The purpose of this hearing is for the Florida Public Service Commission to take evidence upon which it will take final action to determine the need, pursuant to Section 403.537, Florida Statutes (F.S.), for the Orlando Utilities Commission’s (OUC) proposed construction and operation of a 230 kV electrical transmission line that would be located in Orange and Osceola Counties. The proposed electrical line will start at OUC’s existing Magnolia Ranch Substation in Orange County and will terminate at the St. Cloud East Substation in Osceola County. This proceeding shall: (1) allow OUC to present testimony and other evidence in support of its petition for a determination of need for the Orlando/St. Cloud Regional Resiliency Connection 230 kV Transmission Line; (2) permit any intervenors to present testimony and other evidence concerning the proposed line; (3) permit members of the public who are not parties to the need determination proceeding to present testimony concerning the proposed line; and (4) allow for such other proceedings relevant to the proposed line as the Commission may deem appropriate.