5/7/08 N.Y. St. Reg. Miscellaneous Notices/Hearings
NEW YORK STATE REGISTER
VOLUME XXX, ISSUE 19
May 07, 2008
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:
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
Superintendent of Insurance Eric R. Dinallo seeks the input of the public to determine whether he will revise eligible coverages on the export list, as set forth in Insurance Department Regulation 41 (11 NYCRR 27). A public hearing on June 13 in New York City will explore the possibility of increasing insurance capacity by easing access to unauthorized insurers when the authorized insurance market is unresponsive.
The hearing is being held pursuant to Section 2118(b)(4) of the Insurance Law, which authorizes the Superintendent, after conducting a public hearing, to amend the number of declinations required to be obtained prior to making an excess line placement, with respect to particular coverages.
Regulation 41 establishes standards and procedures for the placement of insurance by licensed excess line brokers with insurers not authorized to do business in New York. Among those requirements is that before a New York insurance risk can be placed with an unauthorized insurer, the risk must be offered to and declined by three authorized insurers that the excess line broker has reason to believe would consider writing that type of coverage or class of insurance. The second amendment to Regulation 41 established a list of coverages, commonly referred to collectively as the “Export List”, which may be placed by excess line brokers with unauthorized insurers without first having to obtain the requisite number of declinations from authorized insurers.
The Excess Line Association of New York has proposed the addition of several classes to the export list on behalf of its members, which is available on the Insurance Department's website at www.ins.state.ny.us/iprop.htm#r41. Also included on the website is a list of the current coverages on the export list.
The public hearing will be held on June 13, 2008 at 10 a.m. at the New York State Insurance Department Neil Levin Hearing Room, 5th Floor, 25 Beaver St, New York, NY 10004. The hearing is open to the public.
Those wishing to testify at the hearing should contact the Department's Public Affairs Bureau at (212) 480-5262. Oral testimony will be allowed for up to 10 minutes per speaker. Written comments for the hearing record may be submitted to Export List Hearings, Public Affairs Bureau, New York State Insurance Department, 25 Beaver Street, New York, NY 10004, or e-mailed to PublicHearingsComments@ins.state.ny.us with the subject line “EXPORT LIST HEARINGS.” Comments will be accepted up to 15 days following the public hearing.
Oral or written testimony should address topics pertaining to the availability of insurance coverage by both authorized and unauthorized insurers, such as:
• The extent to which a particular type of coverage is readily available from authorized insurers.
• The reason(s) a particular type of coverage is not readily available from authorized insurers.
• The volume and nature of denials and restrictions on the coverage in question.
• Whether and the extent to which certain types of coverage are available from unauthorized insurers.
• The efficacy of a market assistance program as an alternative to the addition of any type of coverage to the export list.
For additional information about the hearing, please contact Jack Stein, Associate Insurance Examiner, Property Bureau, at (212) 480-5479, or by e-mail at jstein@ins.state.ny.us.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Department of Health
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 long term care and non-institutional services to comply with proposed State legislation now under consideration. The following significant changes are proposed:
Long-Term Care Services:
• The current authority to adjust Medicaid rates of payment for non-public residential health care facilities (RHCFs) to include an adjustment for recruitment and retention of non-supervisory health care workers or any worker with direct patient care responsibility has been extended through March 31, 2010, and each state fiscal year thereafter. Aggregate payments for the periods are: April 1, 2008 through March 31, 2009, $64.8 million; and April 1, 2009 through March 31, 2010 and each state fiscal year thereafter, $26.2 million.
Non-Institutional Services:
• Continues effective for the period April 1, 2008 through March 31, 2009, additional payments of up to $16 million in the aggregate to enhance the provision, accessibility, quality, and/or efficiency of home care services by home care providers located in social services districts that do not include a city with a population of over one million persons.
The estimated annual net aggregate increase in gross Medicaid expenditures attributable to new initiatives for state fiscal year 2008/2009 is $80.8 million.
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 this proposed state plan amendment.
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), e-mail: PNM01@health.state.ny.us
PUBLIC NOTICE
Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority
Pursuant To Chapter 494 Of The Laws Of 1990 And Pursuant To Triborough Bridge And Tunnel Authority's (TBTA) Procurement Guide, You Are Hereby Invited To Become A Supplier To TBTA For Regularly Procured Requirements For Goods, Materials And Services. The Types Of Items Are Listed Below:
Cameras And Accessories, Monitors, Audio Tapes, Video Tapes, Cable, Tape Recorders, Still Cameras; Film, Overhead Projectors, Slide Projectors, Screens.
Security Equipment: Amplifiers, Security Cameras and Accessories, Closed Circuit T.V. Connectors, Security Camera Enclosures and Housings, Photo Film, Switches, Generators, Camera Lenses, Power Supplies, Digital Video Tape, Transformers, Uninterruptible Power Supplies, Video Cassette Recorders, Digital Video Multiplexers.
Clothing & Equipment: Uniforms And Accessories, Overcoats, Work Clothes, Shoes, Boots And Rubbers, Revolvers, Ammunition, Cartridge Case, Gun Cleaners, Nameplate Badges, Nameplate Holders, Belts, Billy Club & Holders, Handcuffs, Handcuffs Pouches, Key Ring Holders, Nightstick & Holders, Summons & Memo Book Holders, Safety Vests; Whistles, Blankets, Collar brass insignia.
Plumbing Supplies, Such As Bushing; Elbows; Flanges; Nipples; Plugs; Tees; Unions; Valves; Pipe Compound; Pipe; Washers.
Services —
Septic Tank Cleaning; Carpeting; Automotive Repairs; Painting; Flags, Flag Poles; Radioactive Waste Removal; Film-Developing, Chair & Furniture Rental; Air Conditioning, Heating Services; Armored Car Services; Film Rental, Office & Building Custodial Services, Supply & Repair Services; Uniform Cleaning Services; Clean Vents & Exhaust Fans; Advertising; Burglar Alarm Services; Printing; Radio Maintenance; Weather Warning Services.
Stationery — Shipping Bags; Rubber Bands; Ring Binders; Clip Boards; Index Cards; Cement; Chalk; Paper Clamp; Binder Clips; Envelopes; Erasers; File Folders; Labels; Paper; Pens; Pencils; Pocket-File; Rulers; Pencil Sharpeners; Shears; Date Stamps; Staple Removers; Index Tabs; Typewriter Supplies; Copier Supplies, Record Keeping Supplies, Storage/Filing Supplies, Electronic & Computer Supplies, Writing Instruments, Books.
Toll Equipment, Parts & Supplies, Such As Assemblies; Cam Contracts; Canisters; Circuit Boards; Coin Handling Bags; Ticket Punchers; Currency Straps; Counters; Plexiglass Collector Protectors; Recording Equipment; Ribbons; Relays; Resistors; Pressure Rollers; Solenoids; Springs; Time Recorder Units; Treadles; Tokens.
Welding Supplies
Flints; Lighters; Regulators; Rods — Welding,
Oxygen, Acetylene.
To Be Placed On TBTA's Suppliers (Bidder's) List, Please Advise The Authority In Writing Of Your Interest For Specific Items Or Categories Of Items And An Application Will Be Mailed To You. Send All Inquires to Victoria Warren, Bid Administration Manager, Contracts Division, Triborough Bridge And Tunnel Authority, 2 Broadway, 24th Floor, New York, NY 10004. State that you are communicating as a result of this State Register Publication.
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, (518) 474-4073 to make appropriate arrangements.
2008-0150 Matter of Wagner Nineveh, Inc., ac/o Bruce Richards, 224 County Route 26, Nineveh, NY 13813 for a variance concerning fire-safety requirements, including an increase in allowable building area beyond that permitted by the provisions of the code.
Involved is an addition to an existing lumber mill, known as Wagner Lumber, located at 224 County Route 26, in the Town of Afton, County of Chenango, State of New York.
