FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMMISSION CONFERENCE AGENDA
CONFERENCE DATE AND
TIME: Tuesday, January
10, 2023, 9:30 a.m.
LOCATION: Betty Easley Conference Center, Joseph P. Cresse Hearing Room 148
DATE ISSUED: December 28, 2022
NOTICE
Persons affected by Commission action on certain items on this agenda
may be allowed to address the Commission, either informally or by oral argument,
when those items are taken up for discussion at this conference. These items
are designated by double asterisks (**) next to the item number.
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cases (such as declaratory statements and interim rate orders) in which an
order is issued based on a given set of facts without hearing. See Florida
Administrative Code Rules 25-22.0021 (agenda conference participation) and
25-22.0022 (oral argument).
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1** Docket No. 20220182-GU – Proposed amendment of Rule 25-12.005, F.A.C., Codes and Standards Adopted.
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Rule Status: |
Proposed |
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Commissioners Assigned: |
All Commissioners |
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Prehearing Officer: |
Passidomo |
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Staff: |
GCL: Rubottom ECO: Guffey ENG: Kissel, Graves |
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(Proposal May Be Deferred)
Issue 1:
Should the Commission propose the amendment of Rule 25-12.005, F.A.C., Codes and Standards Adopted?
Yes. The Commission should propose the amendment of Rule 25-12.005, F.A.C., as set forth in Attachment A. The Commission should also certify that Rule 25-12.005, F.A.C., is not a rule the violation of which would be a minor violation pursuant to Section 120.695, F.S.
Issue 2:
Should this docket be closed?
Yes. If no requests for hearing or JAPC comments are filed, and no proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative is submitted, the rule may be filed with the Department of State for adoption, and the docket should be closed.
2**PAA Docket No. 20220185-WS – Application for limited alternative rate increase in Hardee, Manatee, Marion, Polk, and Pasco Counties, by Charlies Creek Utilities, LLC, Crestridge Utilities, LLC, East Marion Utilities, LLC, Heather Hills Utilities, LLC, Holiday Gardens Utilities, LLC, Lake Yale Utilities, LLC, McLeod Gardens Utilities, LLC, Orange Land Utilities, LLC, Sunny Shores Utilities, LLC, Sunrise Water, LLC and West Lakeland Wastewater, LLC.
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Critical Date(s): |
02/06/23 (Petition for Temporary Waiver Deemed Approved if Not Granted or Denied by this Date pursuant to Section 120.542(8), Florida Statutes, (F.S.)) |
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Commissioners Assigned: |
All Commissioners |
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Prehearing Officer: |
La Rosa |
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Staff: |
GCL: Harper, Jones AFD: Richards, Higgins ECO: Bruce, Hudson ENG: Davis, Ellis |
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Issue 1:
Should the Commission grant FUS1’s Petition for a waiver of Rule 25-30.020(2)(f), F.A.C.?
No, the Commission should deny FUS1’s Petition for a waiver of Rule 25-30.020(2)(f), F.A.C.
Issue 2:
Should this docket be closed?
No. The docket should remain open.
3**PAA Docket No. 20220158-GU – Joint petition for approval of territorial agreement in Santa Rosa County, by the City of Gulf Breeze and the Okaloosa Gas District.
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Critical Date(s): |
None |
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Commissioners Assigned: |
All Commissioners |
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Prehearing Officer: |
Graham |
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Staff: |
ECO: Guffey GCL: Dose, J. Crawford |
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Issue 1:
Should the Commission approve the proposed new Territorial Agreement between the City of Gulf Breeze and the Okaloosa Gas District in southern Santa Rosa County?
Yes, the Commission should approve the proposed new Territorial Agreement between the City Gulf Breeze and the Okaloosa Gas District in southern Santa Rosa County. The proposed Agreement will define the parties’ respective service areas in southern Santa Rosa County pursuant to the amended Chapter 2021-262, Laws of Florida, and comply with the legislative directive that the Disputed Area be determined by a final order of the Commission. Additionally, the proposed Agreement will avoid duplication of service and mitigate the potential for future disputes.
Issue 2:
Should this docket be closed?
If no protest is filed by a person whose substantial interests are affected within 21 days of the issuance of the Order, this docket should be closed upon the issuance of a Consummating Order.
4**PAA Docket No. 20220164-GU – Joint petition for approval of territorial agreement in Santa Rosa County, by the Okaloosa Gas District and the City of Milton.
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Critical Date(s): |
None |
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Commissioners Assigned: |
All Commissioners |
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Prehearing Officer: |
Passidomo |
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Staff: |
ECO: Guffey GCL: Watrous, J. Crawford |
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Issue 1:
Should the Commission approve the proposed new Territorial Agreement between the City of Milton and the Okaloosa Gas District in Santa Rosa County?
Yes, the Commission should approve the proposed new Territorial Agreement between the City of Milton and the Okaloosa Gas District in Santa Rosa County. The proposed Territorial Agreement will clearly define specific service boundaries within Santa Rosa County between Milton and the Gas District and will avoid duplication of facilities and services.
Issue 2:
Should this docket be closed?
If no protest is filed by a person whose substantial interests are affected within 21 days of the issuance of the Order, this docket should be closed upon the issuance of a Consummating Order.