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NEW YORK STATE REGISTER

VOLUME XXXII, ISSUE 7

February 17, 2010

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 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at:

1-800-221-9311 or visit our web site at: www.osc.state.ny.us

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.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Division of Criminal Justice Services Juvenile Justice Advisory Group

Pursuant to Public Officer Law Section 104, the Division of Criminal Justice Services gives notice of a meeting of the New York State Juvenile Justice Advisory Group:

Date:	March 12th, 2010
Time:	12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Place:	New York State Executive Chamber
	633 Third Avenue
	37th Floor Board Room
	New York, New York 10017

For further information contact: Carolyn C. DeLuise, Secretary to Jacquelyn Greene, Esq., Office of Program Development and Funding, Juvenile Justice Policy and Program Unit, Division of Criminal Justice Services, Four Tower Place, 3rd Fl., Albany, NY 12203, e-mail: [e-mail], [phone] Fax: [phone]

PUBLIC NOTICE

Department of Health

Pursuant to Public Health Law, Article 2, Title 5-A, Section 265-a., the Department of Health hereby gives notice of the following:

Request for Information: Emergence of a Stem Cell Research Industry in New York (FAU# 0912030141)

Purpose:

The New York State Department of Health's Stem Cell Science Program is requesting information from interested parties regarding New York's biotechnology industry and emerging stem cell research industry. Information may include: the role of state government in developing commercially viable products and clinical tools; recommendations to improve government policies relative to the translation of scientific discovery to commercial markets; and identification of economic measures to track growth and benefits of public investment of stem cell research. The information gathered as a result of this Request for Information (RFI) will be provided to the Empire State Stem Cell Board (ESSCB) and may be used to formulate the Board's strategic planning, funding proposals and broader policies related to the Empire State Stem Cell Trust Fund. This RFI is not a solicitation for funding proposals.

Background:

New York State has committed to invest $600 million over 11 years to support innovative basic, translational, and clinical stem cell research. New York State Stem Cell Science (NYSTEM) is a program of the New York State Department of Health's Wadsworth Center, whose purpose is to administer stem cell research funding based on stringent peer review and recommendations of the ESSCB. Information about the ESSCB and NYSTEM can be found at: http://stemcell.ny.gov.

To date, the ESSCB has approved $123.7 million in awards to support research that enhances the understanding of stem cell biology, accelerates the potential of cell-based therapies to treat life-threatening diseases, and positions New York to benefit economically from the emerging biotechnology field. Beyond responsibility for making funding recommendations, the ESSCB is committed to analysis and evaluation of the program's goals and outcomes. Towards developing its analysis, the ESSCB convened a Workgroup consisting of Board members, individuals engaged in commercial stem cell research development, the pharmaceutical and biotechnology business sectors and state government employees known for their practical experience developing capital investment strategies and public/private business partnerships.

The Workgroup was asked to provide comments and guidance intended to facilitate: evaluation of the economic and other benefits derived from New York's investment in stem cell research; analysis of NYSTEM program goals and strategic planning; and consideration of intellectual property and technology transfer policies that would ensure broad access to the results of state-funded research and optimum benefits to New York State and its residents. NYSTEM acknowledges the importance of gathering input from a broad constituency and is inviting interested parties to submit comments related to these specific topics. Comments, data and recommendations collected through this process may be used to inform NYSTEM program development.

Information requested:

• Name

• Affiliation

• Phone Number

• e-Mail Address

The following questions were developed in an effort to provide guidance to respondents in framing comments and opinions, and are intended to reflect a solicitation of views directly related to: developing a model to evaluate the economic and other benefits derived from New York's investment in stem cell research; identifying an appropriate matrix to assess NYSTEM program goals and strategic planning; and considering state intellectual property and technology transfer policies that will ensure broad access to the results of state-funded research and apply the principles of distributive justice to the resulting clinical applications. Based on your experience, please submit a response to as many of these questions as possible:

• Is there adequate research laboratory space available in New York State to support commercial development of potential stem cell-based therapies? Is the geographic location of available space appropriate/useful? Please elaborate.

• What funding policies and funding mechanisms would be most effective for promoting commercial competition and innovation while helping to establish/create a more robust biotechnology infrastructure in the State?

• Should NYSTEM consider establishing a Small Business Innovation Research program or other funding mechanism specifically to support small businesses engaged in stem cell research and stem cell-related technology development? If yes, please describe details of the ideal funding mechanism.

• What types of business models and funding mechanisms could be implemented to effectively encourage and support private-sector investment in NYSTEM supported research?

• What types of intellectual property/technology transfer policies create disincentives for collaborations between academic research institutions and private industry? Between the scientific community at large and private industry?

• Is there a role for state government in transferring technology resulting from publicly funded collaborations to commercialization? If yes, what should that role be?

• Should the State recover a return on its investment? If yes, what percentage should be returned?

• What metrics should be used to accurately assess the economic and other benefits derived from the NYSTEM program?

Please provide any additional input you think might be useful.

Responses:

Responses are required by 5:00 PM Eastern Time March 31, 2010.

Please send responses electronically to: [e-mail] or by mail to:

NYSTEM Stem Cell Research Industry RFI Department of Health Room C345 Empire State Plaza PO Box 509 Albany, NY 12201-0509

Results:

Information from the responses to this RFI may be used by the Department of Health/NYSTEM and ESSCB to formulate strategic planning, funding requests and broader policies related to the Empire State Stem Cell Trust Fund, although no guarantee can be made that any such funding request will be issued. This Is Not A Solicitation For Applications.

For further information, contact: Martha G. McHugh, NYSTEM, Department of Health, Wadsworth Center, Rm. C345, ESP, P.O. Box 509, Albany, NY 12201-0509, 518-486-2893, e-mail: [e-mail]

PUBLIC NOTICE

City of Jamestown

The City of Jamestown 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 the "Rules and Regulations" [Parts 9000 to 9006 of Subtitle II of Title 9 NYCRR ("Subtitle II")] promulgated by the New York State Deferred Compensation Board pursuant to the authority granted by the State Finance Law, Article 2, Section 5.

A copy of the proposed questionnaire may be obtained from: James N. Olson, Director of Financial Services, City of Jamestown, P.O. Box 150, Jamestown, NY 14702-0150, [e-mail]

All proposals must be submitted by March 17, 2010.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Department of State F-2009-0453 Date of Issuance – February 17, 2010

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 will be undertaken in a manner consistent 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-2009-0453, Upstate New York Power Corporation has applied to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District for authorization for activities associated with the construction and operation of a wind power generating facility utilizing 84 three (3) megawatt nameplate capacity wind turbines and appurtenant facilities as well as an approximately 50 mile long 230 kv electric transmission line. The project consists of:

• Construction and operation of 84 WTG. The proposed WTG will be a 3.0 MW generator with a 90 meter blade rotor diameter and a hub height of 80 meters, for a total maximum height of 125 meters (410 feet) from blade tip to ground.

• Installation and operation of associated 34.5 KV electrical collection system (ECS) connecting all WTG to an on-island electrical substation. The ECS will be both above ground and below ground.

• Construction of 17.01 miles of private service roads (up to 38 feet wide) between each WTG.

• Construction of a woody mulch area for clearing activities.

• Construction of sediment basins for erosion and stormwater control.

• Construction of a temporary dock.

• Construction of a potable and fire protection water intake pipe.

• Construction and operation of a temporary borrow pit for road aggregate.

• Construction of one permanent meteorological tower, approximately 80 meters in height.

• Construction of operation and maintenance facilities.

• Construction of a temporary rock crushing facility and concrete batch plant.

• Construction of permanent and temporary housing facilities for construction, operation and maintenance staff.

• Construction of a potable water treatment system.

• Construction of a sewage treatment system.

• Construction of an auxiliary power generating system.

• Construction of a closed loop geothermal heating and cooling system for permanent residential facilities.

• Construction of a temporary offloading facility and offloading/storage area.

• Construction of a permanent slip channel and offloading/storage area.

• Construction of a helicopter pad and garage.

• Construction and operation of a 230 kV sub-aquatic and above ground transmission line terminating at a 345kV interconnect substation in Mexico, NY.

Pertinent public information

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 19, 2010.

Comments should be addressed to the Department of State, Office of Coastal, Local Government and Community Sustainability, One Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Ave., Suite, 1010, Albany, NY 12231, Telephone [phone]; Fax [phone]

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

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, One Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Ave., Albany, NY 12231, [phone] to make appropriate arrangements.

2010-0001 Matter of Joseph Villa, 71 Arnold Ave, Amsterdam, NY 12010 for a variance related to wood on interior stairways, fire retardant of cellar ceiling and cellar stairway in accordance with the New York State Multiple Residence Law.

Involved is an existing three story three family dwelling located at 86 Center Street, City of Amsterdam, County of Montgomery, State of New York.

2010-0007 Matter of Rinker Oil Corporation c/o Bill Bradley, P.O. Box 74, Cuba, NY 14727, for a variance concerning safety requirements, including underground gasoline storage tanks, in a building located at 8874 SR 243, Town of Rushford, County of Allegany, State of New York.

2010-0051 Matter of Anthony Barretta, 7630 Creek Farm Lane, Holland Patent, NY 13354 for a variance related to fire retardant of cellar ceiling and cellar stairway in accordance with the New York State Multiple Residence Law.

Involved is an existing three story three family dwelling located at 1164 Webster Avenue, City of Utica, County of Oneida, State of New York.

SALE OF FOREST PRODUCTS

Cortland Reforestation Area No. 5 Contract No. X007698

Pursuant to Section 9-0505 of the Environmental Conservation Law, the Department of Environmental Conservation hereby gives Public Notice of the following:

Sealed bids 386.8 MBF more or less of sawtimber and 85 cords more or less of hardwood/pulpwood/firewood located on Cortland Reforestation Area No. 5, Stands A-7 and A-14, will be accepted at the Department of Environmental Conservation, Contract Unit, 625 Broadway, 10th Fl., Albany, NY 12233-5027 until 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 4, 2010.

For further information, contact: Mark Zubal, Senior Forester, Department of Environmental Conservation, Division of Lands and Forests, Region 7, 1285 Fisher Ave., Cortland, NY 13045-1090, [phone]

SALE OF FOREST PRODUCTS

Lewis Reforestation Area No. 31 Contract No. X007762

Pursuant to Section 9-0505 of the Environmental Conservation Law, the Department of Environmental Conservation hereby gives Public Notice of the following:

Sealed bids 166.5 MBF more or less of red pine sawtimber, 0.5 MBF more or less of white pine sawtimber, 395.4 cords more or less of pine pulp, and 23.95 cords more or less of firewood, located on Lewis Reforestation Area No. 31, Stands A-11 and A-25, will be accepted at the Department of Environmental Conservation, Contract Unit, 625 Broadway, 10th Fl., Albany, NY 12233-5027 until 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 4, 2010.

For further information, contact: Andrea Mercurio, Senior Forester, Department of Environmental Conservation, Division of Lands and Forests, Region 6, 7327 State Rte. 812 Lowville, NY 13367, [phone]

SALE OF FOREST PRODUCTS

Madison Reforestation Area No. 13 Contract No. X007763

Pursuant to Section 9-0505 of the Environmental Conservation Law, the Department of Environmental Conservation hereby gives Public Notice of the following:

Sealed bids for 526 cords more or less of Norway spruce, located on Madison Reforestation Area No. 13, Stand A-10, will be accepted at the Department of Environmental Conservation, Contract Unit, 625 Broadway, 10th Fl., Albany, NY, 12233-5027 until 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 4, 2010.

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, [phone]