FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMMISSION CONFERENCE AGENDA
CONFERENCE DATE AND
TIME: Tuesday, September
10, 2024, 9:30 a.m.
LOCATION: Betty Easley Conference Center, Joseph P. Cresse Hearing Room 148
DATE ISSUED: August 29, 2024
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.
To participate informally, affected persons need only appear at the
conference and request the opportunity to address the Commission on an item
listed on the agenda. Informal participation is not permitted: (1) on
dispositive motions and motions for reconsideration; (2) when a recommended
order is taken up by the Commission; (3) in a rulemaking proceeding after the record
has been closed; or (4) when the Commission considers a post-hearing
recommendation on the merits of a case after the close of the record. The
Commission allows informal participation at its discretion in certain types of
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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transcripts are available online at https://www.floridapsc.com,
by selecting Conferences
& Meeting Agendas and
Commission Conferences of the FPSC.
An official vote of "move staff" denotes that the Item's
recommendations were approved.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing
a special accommodation to participate at this proceeding should contact the
Office of Commission Clerk no later than five days prior to the conference at
2540 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0850 or 850-413-6770
(Florida Relay Service, 1-800-955-8770 Voice or 1-800-955-8771 TDD). Assistive
Listening Devices are available upon request from the Office of Commission
Clerk, Gerald L. Gunter Building, Room 152.
The Commission Conference has a live video broadcast the day of the
conference, which is available from the FPSC website. Upon completion of the conference, the
archived video will be available from the website by selecting Conferences & Meeting Agendas, then Audio and Video Event Coverage.
EMERGENCY CANCELLATION OF CONFERENCE: If a named storm or other
disaster requires cancellation of the Conference, Commission staff will attempt
to give timely notice. Notice of cancellation will be provided on the
Commission’s website (https://www.floridapsc.com) under
the Hot Topics link on the home page. Cancellation can also be confirmed by
calling the Office of Commission Clerk at 850-413-6770.
If you have any questions, contact the Office of Commission Clerk at 850-413-6770 or Clerk@psc.state.fl.us.
1** Docket No. 20240097-TP – 2025 State certification under 47 C.F.R. §54.313 and §54.314, annual reporting requirements for high-cost recipients and certification of support for eligible telecommunications carriers.
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Critical Date(s): |
10/01/24 (Filing deadline with the Federal Communications Commission and the Universal Service Administration Company) |
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Commissioners Assigned: |
All Commissioners |
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Prehearing Officer: |
Fay |
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Staff: |
IDM: Nave, Wooten, Long GCL: Farooqi, Marquez |
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Issue 1:
Should the Commission certify to USAC and the FCC that Bright House Networks Information Services (Florida), LLC; CenturyLink of Florida, Inc.; Consolidated Communications of Florida Company; Frontier Florida LLC; ITS Telecommunications Systems, LLC d/b/a Blue Stream Fiber; Northeast Florida Telephone Company d/b/a NEFCOM; Quincy Telephone Company d/b/a TDS Telecom; Smart City Telecommunications LLC d/b/a Smart City Telecom; Windstream Communications, LLC; and Windstream Florida, LLC are eligible to receive federal high-cost support?
Yes. The Commission should certify to USAC and the FCC that Bright House Networks Information Services (Florida), LLC; CenturyLink of Florida, Inc.; Consolidated Communications of Florida Company; Frontier Florida LLC; ITS Telecommunications Systems, LLC d/b/a Blue Stream Fiber; Northeast Florida Telephone Company d/b/a NEFCOM; Quincy Telephone Company d/b/a TDS Telecom; Smart City Telecommunications LLC d/b/a Smart City Telecom; Windstream Communications, LLC; and Windstream Florida, LLC are eligible to receive federal high-cost support.
Issue 2:
Should
this docket be closed?
Yes.
This docket should be closed upon issuance of a Final Order.
2**PAA Docket No. 20240071-GU – Petition for approval of safety, access, and facility enhancement program modifications, by Florida City Gas.
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Critical Date(s): |
None |
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Commissioners Assigned: |
All Commissioners |
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Prehearing Officer: |
Administrative |
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Staff: |
ECO: P. Kelley ENG: Ellis, King, Thompson GCL: Sparks, Farooqi |
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Issue 1:
Should the Commission approve FCG's proposed modifications to the Safety, Access, and Facility Enhancement program?
Yes, the Commission should approve FCG’s proposed modifications to the SAFE program and its associated components to include: (i) replacing of span pipe; (ii) burying shallow and exposed pipelines; and (iii) replacing of obsolete pipe and related facilities. The proposed program modification should improve the safety of FCG’s natural gas infrastructure and reduce risk to life and property, and is consistent with the Commission’s prior Orders.
Issue 2:
Should this docket be closed?
Yes. 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.