Amendment to Certificate of Public Good for Wireless Telecommunications Facility

The Vermont Public Utility Commission has approved an amendment to the certificate of public good for a wireless telecommunications facility in Topsham, Vermont, citing that the modification of the facility will promote the general good of the State. The amendment concerns the site preparation, construction, operation, and maintenance of the facility, requiring the company to adhere to the approved plans and evidence submitted in the proceeding. Any material deviation from these plans must be approved by the Commission, and failure to do so may result in a penalty.

Key Takeaways:

• The Vermont Public Utility Commission has approved an amendment to the certificate of public good for a wireless telecommunications facility in Topsham, Vermont (Case No. 22-4417-PET).
• The amended certificate of public good authorizes the modification of the facility by New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (the "CPG Holder").
• The project must comply with the approved plans and evidence submitted in the proceeding, with any material deviations requiring Commission approval.
• Failure to obtain advance approval for deviations or changes to the project may result in a penalty pursuant to 30 V.S.A. SSSS 30 and 247.
• The terms and conditions of the original certificate of public good in case No. 20-1651-PET remain in effect, except as modified by this amendment.
• The Commission's decision is based on the evidence and plans submitted in this proceeding, with the finding that the amendment will promote the general good of the State.

Statistics:

• Case No.: 22-4417-PET
• Certificate of Public Good: amended
• Project Location: Topsham, Vermont
• Facility Type: Wireless telecommunications
• Date of Entry: 12/01/2022
• Date of Original Certificate: August 13, 2020

Sources:

• STATE OF VERMONT Public Utility Commission (12/01/2022), Case No. 22-4417-PET, Petition of New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC for approval of an amendment of a certificate of public good.