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 Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
| APPALACHIAN POWER COMPANY |
| (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
| Virginia | 333-191392 | 54-0124790 |
(State of other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| 1 Riverside Plaza, Columbus, Ohio | 43215 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
| Registrant’s telephone number, including area code | (614) 716-1000 |
| APPALACHIAN CONSUMER RATE RELIEF FUNDING LLC |
| (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
| Delaware | 333-191392-01 | 46-3706150 |
(State of other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| 1 Riverside Plaza, Columbus, Ohio | 43215 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
| Registrant’s telephone number, including area code | (614) 716-3627 |
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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:
[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Item 8.01. Other Events
On the date hereof Appalachian Power Company (“APCo”) and Appalachian Consumer Rate Relief Funding LLC (the “Issuing Entity”) issued the Senior Secured Consumer Rate Relief Bonds as described in the Preliminary Prospectus Supplement dated November 1, 2013 and the Final Prospectus Supplement dated November 6, 2013. In connection with this issuance APCo and the Issuing Entity are filing the exhibits listed in Item 9.01(d) below.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(a) Not applicable.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Not applicable.
(d) Exhibits.
| Exhibit No. | Description of Exhibit |
| 5.1 | Opinion of Sidley Austin LLP with respect to legality. |
| 8.1 | Opinion of Sidley Austin LLP with respect to federal tax matters. |
| 23.1 | Consent of Sidley Austin LLP (included in its opinions filed as Exhibits 5.1 and 8.1). |
SIGNATURES
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 hereunto duly authorized.
| | APPALACHIAN POWER COMPANY | |
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| | /s/ Thomas G. Berkemeyer | |
| | By: Thomas G. Berkemeyer | |
| | Title: Assistant Secretary | |
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| | APPALACHIAN CONSUMER RATE RELIEF FUNDING LLC | |
| | | | |
| | /s/ Thomas G. Berkemeyer | |
| | By: Thomas G. Berkemeyer | |
| | Title: Assistant Secretary | |
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Date: November 15, 2013
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
| Exhibit No. | Description of Exhibit |
| 5.1 | Opinion of Sidley Austin LLP with respect to legality. |
| 8.1 | Opinion of Sidley Austin LLP with respect to federal tax matters. |
| 23.1 | Consent of Sidley Austin LLP (included in its opinions filed as Exhibits 5.1 and 8.1). |
