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Notice of PURPA Proceeding

In 2009, Southern Pine EPA is conducting a proceeding to consider and determine if certain new standards established by the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA) should be implemented.  A final determination on each of the standards must be completed by December 19, 2009.

The four new PURPA standards included in the Energy Information and Security Act of 2007 are:

1. Integrated Resource Planning (26 U.S.C. § 2621 (d) (16))
2. Rate Design Modifications (26 U.S.C. § 2621 (d) (17))
3. Smart Grid Information (26 U.S.C. § 2621(d) (17))
4. Smart Grid Investments (26 U.S.C. § 2621(d) (16))

How to Participate:

• Obtain a “Notice of Comment” form, available at any of the EPA’s offices, or download from the EPA’s website
• Submit written comments by June 30, 2009

For More Information:

• Request any of the following from any of the EPA’s offices, or download from the EPA’s website:
  • Official Notification Document (including a more detailed description of the proceeding and the standards)
  • Notice of Comment Form
  • Southern Pine EPA Staff positions on each of the standards and Supporting Testimony