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 466 Four Wheel Drive Road in Morgan, Vermont, after reviewing the petition of Industrial Tower and Wireless, LLC. The Commission has issued a Certificate of Public Good, authorizing the project to proceed, subject to specific conditions. The installation is expected to promote the general good of the State, as determined by the Commission.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Vermont Public Utility Commission has granted a Certificate of Public Good to Industrial Tower and Wireless, LLC for the installation of wireless telecommunications equipment at 466 Four Wheel Drive Road in Morgan, Vermont.
  • The project is subject to 30 V.S.A. SS 248a, and the Commission requires that the site preparation, construction, operation, and maintenance of the project comply with the approved plans and evidence submitted in the proceeding.
  • Any material deviation or substantial change in the project requires prior Commission approval, and failure to obtain approval may result in the assessment of a penalty.
  • The project must comply with applicable existing and future statutory requirements and Commission Rules and Orders.
  • The Certificate of Public Good may not be transferred without prior approval of the Commission.
  • Industrial Tower and Wireless, LLC, as the CPG Holder, is responsible for paying all invoices from State agencies related to the proceeding.
  • The Commission has specified that the Certificate of Public Good shall not be transferred without prior approval.

Statistics:

  • 1 Certificate of Public Good issued to Industrial Tower and Wireless, LLC for the installation of wireless telecommunications equipment.
  • 30 V.S.A. SS 248a, the statute governing the petition of Industrial Tower and Wireless, LLC.
  • 1 project location: 466 Four Wheel Drive Road in Morgan, Vermont.
  • The Commission has approved the project, subject to conditions, on October 8, 2024.

Sources:

  • STATE OF VERMONT PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION Case No. 24-2211-PET Petition of Industrial Tower and Wireless, LLC requesting a certificate of public good, pursuant to 30 V.S.A. SS 248a.
  • ORDER ENTERED ON 10/08/2024
  • 30 V.S.A. SSSS 30 and 247, applicable existing and future statutory requirements.