The purpose of this hearing is for the Commission to: (1) take final action to determine the need, pursuant to Section 403.519, Florida Statutes (F.S.), for the Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County’s (SWA) expansion of its existing renewable energy electrical power plant located at its solid waste process and disposal site in Palm Beach County; (2) approve a purchase power contract between SWA and Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) and approve advanced funding for SWA and associated regulatory accounting and cost recovery treatment for FPL (cost recovery issues); and (3) 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 SWA and FPL to present evidence and testimony in support of their petition for a determination of need for the proposed renewable energy electrical power plant and approval of the purchase power contract and associated cost recovery issues; (2) permit any intervenors to present testimony and exhibits concerning this matter; (3) permit members of the public who are not parties to the 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 Monday, April 25, 2011. 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 renewable energy electrical power plant, approval of the purchase power contract and approval of the associated cost recovery issues will be heard at the April 25, 2011, hearing. Separate public hearings may be held before the Division of Administrative Hearings to consider environmental and other impacts of the proposed power plant, as required by the “Power Plant Siting Act,” Sections 403.501-.518, F.S.