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Vermont Public Utility Commission Issues Certificate of Public Good for New Wireless Telecommunications Equipment Installation

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The Vermont Public Utility Commission (PUC) has issued a certificate of public good (CPG) for the installation of wireless telecommunications equipment at 2337 Toll Road in Burke, Vermont. The CPG was granted to New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, subject to certain conditions. The installation is expected to promote the general good of the State, as determined by the PUC.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Vermont Public Utility Commission issued a certificate of public good for the installation of wireless telecommunications equipment at 2337 Toll Road in Burke, Vermont.
  • The certificate was granted to New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, subject to four conditions.
  • The installation must comply with applicable statutory requirements and Commission rules and orders.
  • The CPG Holder is required to pay all invoices related to the proceeding that are not still under review by the Commission.
  • The certificate of public good cannot be transferred without prior approval of the Commission.
  • The PUC's approval is contingent on the CPG Holder obtaining advance approval from the Commission for any material deviation or substantial change from the approved plans.
  • The CPG Holder may face penalties for failing to obtain advance approval for material deviations or substantial changes.

Specific details from the order include the following conditions:

  • Site preparation, construction, operation, and maintenance of the Project shall be in accordance with the plans and evidence submitted in this proceeding.
  • The CPG Holder is prohibited from making any material deviation or substantial change from the approved plans without prior Commission approval.
  • Failure to obtain advance approval from the Commission may result in the assessment of a penalty.
  • The CPG Holder shall pay all invoices related to the proceeding that are not still under review by the Commission.

Statistics:

  • 1 certificate of public good issued
  • 4 conditions applied to the CPG
  • 1 location specified: 2237 Toll Road in Burke, Vermont
  • The certificate is effective 03/16/2023
  • The CPG Holder must comply with applicable statutory requirements and Commission rules and orders

Sources:

  • Vermont Public Utility Commission (March 16, 2023)

+ Order No. 23-0397-PET

+ State of Vermont Public Utility Commission Case No. 23-0397-PET

+ Petition of New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC requesting a certificate of public good, pursuant to 30 V.S.A. § 248a

+ Certificate of Public Good issued pursuant to 30 V.S.A. section 248a

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