinct population served. Other payment rates are used in specific situations so that Health Care Integrators are correctly compensated for mid-month case transfers, short-term hospitalization of an enrolled child, and the additional activities performed during the child's initial enrollment month.
The services of Crisis Avoidance and Management and Training, Immediate Crisis Response, Intensive In-Home Support Services, Special Needs Community Advocacy and Support, Family/Caregiver Support Services, and Skill Building Services are billed in 15-minute units. Supported Employment Services are billed in one-hour units. The service rates were established using methods similar to the Office of Mental Health's rate methodology for its children's Home and Community-Based Waiver Program services of Family Support Services, Skill Building Services, Immediate Crisis Response, and Intensive In-Home Services. Crisis Avoidance and Management and Training, Special Needs Community Advocacy and Support, Family/Caregiver Support Services, and Skill Building Services may be provided in individual or group settings. Therefore, group rates have been created for these services, in addition to individual rates for all services.
The services of Day Habilitation and Prevocational Services are billed in one-hour units. These rates were based on the 75th percentile, by region and service, of rates paid by the Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities for their Day Habilitation and Prevocational Services. The 75th percentile was selected to allow consumers access to a wide range of potential service providers, while screening out the most expensive providers.
The services of Planned Respite and Crisis Respite may be billed in 15-minute units for up to four hours in a 24-hour period. If the service continues beyond four hours, it is billed at one daily rate per 24-hour period. Respite of either type that is billed in 15-minute units has service rates established in a method similar to Family/Caregiver Support Services. Respite of either type that is billed in daily units has service rates that were established in a method similar to Day Habilita-tion, using certain classes of foster care group home per diem payments as the universe from which the 75th percentile was calculated.
Because children enrolled in the B2H Waiver for children with medical fragility (B2H MedF) are required to receive Planned Respite and Crisis Respite from a nurse (Registered Professional Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse), the payment rates for Planned Respite and Crisis Respite are higher for B2H MedF than for the other two B2H Waiver types, which require respite providers to be paraprofessionals with appropriate skills and training.
The services of Adaptive/Assistive Equipment and Accessibility Modifications do not have specified payment rates. The cost of the equipment or modification is the cost that will be paid, if the procedures outlined in the B2H Program Manual have been followed and subject to the cost limits specified in that document.
Because the Bridges to Health program is a Home and Community-Based Waiver program, it is required by Federal regulation to remain cost-neutral in the aggregate when compared with the institutional care settings that would otherwise be necessary for the enrolled children.
Copies of the proposed state plan amendment 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
The public is invited to review and comment on this proposed state plan amendment.
For further information and to review and comment, please contact: Public Information Office, Office of Children & Family Services, 52 Washington St., Rensselaer, NY 12144, Tel.: (518) 473-7793, Fax: (518) 486-7550, or e-mail: info@ocfs.state.ny.us
PUBLIC NOTICE
Department of Health
Pursuant to Section 2807-C(19) of the New York State Public Health Law, the Commissioner of Health has the authority to award non-competitive grants. Therefore, the Department of Health hereby gives notice of the following:
Funds will be awarded to the Schenectady Family Health Services, Inc. to support clinic operations for the medically indigent.
For further information, contact: Maria DiBari or Catherine Fletcher, Grants Clearinghouse, Department of Health, 433 River St., 5th Fl., Troy, NY 12180, (518) 402-1068
PUBLIC NOTICE
Department of Health
Pursuant to 42 CFR § 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 Inpatient Hospital Services, to effect the following changes based on regulatory actions to be taken by the New York State Hospital Review and Planning Council.
Effective January 1, 1988, New York State established a case based payment reimbursement system for hospital services. Rates under this system are calculated on a per discharge basis rather than a per diem basis. Case based payments are made at a pre-determined specific rate for each discharge.
The case based payment system uses the diagnosis related group (DRG) patient classification system to describe the types of patients a hospital treats. The DRG system classifies patients into groups based on the patient's age, condition, diagnosis, and procedures performed. The DRG payment system is also sensitive to the medical condition that contributed to the admission of the patient to the hospital and, for neonatal cases, the birth weight.
In order to calculate payments, first the information from the patient's medical record is used to assign the patients to an appropriate DRG. The service intensity weight (SIW), which is a proxy that reflects the amount of resources consumed, is then used to calculate the DRG rate of payment. If the case is an outlier, the trimpoints and mean length of stay (LOS) must be used to calculate the appropriate outlier payments.
The State's case based payment system is based on the DRGs used by the Federal prospective payment system (PPS), modified for neonatal and AIDS cases, as required by Section 2807-c (3) of the Public Health Law. Such provision states, “The Commissioner shall establish as a basis for case classification for case based rates of payment the same system of diagnosis-related groups for classification of hospital discharges as established for purposes of reimbursement of inpatient hospital services pursuant to title XVIII of the Federal Social Security Act (Medicare) in effect on the first day of July in the year preceding the rate period.” Due to changes in the Federal DRG classification system and a better ability to differentiate among levels of illness or patients within DRGs, modification of the state's DRG system is proposed. These modifications will be effective January 1, 2008 and will enable providers to assign patients to DRG categories more appropriately and, thus, receive more appropriate reimbursement.
In addition, the SIWs, group average inlier length of stays and the high and low trim points will be updated to reflect 2004 costs and statistics reported to the Department for a representative sample of hospitals. Effective January 1 through December 31, 2008, the SIWs will reflect a blend of 25% of the weights based on the 2004 data and 75% of the weights in effect as of January 1, 2006 that are based on 1992 data. Effective January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009, the blend will be 67% of the 2004-based weights and 33% of the 1992 based weights. The implementation of 100% of the 2004-based SIWs will be effective January 1, 2010.
Effective January 1, 2008 and thereafter, adjustments to Medicaid rates for hospital inpatient services related to the update of SIWs and length of stay parameters using 2004 data cannot result in an aggregate increase or decrease to Medicaid expenditures. Proportional adjustments to rates of payment will be made to ensure aggregate payments reflect budget neutrality.
Effective January 1, 2008 and thereafter, the calculation of hospital cost outlier payments will be revised to reflect a cost to charge ratio that is based on the hospital's most recent available data and subsequently reconciled to reflect cost to charge ratio data for the year in which the discharge occurred. Previously, the cost to charge ratio was based on the most recently available information that is generally two years prior to the payment year. The annual reduction to hospital cost outlier payments is projected to be $10,000,000.
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
The public is invited to review and comment on these proposed state plan amendments.
For further information and to review and comment, please contact: Philip N. Mossman, Department of Health, Bureau of Health Economics, Corning Tower Bldg., Rm. 1110, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237, (518) 473-8822, (518) 486-5796 (FAX), or e-mail: PNM01@health.state.ny.us
PUBLIC NOTICE
Department of Health Division of Home and Community Based Services
On August 1, 2007, Governor Spitzer signed into law Chapter 410 of the Laws of 2007, expanding the Hospice Residence Pilot Program to a maximum of ten such hospice residences. As with the two pilot hospice residences authorized under the 2003 legislation, the additional pilot residences will be able to accept up to 16 patients for care.
This Request for Applications (RFA) is being issued to expand the Hospice Residence Pilot Program demonstration up to a maximum of ten hospice residences and is soliciting applications to authorize hospice residences that may each operate up to a total of 16 hospice residence beds.
Only currently licensed Article 40 (PHL) hospices are eligible to apply under this RFA.
The RFA is available on the Department of health's web site at http://www.nyhealth.gov under “Hospital, Nursing Homes and other Health Care Facilities” and then “Hospice”.
Application must be received at the following address by 4:45 p.m. on January 29, 2008: Judith R. Mooney, Co-Director, Division of Home and Community Based Services, Department of Health, 161 Delaware Ave., Delmar, NY 12054
PUBLIC NOTICE
Uniform Code Regional Boards of Review
Pursuant to 19 NYCRR 1205, the petitions below have been received by the Department of State for action by the Uniform Code Regional Boards of Review. 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 Steven Rocklin, Codes Division, Department of State, 41 State Street, Albany, NY 12231, (518) 474-4073 to make appropriate arrangements.
2007-1255 Matter of Joseph Minuta, RA, Minuta Architecture, PLLC, 345 Windsor Highway, Suite 100, New Windsor, NY 12553 for a variance concerning fire safety requirements, including the height of ceilings in a two story multiple dwelling.
Involved are alterations to an existing building, located at 1101 Route 94, Town of New Windsor, County of Orange, State of New York.
2007-1580 Matter of Reza Hourmanesh, Architect, GRH, 333 Glen Haven Rd., Rochester, NY 14609, for a variance concerning the maximum number of occupants in a building and the associated number of plumbing fixtures that are required.
Involved is the construction of an A-3 (assembly) occupancy, 2 stories in height, of Type IIb (non-combustible) construction having a cumulative gross floor area of 43,000 square feet. The building is known as the Al-Hidaya Mosque and is located at 304 Troy-Schenectady Rd.,Town of Colonie, Albany County, State of New York.
2007-1583 Matter of: James Fleischauer 36 Brian Avenue, Williamsville, NY 14221 for a variance concerning distance between exterior wall and a gas generator on the site of a one family dwelling.
Involved is the installation of a gas generator on the site of a one family dwelling, located at 36 Brian Avenue, Town of Amherst, County of Erie, State of New York.
2007-1586 Matter of Jeff Loson, MRB Group P.C., for a variance to the requirements of the New York State Building Code in effect in 1967, including fire safety considerations. The building is classified as a multiple dwelling occupancy and is two stories in height, of Type 5B construction, approximately 5,738 square feet in gross area, and is located at 17 English Road, Town of Greece, County of Monroe State of New York.
2007-1588 Matter of Gary Garippo, 242 Ilion Street, Tonawanda, NY 14150 for a variance concerning installation of new roof over already existing 2 layers of roofing material in an existing building.
Involved is the installation of a new roof over existing two layers of roof material in an existing two story, two family dwelling of wood frame construction, located at 37 Rumbold Avenue, City of North Tonawanda, County of Niagara, State of New York.
2007-1594 Matter of Peter P. Seidner, Architect, The Clover Group, 1977 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203, for a variance concerning fire safety issues including the code prohibition against openings in party walls.
Involved is a proposal to divide one existing building into two buildings that will be separated by a party wall. The building will contain an R2 (multiple dwelling) occupancy, is 5 stories in height, of Type IV (heavy timber) construction having a cumulative gross floor area of 454,000 square feet. The building is known as the Harmony Mills Mill # 3 and is located at 100 North Mohawk Street, City of Cohoes, Albany County, State of New York.
2007-1595 Matter of Douglas and Teresa Miller, 36 Sherman Avenue, Queensbuy, NY 12804, for a variance concerning fire safety issues including the code requirement for the installation of a sprinkler system and a fire alarm system.
Involved is a request to increase the allowable occupant load in an existing building. The building is a membrane dome structure. The building contains an A-4 (assembly) occupancy, 1 story in height of Type VB (combustible) construction having a cumulative gross floor area of 97,000 square feet. The building is known as the Adirondack Sports Complex and is located at 326 Sherman Avenue, Town of Queensbury, Warren County, State of New York.
2007-1611 Matter of Peter J. Hoffman, Glen Street Associates, 100 Glen St. Suite 34, Glens Falls, NY 12801, for a variance concerning fire safety issues including the code requirement for two means of egress from a 3 story building.
Involved is the reconstruction of an existing building. The building will contain a B (business) occupancy, of Type IIIB (ordinary) construction, 3 stories in height, having a cumulative gross floor area of 13,900 square feet. The building is located at 86 Glen Street, City of Glens Falls, Warren County, State of New York.
PUBLIC NOTICE
DEPARTMENT OF STATE Proclamation Revoking Limited Liability Partnerships
WHEREAS, Article 8-B of the Partnership Law, requires registered limited liability partnerships and New York registered foreign limited liability partnerships to furnish the Department of State with a statement every five years updating specified information, and
WHEREAS, the following registered limited liability partnerships and New York registered foreign limited liability partnerships have not furnished the department with the required statement, and
WHEREAS, such registered limited liability partnerships and New York registered foreign limited liability partnerships have been provided with 60 days notice of this action;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Lorraine A. Cortés-Vázquez, Secretary of State of the State of New York, do declare and proclaim that the registrations of the following registered limited liability partnerships are hereby revoked and the status of the following New York foreign limited liability partnerships are hereby revoked pursuant to the provisions of Article 8-B of the Partnership Law, as amended:
DOMESTIC REGISTERED LIMITED
LIABILITY PARTNERSHIPS
A
A & A B R CHIROPRACTIC, LLP (02)
ALIZIO & GALFUNT, LLP (02)
ARO, LLP (97)
ATLAS & AXIS CHIROPRACTIC, LLP (02)
B
BERNER, MARINO & WRIGHT, LLP (02)
BODNER & O'ROURKE, L.L.P. (02)
BRIGHTON VISION ASSOCIATES, LLP (97)
BROCK PARTNERS LLP (02)
F
FEIFER & GREENBERG LLP (02)
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GINSBERG & MYER, L.L.P. (02)
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HARLEM FAMILY DENTAL, LLP (02)
HOMLER & HOMLER, LLP (02)
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IDIT R. FORKOSH DPM, L.L.P. (02)
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JOSEPH AND KOPPEL LLP (02)
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KESTENBAUM, DANNENBERG & KLEIN, LLP (97)
KINGSBROOK PODIATRY ASSOCIATES, LLP (02)
KIRKLAND ABRAMS ARCHITECTS, LLP (02)
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LAZAROWITZ & MANGANILLO, LLP (02)
LEVINE AND MARKS, LLP (02)
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MARX, LANGE, GUTTERMAN LLP (97)
MICHAELOFF & SULLIVAN, LLP (02)
MICHELSTEIN & GREENBERG, LLP (97)
MORRIS J. ZAKHEIM & CO., LLP (02)
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NAVON & MILLER, CPA, LLP (02)
NEWBURGH RADIOLOGY SERVICE ASSOCIATES, LLP (97)
NORTHERN SUBURBS ANESTHESIA, A PROFESSIONAL
LLP (97)
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OLSEN & OLSEN LLP (02)
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PUGLISI HEBEN & GIOFFRE, LLP (97)
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QUARTO LOPEZ LLP (02)
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R.K. COLON-RECTAL SURGEONS LLP (02)
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SALMON & PFALZGRAF, LLP (97)
SEROTTE, CUMMING LLP (02)
SINGER BLOCK & MATLES, LLP (97)
SITOMER & HOGAN, LLP (02)
SKLOVER, HIMMEL, WATANABE & BERNSTEIN, LLP (97)
SOUTH RICHMOND VETERINARY PRACTICE, L.L.P. (97)
SOUTH SHORE DIABETES & ENDOCRINOLOGY, LLP (97)
STEIN & SCHONFELD, LLP (02)
STEPHEN E. CARNEY, D.D.S., CHRISTOPHER H.
REILLY, D.D.S., M. (97)
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WILLIAM J. HAYHURST AND JOEL I. ZARITSKY, L.L.P. (97)
FOREIGN REGISTERED LIMITED
LIABILITY PARTNERSHIPS
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CANAL JEWELRY.COM HARLEM I, LLP (02) (DE)
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RBSM LLP (02) (PA)
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SCHULMAN WOLFSON PUCCI & ABRUZZO, LLP (02)
(NJ)
WITNESS my hand and the official seal of the Department of State at its office in the city of Albany this twenty-sixth day of December in the year two thousand seven.
LORRAINE A. CORTÉS-VÁZQUEZ
Secretary of State
SALE OF FOREST PRODUCTS
Allegany Reforestation Area No. 2 Contract No. X006765
Pursuant to Section 9-0505 of the Environmental Conservation Law, the Department of Environmental Conservation hereby gives Public Notice for the following Sale of Forest Products:
Sealed bids for — 298.1 MBF, more or less, of hardwood timber located on Allegany Reforestation Area No. 2; Stands 151, 187, 193 & 194 will be accepted at the Department of Environmental Conservation, Contract Unit, 625 Broadway, 10th Fl., Albany, NY 12233-5027 until 11:00 a.m., Thurs., Jan. 10, 2008.
For further information, contact: Dave Zlomek, Senior Forester, Department of Environmental Conservation, Division of Lands and Forests, Region 9, 5425 County Rte. 48, Belmont, NY 14813-9758, (585) 268-5392
SALE OF FOREST PRODUCTS
Chenango Reforestation Area Nos. 8, 14 Contract No. X006809
Pursuant to Section 9-0505 of the Environmental Conservation Law, the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation hereby gives Public Notice for the following Sale of Forest Products:
Sealed bids for 168.0 MBF, more or less, of Norway spruce 9″-19″; 7 cords, more or less, of Norway spruce 6″-8″; 1.8 MBF, more or less, of red maple; 1.0 MBF, more or less, of black cherry; 0.6 MBF, more or less, of aspen; 0.5 MBF, more or less, of white ash; 0.5 MBF, more or less, of white pine; 0.2 MBF, more or less, of hard maple; 0.1 MBF, more or less, of black birch and 22 cords, more or less, of firewood located on Chenango Reforestation Area No. 8; Stand C-7 and Chenan-go Reforestation Area No. 14; Stands A-41 & 44 will be accepted at the Department of Environmental Conservation, Contract Unit, 625 Broadway, 10th Fl., Albany, NY 12233-5027 until 11:00 a.m. on Thurs., Jan. 10, 2008.
For further information, contact: Robert Slavicek, Supervising Forester, Department of Environmental Conservation, Division of Lands and Forests, Region 7, 2715 State Hwy. 80, Sherburne, NY 13460-4507, (607) 674-4036