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 61 South Main Street in Montgomery, Vermont. The commission found that the project, proposed by Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems of Allentown, Inc. and Cellco Partnership, will promote the general good of the State. The certificate of public good was issued on October 23, 2023, subject to certain conditions.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Vermont Public Utility Commission granted a certificate of public good to Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems of Allentown, Inc. and Cellco Partnership for the installation of wireless telecommunications equipment at 61 South Main Street in Montgomery, Vermont.
  • The commission found that the project will promote the general good of the State, subject to certain conditions.
  • The conditions include compliance with approved plans, applicable statutory requirements, and Commission Rules and Orders.
  • The CPG Holders must pay all invoices from State agencies related to the proceeding, unless still under review by the Commission.
  • The certificate of public good cannot be transferred without prior approval of the Commission.
  • Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems of Allentown, Inc. and Cellco Partnership (d/b/a Verizon Wireless) are the CPG Holders.

Statistics:

  • The commission approved the installation of wireless telecommunications equipment at 61 South Main Street in Montgomery, Vermont.
  • The project was proposed by Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems of Allentown, Inc. and Cellco Partnership.
  • The certificate of public good was issued on October 23, 2023.
  • Four conditions were set by the commission for the project to proceed.
  • The CPG Holders must comply with approved plans and applicable statutory requirements.

Sources:

  • STATE OF VERMONT PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION Case No. 23-2748-PET Petition of Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems of Allentown, Inc. and Cellco Partnership (10/23/2023).
  • 30 V.S.A. SS 248a.