The purpose of this hearing is for the Commission to take final action on the petition for rate increase, filed by Peoples Gas System (PGS) on August 11, 2008, 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 PGS to present evidence and testimony in support of its petition; (2) permit any intervenors to present testimony and exhibits concerning this matter; and (3) allow for such other purposes as the Commission may deem appropriate. This hearing will be governed by the provisions of Chapters 120 and 366, Florida Statutes; and Chapters 25-22 and 28-106, Florida Administrative Code. Only issues relating to this petition for rate increase will be heard at the March 4-6, 2009, hearing. 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 (850)413-6199. Any person requiring some accommodation at this hearing because of a physical impairment is asked to advise the agency at least 48 hours before the meeting by contacting: Office of Commission Clerk, 2540 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0850 or at (850)413-6770. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Agency using the Florida Relay Service, which can be reached at 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).