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 off of Toppin Road in Ira, Vermont, following a review of the petition submitted by Industrial Tower and Wireless, LLC. The proposed project, which includes site preparation, construction, operation, and maintenance of telecommunications equipment, has been deemed to promote the general good of the State. The Commission has issued a certificate of public good with conditions, including compliance with statutory requirements, payment of State agency invoices, and the transfer of the certificate with prior approval.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Vermont Public Utility Commission has issued a certificate of public good for the installation of wireless telecommunications equipment off of Toppin Road in Ira, Vermont.
  • The certificate was issued pursuant to 30 V.S.A. Section 248a, authorizing the installation of the equipment.
  • The project will be subject to conditions, including compliance with statutory requirements, payment of State agency invoices, and the transfer of the certificate with prior approval.
  • The certificate holder, Industrial Tower and Wireless, LLC, is required to pay all invoices from State agencies that are related to the proceeding and not under review by the Commission.
  • The Project tower must be painted a neutral grey color, as described in the second supplemental testimony of Kevin Delaney and exhibit KD-8.
  • The certificate holder is prohibited from making material deviations or substantial changes to the approved plans without prior approval from the Commission.
  • Failure to obtain advance approval from the Commission for a material deviation or substantial change may result in the assessment of a penalty pursuant to 30 V.S.A. Sections 30 and 247.

Statistics:

  • The certificate of public good was issued on April 20, 2023.
  • The project was approved under Case No. 22-2442-PET.
  • The commission entered the order on April 20, 2023.
  • The certificate is subject to conditions relating to compliance with statutory requirements, payment of State agency invoices, and transfer with prior approval.

Sources:

  • Vermont Public Utility Commission order (04/20/2023): STATE OF VERMONT PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION Case No. 22-2442-PET Petition of Industrial Tower and Wireless, LLC.