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 docket to which all persons are invited.

DOCKET NOS. AND TITLES: Docket No. 160021-EI: Petition for rate increase by Florida Power & Light Company; Docket No. 160061-EI: Petition for approval of 2016-2018 storm hardening plan, by Florida Power & Light Company; Docket No. 160062-EI: 2016 depreciation and dismantlement study by Florida Power & Light Company; Docket No. 160088-EI: Petition for limited proceeding to modify and continue incentive mechanism, by Florida Power & Light Company.

DATE AND TIME, PREHEARING CONFERENCE: Friday, August 12, 2016, 10:00 a.m.

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

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED AT THE PREHEARING: 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.

DATES AND TIME, HEARING: Monday, August 22, 2016, 9:30 a.m.; August 23-26, 2016 and August 29, 2016 – September 2, 2016 have also been reserved for continuation of the hearing, if needed. The starting time of the next day’s session will be announced at the conclusion of the prior day. The hearing may be adjourned early if all testimony is concluded.

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

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED AT THE HEARING: The purpose of the hearing is to permit parties to present testimony and exhibits relative to the application for a rate increase by Florida Power & Light Company, and for such other purposes as the Commission may deem appropriate.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate at this proceeding should contact the Office of Commission Clerk no later than five days prior to the hearing at 2540 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0850. 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).

EMERGENCY CANCELLATION OF HEARING

If settlement of the case or a named storm or other disaster requires cancellation of the proceedings, Commission staff will attempt to give timely direct notice to the parties. Notice of cancellation 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].