UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 13, 2020
Commission File Number 1-5924
TUCSON ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Arizona | 86-0062700 |
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
88 East Broadway Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85701
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (520) 571-4000
Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report: N/A
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 8.01 Other Events.
As previously disclosed, in April 2019 Tucson Electric Power Company (TEP) filed a general rate case with the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) which requested that new rates be implemented by May 1, 2020. On February 13, 2020, the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) for the proceeding issued a procedural order which contemplates two additional days of hearing in April 2020 with briefs to be filed by the parties to the proceeding in May 2020. Following the submission of briefs, the ALJ will prepare and submit to the ACC a recommended opinion and order for its consideration. Any changes in rates will be pursuant to an ACC order. TEP cannot predict the timing or outcome of the proceeding.
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| SIGNATURES |
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| Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. |
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| | | TUCSON ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY |
| | | (Registrant) |
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| Date: February 21, 2020 | | /s/ Frank P. Marino |
| | | Frank P. Marino |
| | | Sr. Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
| | | (On behalf of the registrant and as Principal Financial Officer) |
