VT H0751

Repeals 30 V.S.A. § 248a, shifting telecommunications facility siting from the certificate of public good process to District Commission permit review under Act 250

Expands the definition of "development" to include all telecommunications facilities and small cell antennas attached to existing structures or new support structures for communication purposes

Requires telecommunications facilities to be located at least 2,000 feet from residences, schools, playgrounds, parks, pools, beaches, daycares, hospitals, and commercial properties

Establishes radiation signal strength limits of -75 decibel-milliwatts (dBm) or maximum 0.1 watts effective radiated power, with mandatory annual compliance certification by a licensed engineer and annual RF emissions monitoring at permittee expense

Directs the Agency of Natural Resources Commissioner to adopt radio frequency limits to protect wildlife health, and requires the Department of Public Service to enter a memorandum of understanding with the Land Use Review Board by December 31, 2026 for enforcement assistance