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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 495 Magic Mountain Access Road in Londonderry, Vermont. In a decision dated June 14, 2022, the Commission determined that the project, proposed by T-Mobile Northeast, LLC, will promote the general good of the State. The certificate of public good is contingent upon several conditions, including compliance with statutory requirements, adherence to approved plans, and payment of outstanding invoices from State agencies.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Vermont Public Utility Commission has granted a certificate of public good to T-Mobile Northeast, LLC for the installation of wireless telecommunications equipment at 495 Magic Mountain Access Road in Londonderry, Vermont.
  • The project requires adherence to approved plans, compliance with applicable statutory requirements, and payment of outstanding invoices from State agencies.
  • Any material deviation or substantial change in the project requires prior Commission approval.
  • Failure to obtain advance approval may result in the assessment of a penalty pursuant to 30 V.S.A. SSSS 30 and 247.
  • The certificate of public good is non-transferable without prior approval from the Commission.

The following is a summary of the key conditions imposed on the project:

The conditions, as outlined in the Commission's order, are as follows:

  • Site preparation, construction, operation, and maintenance of the Project shall be in accordance with the plans and evidence submitted in this proceeding.
  • The Project shall comply with applicable existing and future statutory requirements and Commission Rules and Orders.
  • The CPG Holder shall pay all invoices (if any) from any State agency that (a) are related to this proceeding and (b) are not still under review by the Commission.
  • This Certificate of Public Good shall not be transferred without prior approval of the Commission.

Statistics:

  • Date of Commission decision: June 14, 2022
  • Location of the project: 495 Magic Mountain Access Road in Londonderry, Vermont
  • Project applicant: T-Mobile Northeast, LLC
  • Certificate of Public Good issued: Yes
  • Conditions of approval: 4

Sources:

  • Public Utility Commission Order No. 22-1552-PET (June 14, 2022)
  • Vermont Statutes Annotated, 30 V.S.A. SSSS 248a, 30, and 247

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