The purpose of the hearing is for the Commission to take final action to determine the need, pursuant to Section 403.537, F.S., for the Lake Agnes-Gifford 230 kV electrical transmission line proposed by Progress Energy Florida and Tampa Electric ...

 

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

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

DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, September 12, 2007, 9:30 a.m.

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

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The purpose of the hearing is for the Commission to take final action to determine the need, pursuant to Section 403.537, F.S., for the Lake Agnes-Gifford 230 kV electrical transmission line proposed by Progress Energy Florida and Tampa Electric Company in Polk and Orange Counties, Florida. This proceeding shall: (1) allow Progress Energy Florida and 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. Docket No. 070393-EI.

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, F.A.C. All witnesses shall be subject to cross-examination at the conclusion of their testimony.

The hearing will be governed by the provision of Chapter 120, F.S.; Section 403.537, F.S.; and Chapters 25-22 and 28-106, F.A.C.

Only issues relating to the need for the electrical transmission line will be heard at the September 12, 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”, Section 403.52- 403.5365, F.S.

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].

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 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Office of Commission Clerk, 2540 Shumard Oak Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 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).