Notice of Securities Application
The Florida Public Service Commission will consider at its September 29, 2008, Agenda Conference, Docket No. 080580-EI, Application of Tampa Electric Company for authority to issue and sell securities pursuant to Section 366.04, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 25-8, Florida Administrative Code. The Company seeks PSC approval pursuant to Section 366.04, Florida Statutes, to issue, sell and/or exchange equity securities and issue, sell, exchange and/or assume long-term debt securities and/or to assume liabilities or obligations as guarantor, endorser, or surety in an amount not to exceed in the aggregate $900 million, during the twelve month period, ending December 31, 2009. The Company also seeks approval pursuant to Section 366.04, Florida Statutes, to issue, sell, exchange and/or assume short-term debt securities with the maximum amount of short-term debt outstanding at any one time being $900 million, during the twelve month period, ending December 31, 2009. Additionally, the Company seeks authority to enter into interest rates swaps or other derivative instruments related to debt securities.
DATE AND TIME: Monday, September 29, 2008. The Agenda Conference begins at 9:30 a.m., although the time at which this item will be heard cannot be determined at this time.
PLACE: Commission Hearing Room 148, Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32301.
PURPOSE: To take final action in Docket No. 080580-EI. Any person requiring some accommodation at this hearing because of a physical impairment should call the Division of the Commission Clerk and Administrative Services, (850)413-6770, at least 48 hours prior to the hearing. Any person who is hearing or speech impaired should contact the Florida Public Service Commission by using the Florida Relay Service, which can be reached at 1(800)955-8771 (TDD).
EMERGENCY CANCELLATION OF HEARING: If a named storm or other disaster requires cancellation of the hearing, Commission staff will attempt to give timely direct notice to the parties. Notice of cancellation of the hearing will also be provided on the Commissions 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 (850)413-6199.
For additional information, please contact: Katherine Fleming, Office of the General Counsel at (850)413-6218.
