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 281 Lumbar Hill Road in Killington, Vermont, subject to several conditions. The commission found that the proposed project will promote the general good of the state. The conditions for approval include adherence to submitted plans, compliance with statutory requirements and Commission Rules, payment of related invoices from state agencies, and prior approval for any project transfers.

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 281 Lumbar Hill Road in Killington, Vermont.
  • The commission imposed four conditions for approval, including adherence to submitted plans, compliance with existing and future statutory requirements, payment of related invoices, and prior approval for any project transfers.
  • Failure to obtain advance approval from the Commission for material deviations or substantial changes from the approved plans may result in the assessment of a penalty.
  • The CPG Holder is required to comply with applicable existing and future statutory requirements and Commission Rules and Orders.
  • This Certificate of Public Good shall not be transferred without prior approval of the Commission.
  • T-Mobile Northeast, LLC is responsible for site preparation, construction, operation, and maintenance of the telecommunications equipment in accordance with submitted plans and evidence.

Statistics:

  • Case No. 22-2413-PET: Petition of T-Mobile Northeast, LLC to install wireless telecommunications equipment.
  • 281 Lumbar Hill Road, Killington, Vermont: proposed site location for the telecommunications equipment.
  • $0: No specific financial information is mentioned regarding the project costs or T-Mobile's investment.
  • 30 V.S.A. Section 248a: statutory requirement for the Certificate of Public Good.
  • 30 V.S.A. Sections 30 and 247: sections regarding the assessment of penalties for material deviation or substantial changes.

Sources:

  • 30 V.S.A. Sections 248a, 30, and 247.
  • Public Utility Commission Order Case No. 22-2413-PET, dated 08/15/2022.