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 unnecessary proof; (4) ...

 

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

The Florida Public Service Commission announces a prehearing conference and a hearing in the following dockets to which all persons are invited.

DOCKET NO. AND TITLE: Docket Number 080203-EI – Petition to determine need for West County Energy Center Unit 3 electrical power plant, by Florida Power & Light Company; Docket No.: 080245-EI – Petition for determination of need for conversion of Riviera Plant in Palm Beach County, by Florida Power & Light Company; Docket No.: 080246-EI – Petition for determination of need for conversion of Cape Canaveral Plant in Brevard County, by Florida Power & Light Company

PREHEARING CONFERENCE

DATE AND TIME: Monday, June 9, 2008, 9:30 a.m.

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

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: 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 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.

HEARING

DATES AND TIME: Monday – Tuesday, June 23-24, 2008, 9:30 a.m.

PLACE: Room 148, Betty Easley Conference Center, 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 403.519, Florida Statutes (F.S.), for Florida Power & Light Company’s (FPL) proposed electrical power plant to be constructed in Palm Beach County, for FPL’s proposed conversion of the Riviera Plant in Palm Beach County, for FPL’s proposed conversion of Cape Canaveral Plant in Brevard County and to consider any motions or other matters that may be pending at the time of the hearing. The Commission may rule on any such motions from the bench or may take the matters under advisement. This proceeding shall: (1) allow FPL to present evidence and testimony in support of its petition for a determination of need for its proposed construction and conversion of electrical power plants; (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 on Monday, June 23, 2008. 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 (F.A.C.). 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, F.S.; Section 403.519, F.S.; and Chapters 25-22 and 28-106, F.A.C. Only issues relating to the need for the electrical power plant will be heard at the June 23-24, 2008, hearing. Separate public hearings will be held before the Division of Administrative Hearings to consider environmental and other impacts of the proposed power plants, as required by the “Power Plant Siting Act,” Sections 403.501-.519, F.S.

Any person requiring some accommodation at this meeting because of a physical impairment is asked to advise the agency at least 48 hours before the 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: Florida Public Service Commission, Office of Commission Clerk, 2540 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0850.

Emergency Cancellation of Customer Meeting – If a named storm or other disaster requires cancellation of the meeting, Commission staff will attempt to give timely direct notice to the parties. Notice of cancellation of the meeting 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].

For more information, you may contact: Florida Public Service Commission, Office of the Commission Clerk, 2540 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0850, [phone].