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

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The Vermont Public Utility Commission has approved the installation of wireless telecommunications equipment at 91 State Drive in Waterbury, Vermont. The commission's certificate of public good was issued on November 12, 2024, following a petition from Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems, LLC and Cellco Partnership, d/b/a Verizon Wireless. The project, subject to certain conditions, aims to promote the general good of the state. Key conditions include adherence to approved plans, compliance with future statutory requirements, and payment of outstanding invoices from state agencies.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Vermont Public Utility Commission has issued a certificate of public good for the installation of wireless telecommunications equipment at 91 State Drive in Waterbury, Vermont.
  • The order, dated November 12, 2024, was issued in response to a petition from Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems, LLC and Cellco Partnership, d/b/a Verizon Wireless (CPG Holders).
  • The project, subject to certain conditions, is allowed to proceed with site preparation, construction, operation, and maintenance.
  • The CPG Holders are required to comply with applicable existing and future statutory requirements and Commission Rules and Orders.
  • The CPG Holders must pay all outstanding invoices from any State agency related to this proceeding and not still under review by the Commission.
  • The Certificate of Public Good cannot be transferred without prior approval of the Commission.
  • Failure to obtain advance approval from the Commission for a material deviation or substantial change from the approved plans may result in the assessment of a penalty.

Statistics:

  • Case No. 24-2975-PET
  • November 12, 2024 (Order entered date)
  • 30 V.S.A. § 248a (statutory requirement)
  • 1 site preparation, construction, operation, and maintenance condition
  • 4 conditions related to compliance and transfer of license
  • 1 provision for assessment of penalty
  • 1-state agency invoice payment requirement

Sources:

  • STATE OF VERMONT PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION Case No. 24-2975-PET
  • 30 V.S.A. S S 248a

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