TVA Customer Protection Act of 1999

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] TVA Customer Protection Act of 1999 - Amends the Federal Power Act (FPA) to include the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) within the definition of "public utility" (thus encompassing TVA within the jurisdiction of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Cites conditions under which disposition of TVA facilities is exempt from FPA property disposition strictures. (Sec. 4) Prohibits FERC from issuing any permit or authorization that would allow TVA charges or rates to recover costs incurred in the conduct of activities or operations outside the United States. Mandates an annual TVA status report detailing its activities or operations outside the United States. (Sec. 5) Sets constraints upon retail sales of electric power by TVA within an area assigned by law as the distributor service area. Sets forth prerequisites for a FERC certification of public convenience and necessity in connection with any proposed TVA acquisition, construction, or sales of electric generation capacity. Directs FERC to conduct an evidentiary hearing, according to specified requirements, to determine the value of TVA-owned property whose cost was incurred to provide electric service to TVA distributors…