Establishes a special commission to investigate double utility poles in Massachusetts.
The bill establishes a special commission to investigate double utility poles in Massachusetts. The commission will study the use and finance of double poles, the legal liability and potential use of indemnification agreements, and the promulgation of regulations by the Department of Public Utilities and Department of Telecommunications and Cable. The commission will also consider the number of double poles, the reasons they have been in place, and the process and timeline for their removal.
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