To amend rules to require utilities to meet higher standards for the construction of overhead electrical transmission and distribution facilities to better withstand the effects of extreme weather events.

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

DOCKET NO: 060173-EU

RULE NOS.: RULE TITLES:

25-6.034 STANDARD OF CONSTRUCTION

25-6.064 EXTENSION OF FACILITIES AND INSTALLATION OF NEW OR UPGRADED FACILITIES;

CONTRIBUTION IN AID OF CONSTRUCTION

25-6.078 SCHEDULE OF CHARGES

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To amend rules to require utilities to meet higher standards for the construction of overhead electrical transmission and distribution facilities to better withstand the effects of extreme weather events.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Strengthening of overhead electrical transmission and distribution infrastructure to address the effects of extreme weather events. 

SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 350.127(2) FS., 366.04(2)(f) FS., 366.05(1) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 366.03 FS., 366.041(1)(4) FS., 366.04(2)(f) FS., 366.04(6) FS., 366.05(1) FS., 366.06(1) FS.

A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:

DATE AND TIME: April 17, 2006, 9:30 a.m.

PLACE: Betty Easley Conference Center, Room 148, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida

Any person requiring some accommodation at this workshop because of a physical impairment should call the Division of the Commission Clerk and Administrative Services at [phone] at least 48 hours prior to the hearing. Any person who is hearing or speech impaired should contact the Florida Public Service Commission by using the Florida Relay Service, which can be reached at: 1(800)955-8771 (TDD).

One or more Commissioners may be in attendance.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Larry D. Harris, Associate General Counsel, Office of the General Counsel, Florida Public Service Commission, 2540 Shumard Oak Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0862, [phone].

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE.