Docket Number 120234-EI- Petition to determine need for Polk 2-5 combined cycle conversion, by Tampa Electric Company.. 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. GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED AT THE HEARING: 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 modernization of Port Everglades Plant, by Florida Power & Light Company 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 Florida Power & Light to present evidence and testimony in support of their petition for a determination of need for the proposed modernization of Port Everglades Plant; (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. PUBLIC TESTIMONY: Any member of the public who wishes to offer testimony should be present at the beginning of the hearing on February 20, 2012. 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 modernization of Port Everglades Plant by Florida Power & Light will be heard at the hearing. Separate public hearings may 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 – 403.519, F.S.