Bill > H1749

This bill aims to establish a Double Pole Remediation Advisory Council to recommend rules and regulations for reducing the number of double utility poles in Massachusetts. The key provisions include: 1. Requiring the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) and the Department of Telecommunications and Cable (DTC) to jointly issue a report assessing progress in removing double poles since 2003. 2. Establishing a Double Pole Remediation Advisory Council with representatives from various stakeholders to develop recommendations for improving and accelerating the removal of double poles. 3. Directing the DPU and DTC to promulgate rules and regulations based on the Advisory Council's recommendations within one year, including potential fines or penalties on pole owners or attachees for failing to remove double poles. 4. Requiring the DPU and DTC to submit an annual report to the legislature on the status of double pole remediation and recommendations for further improvements. The goal is to streamline the process of removing double utility poles, which can be unsightly and pose safety risks, by increasing transparency, accountability, and enforcement mechanisms.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1749