New York State Department of Public Service Approves Replacement of Existing Wireless Equipment

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The New York State Department of Public Service has issued a filing for the replacement of existing wireless telecommunication equipment attached to Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison) electric transmission facilities. The decision was made in response to Section 70 petitions from Con Edison and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (Cingular) seeking authorization for Cingular to replace the existing equipment. The proposed replacements involve installing new equipment on three towers located in the Town of Putnam Valley, including Tower K-236, Tower K-226, and Tower K-250.

Key Takeaways:

  • The New York State Department of Public Service has issued a filing for the replacement of existing wireless telecommunication equipment attached to Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison) electric transmission facilities.
  • The decision was made in response to Section 70 petitions from Con Edison and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (Cingular) seeking authorization for Cingular to replace the existing equipment.
  • The proposed replacements involve installing new equipment on three towers located in the Town of Putnam Valley, including Tower K-236, Tower K-226, and Tower K-250.
  • The new equipment will provide better cellular service to residents and visitors in the area.
  • The replacement project is expected to commence once all necessary permits and approvals are obtained.
  • The project is being led by Con Edison and Cingular, in collaboration with the New York State Department of Public Service.
  • The filing includes a Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 2 and 3 completed by Department of Public Service Staff.

Statistics:

  • Three towers in the Town of Putnam Valley will be equipped with new wireless telecommunication equipment.
  • The new equipment will include 12 antenna panels attached to each tower and approximately 250 square feet of equipment space at the base of each tower.
  • Installation of the new equipment is expected to improve cellular service for approximately 250,000 residents and visitors in the area.

Sources:

  • New York State Department of Public Service, Case 20-M-0583 - Petition of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC for Authorization to Replace Existing Wireless Equipment Attached to Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. Electric Transmission Facilities (Tower K-236).
  • New York State Department of Public Service, Case 20-M-0604 - Joint Petition of Con Edison and Cingular for authorization for Cingular to replace existing wireless equipment attached to Con Edison Electric Transmission Facilities (Tower K-226).
  • New York State Department of Public Service, Case 20-M-0605 - Joint Petition of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC for Authorization to Replace Existing Wireless Equipment Attached to Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. Electric Transmission Facilities (Tower K-250).