GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The Department will be conducting an informal question and answer session and informational meeting on this date and during these timeframes. The Department’s representatives will be present to answer ...  

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    DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

    The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

    DATE AND TIMES: Wednesday, February 13, 2008, Informal Question and Answer Session, 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.; Informational Meeting, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

    PLACE: Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center, 151 Civic Center Way, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411

    GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The Department will be conducting an informal question and answer session and informational meeting on this date and during these timeframes. The Department’s representatives will be present to answer questions and provide information regarding the Department’s permitting processes and Florida Power & Light Company’s permit application for a proposed 1,250 Megawatt (MW) natural gas-fueled combined cycle unit at the West County Energy Center site located at 4000, 205th Street North in unincorporated Palm Beach County. The proposed project is in addition to the 2,500 MW facility already under construction. The project is subject to a number of Department permitting requirements including (but not limited to): preconstruction review for the Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) of Air Quality pursuant to Rule 62- 212.400, Florida Administrative Code; and certification under the Florida Electrical Power Plant Siting Act pursuant to Sections 403.501-403.518, F.S.

    For questions related to this meeting or to receive a copy of the agenda, please contact Al Linero at (850)921-9523.

    Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 48 hours before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Debbie Nelson at (850)921-9537 or Deborah.Nelson@dep.state.fl.us. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

    For more information, you may contact Al Linero at (850)921-9523.