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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 off School Street in Readsboro, Vermont, following a petition from Rising Tide Towers, LLC and Wireless Partners FN, LLC. The Commission found that the project will promote the general good of the State, subject to several conditions. The certificate of public good was issued on July 1, 2021, and it sets out the terms under which the project can proceed.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Vermont Public Utility Commission has granted a certificate of public good to Rising Tide Towers, LLC and Wireless Partners FN, LLC for the installation of wireless telecommunications equipment off School Street in Readsboro, Vermont.
  • The project must comply with applicable existing and future statutory requirements and Commission Rules and Orders.
  • The CPG Holders must 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.
  • Any material deviation or substantial change in the project is prohibited without prior Commission approval, and failure to obtain approval may result in a penalty.
  • Site preparation, construction, operation, and maintenance of the project must be in accordance with the approved plans submitted in the proceeding.

Statistics:

  • The certificate of public good was issued on July 1, 2021.
  • The project must comply with 30 V.S.A. Section 248a, which authorizes the installation of wireless telecommunications equipment.
  • The CPG Holders must pay all invoices related to the proceeding that are not still under review by the Commission.
  • The Commission may assess a penalty to the CPG Holders for failure to obtain advance approval for a material deviation or substantial change from the approved plans.

Sources:

  • Vermont Public Utility Commission. (July 1, 2021). STATE OF VERMONT - PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION Case No. 21-1800-PET.

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