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Vermont Public Utility Commission Approves Wireless Telecommunications Facility in Eden, Vermont

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The Vermont Public Utility Commission (PUC) has issued an order approving the installation of a wireless telecommunications facility in Eden, Vermont. The facility, proposed by Industrial Tower and Wireless, LLC, will provide improved wireless broadband service in the area and comply with all applicable state and federal regulations.

Key Takeaways:

  • The PUC approved the petition for a certificate of public good (CPG) without requiring an evidentiary hearing or further investigation.
  • The facility will consist of a 185' lattice tower with six whip antennas and an equipment cabinet on a 10' by 10' concrete pad within an 80' by 80' fenced gravel compound.
  • The project will involve approximately 936 square feet of clearing and 10,912 square feet of permanent earth disturbance, which will be mitigated by the use of erosion prevention and sediment control measures.
  • The facility will be located in a field surrounded by forest, but its industrial appearance will have an adverse impact on aesthetics.
  • The project is consistent with and does not violate any clearly identified community standards, and it is consistent with the goals contained in the Eden Town Plan and the Lamoille County Regional Plan.
  • The PUC stated that the project will promote the general good of the State of Vermont in accordance with 30 V.S.A. § 248a(a), and a CPG will be issued in this matter.
  • As a condition of the order, the petitioner shall comply with all terms and conditions set out in the CPG issued in conjunction with this order.

Statistics:

  • The facility will be 185' high and 936 square feet of clearing will be involved.
  • The project will involve 10,912 square feet of permanent earth disturbance.
  • The facility will include six whip antennas measuring approximately 9' in length.
  • The project will comply with FERC standards related to radiofrequency emissions.
  • There are no streams or wetlands in the project area.

Sources:

  • Vermont Public Utility Commission, Case No. 22-1156-PET
  • 30 V.S.A. § 248a(a)
  • Vermont Department of Public Service, comments filed on May 10, 2022
  • Low Risk Site Handbook for Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control

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