NOTICE OF PREHEARING AND HEARING: The FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION announces a prehearing conference and a hearing in the following docket to which all persons are invited. DOCKET NO. AND TITLE: Docket Number 20260020-EI – Petition for determination of need for Andytown-Oasis transmission lines project in Broward and Miami-Dade Counties, by Florida Power & Light Company. PREHEARING CONFERENCE DATE AND TIME: April 7, 2026, immediately following the Commission's Agenda and Internal Affairs Conferences scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. PLACE: Room 148, Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida. GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The purpose of the prehearing conference is to: (1) simplify the issues; (2) identify the parties' positions; (3) consider whether admissions of fact and documents can be obtained to avoid unnecessary proof; (4) identify exhibits; (5) establish an order of witnesses; and (6) address any other matters that may aid in the disposition of the action. HEARING DATE AND TIME: April 23, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. PLACE: Room 148, Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida. GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The purpose of the hearing is for the Commission to take final action to determine the need, pursuant to Section 403.537, Florida Statutes (F.S.), for Florida Power & Light Company's (FPL) proposed construction of 230 kV and 500 kV transmission lines in parts of Broward and Miami-Dade Counties. The Andytown-Oasis transmission lines project will include four new transmission lines: one 500 kV line starting at FPL's existing Andytown substation in Broward County and ending at FPL's planned Oasis substation in Miami-Dade County; one 500 kV line starting at FPL's existing Quarry substation in Miami-Dade County and ending at FPL's planned Oasis substation in Miami-Dade County; one 230 kV line starting at FPL's planned Oasis substation in Miami-Dade County and ending at FPL's existing Quarry substation in Miami-Dade County; and one 230 kV line starting at FPL's planned Oasis substation in Miami-Dade County and ending at FPL's existing Levee substation in Miami-Dade County. This proceeding shall: (1) allow FPL to present evidence and testimony in support of the need for the Andytown-Oasis Transmission Lines project; (2) allow intervenors to present testimony and exhibits on this matter; (3) provide members of the public who are not parties to the proceeding an opportunity to present testimony on this matter; and (4) address any other matters the Commission may deem appropriate. The Commission may rule on any such matters from the bench or may take the matters under advisement. Members of the public who are not parties to the proceeding will have an opportunity to present sworn testimony at the hearing regarding the need for the proposed Andytown-Oasis Transmission Lines project. Providing public testimony does not make a person a party to the proceeding. To become an official party of record, you must file a Petition for Intervention no later than twenty (20) days before the final hearing, pursuant to the requirements contained in Rule 28-106.205, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.). All witnesses may 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 403.537, F.S.; and Chapters 25-22 and 28-106, F.A.C. Only issues relating to the need for the Andytown-Oasis Transmission Lines project will be heard at the April 23, 2026 hearing. Separate public hearings will be held before the Division of Administrative Hearings to consider environmental and other impacts of the proposed construction of the Andytown-Oasis Transmission Lines project, as required by the Transmission Line Siting Act, Sections 403.52 – 403.5365, F.S. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation at this proceeding should contact the Office of Commission Clerk no later than five days prior to the hearing at 2540 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0850, or at (850) 413-6770. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Commission using the Florida Relay Service, which can be reached at 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1-800-955-8770 (Voice). Emergency Cancellation of Hearing - If a named storm or other disaster requires cancellation of the proceedings, Commission Staff will attempt to give timely direct notice to the parties. Notice of cancellation will also be posted on the Commission's website (https://www.floridapsc.com) under the "Hot Topics" link found on the home page. Cancellation can also be confirmed by calling the Office of the General Counsel at (850) 413-6199. For more information, you may contact: Florida Public Service Commission, Office of the Commission Clerk, 2540 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0850, (850) 413-6770. Publish: March 4, 2026 IPL0319002 Mar 4 2026