(1) If an investor owned utility’s planned generation unit is not subject to Fl. Admin. Code R. 25-22.082, utilities are encouraged to negotiate contracts for the purchase of firm capacity and energy with other utility and nonutility generators for this capacity.
    (2) If a utility has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) pursuant to Fl. Admin. Code R. 25-22.082, negotiations with other utilities and nonutility generators shall be governed by the utility’s request for proposal process. Prior to or in conjunction with issuing a RFP, the utility may specify the date and time when ongoing negotiations shall cease.
Rulemaking Authority Florida Statutes § 350.127(2), 366.05(1) FS. Law Implemented 366.05(8) FS. History-New 1-7-97.