PREHEARING CONFERENCE: The purpose of this prehearing conference is to: (1) simplify the issues; (2) identify the positions of the parties on the issues; (3) consider the possibility of obtaining admissions of fact and of documents which will avoid ...

 

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

The Florida Public Service Commission announces a hearing to which all persons are invited.

PREHEARING CONFERENCE

DATE AND TIME: Thursday, May 31, 2007, 9:30 a.m.

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

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: To: (1) simplify the issues; (2) identify the positions of the parties on the issues; (3) consider the possibility of obtaining admissions of fact and of documents which will avoid unnecessary proof; (4) identify exhibits; (5) establish an order of witnesses; and (6) consider such other matters as may aid in the disposition of the action for Docket No.: 070193-EI – Petition for determination of need for Willow Oak-Davis 230 kV transmission line in Polk and Hillsborough Counties, by Tampa Electric Company.

HEARING

DATE AND TIME: Monday, June 11, 2007, 9:30 a.m.

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

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The purpose of this hearing is for the Commission to take final action to determine the need, pursuant to Section 403.537, Florida Statutes, for the Willow Oak-Davis 230 kV electrical transmission line proposed by Tampa Electric Company in Polk and Hillsborough Counties, Florida. This proceeding shall: (1) allow Tampa Electric Company to present evidence and testimony in support of its petition for a determination of need for its proposed electrical transmission line; (2) permit any intervenors to present testimony and exhibits concerning this matter; (3) permit members of the public who are not parties to the need determination proceeding the opportunity to present testimony concerning this matter; and (4) allow for such other purposes as the Commission may deem appropriate

Any member of the public who wishes to offer testimony should be present at the beginning of the hearing. By providing public testimony, a person does not become a party to the proceeding. To become an official party of record, you must file a Petition for Intervention at least five days before the final hearing, pursuant to the requirements contained in Rule 25-22.039, Florida Administrative Code. All witnesses shall be subject to cross-examination at the conclusion of their testimony.

The hearing will be governed by the provisions of Chapter 120, Florida Statutes; Section 403.537, Florida Statutes; and Chapters 25-22 and 28-106, Florida Administrative Code.

Only issues relating to the need for the electrical transmission line will be heard at the June 11, 2007, hearing. Separate public hearings may be held before the Division of Administrative Hearings to consider environmental and other impacts of the proposed electrical transmission line as required by the “Transmission Line Siting Act,” Sections 403.52-.5365, Florida Statutes.

EMERGENCY CANCELLATION OF PREHEARING AND HEARING: If a named storm or other disaster requires cancellation of the prehearing or hearing, Commission staff will attempt to give timely direct notice to the parties. Notice of cancellation of the prehearing or hearing will also be provided on the Commission’s website http://www.psc.state.fl.us/ under the Hot Topics link found on the home page. Cancellation can also be confirmed by calling the Office of the General Counsel at [phone].

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: Office of Commission Clerk, 2540 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0850, [phone]. 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: Office of Commission Clerk, 2540 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0850, [phone].