Florida Public Service Commission native order document 03357-2026

FILED 6/5/2026
DOCUMENT NO. 03357-2026
FPSC 	- COMMISSION CLERK
BEFORE THE FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
In re: Proposed amendment of Rules 25-6.003,
Definitions; 25-30.255, Measurement of
Service for Water Utilities; and 25-30.434,
FAC, Application for Allowance for Funds
Prudently Invested (AFPI) Charges; and
proposed repeal of Rules 25-9.020, Front
Cover; 25-9.060, Front Cover; 25-9.071, Back
Cover; and 25-30.010, F.A.C., Rules for
General Application_
DOCKET NO. 20260040-OT
ORDER NO. PSC-2026-0208-NOR-OT
ISSUED: June 	5, 2026
The following Commissioners participated in the disposition of this matter:
GABRIELLA PASSIDOMO SMITH, Chairman
GARY F. CLARK
MIKE LA ROSA
BOBBY PAYNE
ANA ORTEGA
NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULES
BY THE COMMISSION:
NOTICE 	is hereby given 	that pursuant 	to 	Section 	120.54, 	Florida 	Statutes, 	the 	Florida
Public Service Commission, has proposed the amendment of the following Rules:
25-6.003 	Accounting Standards Rules
25-30.255 	Measurement of Service for Water Utilities
25-30.434 	Application for Allowance for Funds Prudently Invested (AFPI) Charges
and repeal the following Rules:
25-9.020
25-9.060
25-9.071
25-30.010
Front Cover
Front Cover
Back Cover
Rules for General Application
The attached Notices of Proposed Rule appeared 	in 	the June 	5, 2026, 	edition 	(Vol. 	52,
Number 109, of the Florida Administrative Register.

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If timely requested, a hearing will be held at a time and place to be announced in a future
notice.
Requests 	for 	hearing on 	the proposed 	rules, 	information 	regarding 	the 	statement 	of
estimated regulatory costs, or proposals for a lower cost regulatory alternative 	must be provided
in writing and received by the Office of Commission Clerk, Florida Public Service Commission,
2540 Shumard Oak Boulevard., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0862, no later than June 26, 2026.
By ORDER of the Florida Public Service Commission 	this 5th day of June, 2026 	.
ADAM TEIVZMyi
Commission Cleric
Florida Public Service Commission
2540 Shumard Oak Boulevard
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
(850) 413-6770
www.floridapsc.com
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Copies 	furnished: A 	copy 	of 	this 	document 	is
provided 	to 	the 	parties 	of record 	at 	the 	time 	of
issuance and, if applicable, interested persons.

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Notice of Proposed Rule
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
RULE NO.: 	RULE TITLE:
25-6.003 	Definitions
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To update and clarify the rule following the statutory rule review
mandated by Section 120.5435, F.S. Docket No.: 20260040-OT
SUMMARY: 	The 	amendments 	to 	Rule 	25-6.003, 	F.A.C., 	delete 	reference 	to 	materials
incorporated by reference that are no longer relevant, and update and clarify the rule language.
SUMMARY 	OF 	STATEMENT 	OF 	ESTIMATED 	REGULATORY 	COSTS 	AND
LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION:
The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely
increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one
year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has been prepared by the Agency.
The 	SERC 	can 	be 	viewed 	in 	its 	entirety 	on 	the 	Commission’s 	website 	at
https://www.floridapsc.com/pscfiles/library/filings/2026/03298-2026/03298-2026.pdf.
The SERC examined the factors required by Section 120.541(2), F.S., and concluded that the
proposed rule will not likely increase regulatory costs, including any transactional costs or have
an adverse impact on business competitiveness, productivity, or innovation in excess of $1
million in the aggregate within five years of implementation. The proposed rule would have no
impact on small business, would have no implementation cost to the Commission or other state
and local government entities, and would have no impact on small cities or counties.
The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative
ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the
information expressly relied upon and described herein: based upon the information contained in
the SERC.
Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory
costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within
21 days of this notice.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 366.05(1), F.S.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 366.05(1), F.S.
IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL
BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAR.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Susan
Sapoznikoff, Office of General Counsel, 2540 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, FL 32399-
0850, (850)413-6630, susan.sapoznikoff@psc.state.fl.us
THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:
25-6.003 Definitions.

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(1) Definitions of general applicability. The definitions of terms used in this chapter shall be
stated in the Authoritative Dictionary of IEEE Standard Terms, 7th edition, published in
December 2000, incorporated herein by reference, except to the extent and for the purposes that
the terms are defined elsewhere in this chapter. The definitions in subsection (2) shall be used for
all purposes in this chapter.
(2) Definitions of terms.
(1)(a) “Commission.” Unless a different intent clearly appears from the context, the word
“Commission” means shall be construed to mean the Florida Public Service Commission.
(2)(b) No change.
(3)(c) “Meter.” The word “meter,” when used in these rules without other qualification,
means shall be construed to mean any device used for the purpose of measuring the service
rendered to a customer by a utility.
(4)(d) No change.
(5)(e) No change.
(6)(f) No change.
(7)(g) No change.
(8)(h) “Utility.” Unless a different intent clearly appears from the context, the word or words
“utility” or “electric utility” as used in these rules has shall have the same meaning as set out for
“public utility” as defined in Section 366.02, F.S., and includes shall include all such utilities
subject to Commission jurisdiction.
Rulemaking Authority 366.05(1) FS. Law Implemented 366.05(1) FS. History–New 7-29-69,
Amended 4-13-80, Formerly 25-6.03, Amended 12-4-03, 	.
NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Laura King
NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Florida Public
Service Commission
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: June 02, 2026
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: March 24,
2026 (Volume 52, Number 57)

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Notice of Proposed Rule
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
RULE NOS.: RULE TITLES:
25-9.020 	Front Cover
25-9.060 	Front Cover
25-9.071 	Back Cover
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To repeal rules determined to be unnecessary following the statutory
rule review mandated by Section 120.5435, Florida Statutes.
Docket No.: 20260040-OT
SUMMARY: These rules are being repealed because they are unnecessary or repetitive of other
rules.
SUMMARY 	OF 	STATEMENT 	OF 	ESTIMATED 	REGULATORY 	COSTS 	AND
LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION:
The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely
increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one
year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has been prepared by the Agency.
The 	SERC 	can 	be 	viewed 	in 	its 	entirety 	on 	the 	Commission’s 	website 	at
https://www.floridapsc.com/document-detail?documentNumber=03298-2026.
The SERC examined the factors required by Section 120.541(2), F.S., and concluded that the
rule repeals will not likely increase regulatory costs, including any transactional costs or have an
adverse impact on business competitiveness, productivity, or innovation in excess of $1 million
in the aggregate within five years of implementation. The proposed repeals would have no
impact on small business, would have no implementation cost to the Commission or other state
and local government entities, and would have no impact on small cities or counties.
The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative
ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the
information expressly relied upon and described herein: based upon the information contained in
the SERC.
Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory
costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within
21 days of this notice.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 350.127(2), 366.05(1), 367.121, F.S.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 366.04(2)(b), 366.05(1), 367.091, F.S.
IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL
BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAR.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Susan
Sapoznikoff, Office of General Counsel, 2540 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, FL 32399-
0850, (850)413-6630, susan.sapoznikoff@psc.state.fl.us.
THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

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25-9.020 Front Cover.
Rulemaking Authority 350.127(2), 366.05(1), 367.121 FS. Law Implemented 366.05(1), 367.091
FS. History–New 1-8-75, Formerly 25-9.20, Repealed 	.
25-9.060 Front Cover.
Rulemaking Authority 366.05(1) FS. Law Implemented 366.04(2)(b) FS. History–New 8-9-79,
Formerly 25-9.60, Repealed 	.
25-9.071 Back Cover.
Rulemaking Authority 366.05(1) FS. Law Implemented 366.04(2)(b) FS. History–New 8-9-79,
Formerly 25-9.71, Repealed 	.
NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Corey Hampson
NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Florida Public
Service Commission
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: June 2, 2026
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: March 24,
2026 (Volume 52, Number 57)

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Notice of Proposed Rule
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
RULE NOS.: RULE TITLES:
25-30.010 	Rules for General Application
25-30.255 	Measurement of Service for Water Utilities
25-30.434 	Application for Allowance for Funds Prudently Invested (AFPI) Charges
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To update and clarify Rules 25-30.255 and 25-30.434, F.A.C., and to
repeal Rule 25-30.010, F.A.C., following the statutory rule review mandated by Section
120.5435, F.S.
Docket No.: 20260040-OT
SUMMARY: Rule 25-30.010, F.A.C., is being repealed because it is unnecessary; it serves no
purpose other than to be an introduction to the other rules in that section. The amendments to
Rule 25-30.255, F.A.C., delete reference to materials incorporated by reference that are no
longer relevant, and update and clarify the rule language. The amendments to Rule 25-30.434,
F.A.C., substitute a new form, which is incorporated by reference, and which is necessary to
reflect current practice and procedure.
SUMMARY 	OF 	STATEMENT 	OF 	ESTIMATED 	REGULATORY 	COSTS 	AND
LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION:
The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely
increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one
year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has been prepared by the Agency.
The 	SERC 	can 	be 	viewed 	in 	its 	entirety 	on 	the 	Commission’s 	website 	at
https://www.floridapsc.com/document-detail?documentNumber=03298-2026.
The SERC examined the factors required by Section 120.541(2), F.S., and concluded that neither
the proposed rules nor the proposed repeal will likely increase regulatory costs, including any
transactional costs or have an adverse impact on business competitiveness, productivity, or
innovation in excess of $1 million in the aggregate within five years of implementation. Neither
the proposed rules nor the proposed repeal would have any impact on small business, would have
no implementation cost to the Commission or other state and local government entities, and
would have no impact on small cities or counties.
The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative
ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the
information expressly relied upon and described herein: based on the statements of estimated
regulatory costs.
Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory
costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within
21 days of this notice.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 350.127(2), 367.121, F.S.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 367.081, 367.111, 367.121, F.S.

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IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL
BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAR.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Susan
Sapoznikoff, Office of General Counsel, 2540 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, FL 32399-
0850, (850)413-6630, susan.sapoznikoff@psc.state.fl.us.
THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:
25-30.010 Rules for General Application.
Rulemaking 	Authority 	367.121 	FS. 	Law 	Implemented 	367.121 	FS. 	History–New 	2-3-70,
Amended 9-12-74, Formerly 25-10.01, 25-10.001, Amended 1-31-00, Repealed 	.
25-30.255 Measurement of Service for Water Utilities.
(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this rule, each utility must shall measure water
sold upon the basis of metered volume sales unless the Commission approved flat rate service
arrangements for that utility.
(2) No change.
(3) To measure service, each utility shall use meters which conform to the Standards for Cold
Water Meters as adopted by the American Waterworks Association. Copies of these manuals and
standards may be obtained from the American Waterworks Association, Publication Sales
Department, 6666 West Quincy Avenue, Denver, Colorado 80235.
Rulemaking Authority 350.127(2), 367.121 FS. Law Implemented 367.081, 367.111 FS. History–
New 9-12-74, Formerly 25-10.87, 25-10.087, Amended 11-10-86, 	.
25-30.434 Application for Allowance for Funds Prudently Invested (AFPI) Charges.
(1) An Allowance for Funds Prudently Invested (AFPI) charge is a mechanism that which
allows a utility the opportunity to earn a fair rate of return on prudently constructed plant held for
future use from the future customers to be served by that plant in the form of a charge paid by
those customers.
(2) Each application for AFPI charges must shall comply with the notice requirements
specified in Rule 25-30.4345, F.A.C.
(3) Each application for AFPI charges must shall provide the following information. If any of
the following items do not apply to the applicant, the applicant must shall state the reason it does
not apply.
(a) through (c) No change
(d) The charge must shall be calculated for one equivalent residential connection (ERC) on a
monthly basis up to the time the utility reaches the designed capacity of the plant for which the
charge applies. The charges shall cease when the plant has reached its designed capacity or if the
plant is abandoned or retired. Further, the AFPI charge ceases if the Commission subsequently
approves a 100% used and useful for the associated plant.
(e) No change.

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(f) The dollar amount of the non-used and useful plant, and the accumulated depreciation,
contributions-in-aid-of-construction (CIAC), the accumulated amortization of CIAC, and the
methodology used to determine these amounts. The net of these four two amounts will shall be
considered the cost of qualifying assets. Separate balances for plant, and for accumulated
depreciation, CIAC, and accumulated amortization of CIAC must shall be reported for the water
treatment plant, wastewater treatment plant, water transmission and distribution system and
wastewater collection system.
(g) through (h) No change.
(i) The amount of depreciation expense, CIAC amortization expense, and composite
depreciation rate related to the non-used and useful plant by system.
(j) through (m) No change.
(n) The test year to be used in the calculation, the month that the utility expects the charge to
go into effect and the number of years the utility expects to collect the charge. Applicants must
pProvide a detailed explanation of why the number of years to collect the charge represents a
reasonable and prudent management decision in the construction of plant.
(o) The workpapers and calculations used to develop the proposed AFPI charge. Commission
Form PSC 1036 (06/26), entitled “Allowance for Funds Prudently Invested,” The utility can may
obtain a diskette that outlines the required calculations calculation and is comprised of the
following schedules to be used by calling or writing the Division of Accounting and Finance,
(850) 413-6410. The required schedules that shall be submitted are “AFPI Filing Schedules:”,
Commission Form PSC/AFD 26 (11/93), incorporated by reference into this rule, and are as
follows:
Schedule 1 – List of Information Imputed Into Calculation
Schedule 2 – Calculation of Of Carrying Costs Per ERC
Schedule 3 – Calculation of Of Carrying Costs Per ERC Per Year
Schedule 4 – Calculation of Of Carrying Costs Per ERC Per Month
PSC 	1036 	(06/26) 	is 	incorporated 	by 	reference 	and 	available 	at
https://flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-19609. The form may be obtained on the
Commission website at www.floridapsc.com. All calculations and schedules must be provided in
Microsoft Excel format, with formulas intact and unlocked; must be provided via USB drive,
CD, DVD, or other media; and may not be submitted by e-mail. from the Commission’s Division
of Accounting and Finance, 2540 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0850.
(p) No change.
(4) The beginning date for accruing the AFPI charge must shall agree with the month
following the end of the test year that was used to establish the amount of non-used and useful
plant. If any connections have been made between the beginning date and the effective date of
the charge, no AFPI will be collected from those connections.
(5) through (6) No change.
Rulemaking Authority 350.127(2), 367.121 FS. Law Implemented 367.081, 367.121 FS. History–
New 11-30-93, Amended 	.

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NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Sonica Bruce
NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Florida Public
Service Commission
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: June 2, 2026
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: March 24,
2026. (Volume 52, Number 57)