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Vermont Public Utility Commission Issues Certificate of Public Good to T-Mobile Northeast, LLC

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The Vermont Public Utility Commission has approved the installation of wireless telecommunications equipment at 1186 Tower Road in Barnard, Vermont, following a review of T-Mobile Northeast, LLC's petition. The Commission found that the project will promote the general good of the State, subject to several conditions outlined in the order. The Certificate of Public Good is issued pursuant to 30 V.S.A. Section 248a and becomes effective on December 1, 2022. The approval is contingent upon T-Mobile Northeast, LLC complying with the plans and evidence submitted in the proceeding and obtaining prior Commission approval for any material deviations or substantial changes.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Vermont Public Utility Commission has issued a Certificate of Public Good to T-Mobile Northeast, LLC for the installation of wireless telecommunications equipment at 1186 Tower Road in Barnard, Vermont.
  • The project will promote the general good of the State, subject to several conditions outlined in the order, including compliance with plans and evidence submitted in the proceeding and prior Commission approval for material deviations or substantial changes.
  • T-Mobile Northeast, LLC must pay all invoices from State agencies related to this proceeding, which are not still under review by the Commission.
  • The CPG Holder is prohibited from transferring the Certificate of Public Good without prior approval from the Commission.
  • Failure to obtain advance approval from the Commission for material deviations or substantial changes may result in the assessment of a penalty under 30 V.S.A. SSSS 30 and 247.
  • The project shall comply with applicable existing and future statutory requirements and Commission Rules and Orders.

Statistics:

  • 1. Location: 1186 Tower Road, Barnard, Vermont.
  • 2. Case Number: 22-4424-PET.
  • 3. Effective Date: December 1, 2022.

Sources:

  • Variance and certificate of public good proceeding, Vermont Public Utility Commission, CASE NO. 22-4424-PET, dated December 1, 2022.
  • Vermont Statutes Annotated, Title 30, Chapter 201, § 248a.
  • Vermont Statutes Annotated, Title 30, Chapter 201, § 247.

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