Vermont Public Utility Commission Issues Order Against Consolidated Communications of Vermont Company, LLC

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Consolidated Communications of Vermont Company, LLC has been found guilty of violating Vermont's underground utility damage prevention system, specifically failing to submit an Underground Facility Damage Prevention Report (UFDR) after a incident on 07/12/2023 in Westford, VT. The Vermont Public Utility Commission has issued a civil penalty of $1,000.00, which the company has agreed to take.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Vermont Public Utility Commission issued an order against Consolidated Communications of Vermont Company, LLC for violating Vermont's underground utility damage prevention system.
  • The incident occurred on 07/12/2023 at 1486 Old Stage Rd, Westford, VT, and was reported by the Vermont Electric Cooperative Inc. on 07/13/2023.
  • The company failed to submit an UFDR for the incident, as alleged by the Department of Public Service.
  • The Department of Public Service issued three NOPVs to Consolidated Communications of Vermont Company, LLC during the 12 months preceding this incident.
  • The company has agreed to take the remedial action(s) recommended by the Department, including paying a civil penalty of $1,000.00.
  • The Board has jurisdiction over this case and has found the Respondent not in default or contest.

Statistics:

  • 1,000.00 - The amount of the civil penalty imposed on Consolidated Communications of Vermont Company, LLC.
  • 07/12/2023 - The date of the incident at 1486 Old Stage Rd, Westford, VT.
  • 07/13/2023 - The date the Vermont Electric Cooperative Inc. reported the incident to the Department of Public Service.
  • 03/28/2024 - The date the Department of Public Service issued the NOPV to Consolidated Communications of Vermont Company, LLC.
  • March 9, 2024 - The date the Department filed a revised NOPV that changed the number of NOPVs issued to the Respondent.

Sources:

  • Order of the Vermont Public Utility Commission (05/09/2024): Case No. 24-0992-DSN
  • Vermont State Statutes, Title 30, Section 7001 et. seq.
  • Vermont Public Utility Commission Rule 3.800
  • Vermont Public Utility Commission Rule 3.807(G)