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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 1380 Ted Road in Milton, Vermont, after finding that it will promote the general good of the state. This decision was made based on a petition from T-Mobile Northeast, LLC, which submitted plans and evidence for the project. The commission has issued a certificate of public good, subject to certain conditions.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Vermont Public Utility Commission has issued a certificate of public good to T-Mobile Northeast, LLC, allowing the installation of wireless telecommunications equipment at 1380 Ted Road in Milton, Vermont.
  • The project must comply with applicable existing and future statutory requirements and Commission Rules and Orders.
  • The CPG Holder is prohibited from making material deviations or substantial changes to the project without prior Commission approval.
  • Failure to obtain advance approval for a material deviation or substantial change may result in a penalty of up to $10,000, as specified in 30 V.S.A. SSSS 30 and 247.
  • The CPG Holder 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 Vermont Public Utility Commission.
  • The project is subject to ongoing compliance with Commission rules and regulations.
  • This decision is a result of a petition filed by T-Mobile Northeast, LLC, which was reviewed by the Vermont Public Utility Commission.

Statistics:

  • 30 V.S.A. SSSS 30 and 247 specify a maximum penalty of up to $10,000 for failure to obtain advance approval for a material deviation or substantial change.
  • The project will involve the installation of wireless telecommunications equipment at 1380 Ted Road in Milton, Vermont.
  • The Commission reviewed plans and evidence submitted by T-Mobile Northeast, LLC before issuing the Certificate of Public Good.
  • The Certificate of Public Good was issued on December 22, 2022.
  • The project is subject to ongoing compliance with Commission rules and regulations.

Sources:

  • Vermont Public Utility Commission order (12/22/2022)
  • 30 V.S.A. SSSS 248a
  • 30 V.S.A. SSSS 30 and 247

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