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Vermont Public Utility Commission Approves Wireless Telecommunications Facility Modification in Londonderry

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The Vermont Public Utility Commission has granted a certificate of public good to New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, d/b/a AT&T, for the modification of a wireless telecommunications facility in Londonderry, Vermont. The modification involves the replacement of 12 existing panel antennas with new ones of varying sizes, mounted at centerline heights between 67' and 70' on the existing 70' lattice tower. The project does not increase the height or width of the existing structure and will not increase the amount of impervious surface at the existing facility site.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Vermont Public Utility Commission approved the application of New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, d/b/a AT&T, for modifications to a wireless telecommunications facility in Londonderry, Vermont.
  • The modification involves the replacement of 12 existing panel antennas with new ones of varying sizes, mounted at centerline heights between 67' and 70' on the existing 70' lattice tower.
  • The project does not increase the height or width of the existing structure and will not increase the amount of impervious surface at the existing facility site.
  • The Commission found that the project qualifies as "de minimis modifications" to an existing facility pursuant to 30 V.S.A. SS 248a(b)(2).
  • The public interest is satisfied by the procedures authorized in 30 V.S.A. SS 248a, and the proposed Project will promote the general good of the State.
  • The Commission has issued a certificate of public good to New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, d/b/a AT&T, for the modification of the wireless telecommunications facility.
  • The project involves the installation of associated operating and ancillary equipment, including antennas and equipment that extend 2' above the tower and a maximum of approximately 8' horizontally from the tower.
  • The aggregated surface area of the antennas and equipment attached to the existing structure will increase by approximately 3 square feet.

Statistics:

  • 12 existing panel antennas will be replaced with new ones of varying sizes.
  • The antennas and equipment will extend 2' above the tower and a maximum of approximately 8' horizontally from the tower.
  • The net increase in aggregate surface area of the faces of the antennas attached to the existing structure is approximately 3 square feet.
  • The project will not increase the height or width of the existing structure.
  • The project will not increase the amount of impervious surface at the existing facility site.
  • The public interest is satisfied by the procedures authorized in 30 V.S.A. SS 248a, and the proposed Project will promote the general good of the State.

Sources:

  • Vermont Public Utility Commission, Case No. 25-1027-PET, Order entered: 07/07/2025
  • 30 V.S.A. SS 248a
  • Standards and Procedures Implementing 30 V.S.A. SS 248a, Case No. 22-5122-INV, Investigation into revised standards and procedures for issuance of a certificate of public good for communications facilities pursuant to 30 V.S.A. SS 248a, Attachment to Order issued January 18, 2023.

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