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Florida Public Service Commission Grants Extension of Confidential Classification for Florida Power & Light Company's Documents

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The Florida Public Service Commission has issued an order granting an extension of confidential classification for certain documents submitted by Florida Power & Light Company, a major electric utility in the state. The commission, led by Commissioner Gabriella Passidomo, decided to extend the confidentiality of the documents for up to 18 months, citing concerns that disclosure of the information could impair the security of nuclear power plants owned by FPL. The documents in question pertain to the pipeline diagrams and security systems of FPL's nuclear power plants, including Turkey Point Units 3 and 4 and St. Lucie Units 1 and 2.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Florida Public Service Commission has granted an extension of confidential classification for Florida Power & Light Company's documents, including pipeline diagrams and security systems of FPL's nuclear power plants.
  • The commission cited concerns that disclosure of the information could harm the security of the plants and impair FPL's business operations.
  • The extension of confidentiality is for up to 18 months, during which time the documents will remain exempt from disclosure under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
  • The order, issued by Commissioner Gabriella Passidomo, specifically states that the material contains "proprietary confidential business information" entitled to protection under Section 366.093, Florida Statutes.
  • The commission has also notified the parties of record and interested persons that the order contains a Notice of Further Proceedings or Judicial Review, which allows for potential reconsideration or judicial review of the decision.
  • FPL has argued that the information, if disclosed, could cause harm to its ratepayers or business operations, and has not been voluntarily disclosed to the public.

Statistics:

  • Up to 18 months: The duration of the extension of confidentiality for FPL's documents, during which time they will remain exempt from disclosure.
  • 0830 Sharnard Oak Boulevard: The address of the Florida Public Service Commission in Tallahassee, Florida.
  • 32399: The zip code of the Florida Public Service Commission's address in Tallahassee, Florida.
  • 413-6770: The phone number of the Florida Public Service Commission.
  • Florida Statutes, Section 366.093: The statutory basis for the classification of FPL's documents as proprietary confidential business information.
  • Chapter 119, Florida Statutes: The chapter of Florida statutes governing public records and the exemption from disclosure of certain confidential information.

Sources:

  • Florida Public Service Commission (09/11/24): "In re: Fuel and purchased power cost recovery clause with generating performance incentive --fa-cto-r. --------------- DOCKET NO. 20240001-EI ORDER NO. PSC-2024-0422-CFO-EI ISSUED: September 11, 2024"
  • Florida Statutes, Section 366.093: "Proprietary confidential business information; classification; exceptions"
  • Chapter 119, Florida Statutes: "Public records; access to; exceptions"

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