Modification of Certification, Criteria-change Modifications, Transfer of Ownership

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    DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

    NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE PROPOSED MODIFICATION OF POWER PLANT CERTIFICATION

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    62-17.211Modification of Certification, Criteria-change Modifications, Transfer of Ownership

    The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (Department) hereby provides notice of an intent to modify the Conditions of Certification issued pursuant to the Florida Electrical Power Plant Siting Act, Chapter 403.501 et seq., Florida Statutes, concerning: Lauderdale Plant, Power Plant Siting Application No. PA 89-26, OGC Case No. 15-0222. Pursuant to Section 403.516(1)(c), Florida Statutes, the Department proposes to modify the Conditions of Certification for the Florida Power & Light Company Lauderdale Plant site to incorporate 5 new combustion turbine peaker units at the facility. The project will also connect to the existing on-site transmission facilities.  A copy of the proposed modification may be obtained by contacting the Siting Coordination Office, Department of Environmental Protection, 2600 Blair Stone Rd., M.S. 5500, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400, (850)717-9000. Pursuant to Section 403.516(1)(c)2., Florida Statutes, parties to the certification proceeding have 45 days from issuance of notice to such party’s last address of record in which to object to the requested modification. Failure of any of the parties to file a timely response will constitute a waiver of objection to the requested modification. Any person who is not already a party to the certification proceeding and whose substantial interest is affected by the requested modification has 30 days from the date of publication of this public notice to object in writing. The written objection must be filed (received) in the Office of General Counsel of the Department at 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, M.S. 35, Tallahassee, Florida, 32399-3000. Mediation is not available in this proceeding.