Public Hearing for Pole Attachment Rulemaking (DPU 26-10/DTC 26-1)

The Department of Public Utilities and the Department of Telecommunications and Cable are jointly conducting a virtual public hearing to receive comments on proposed revisions to the two agencies’ shared regulations, 220 CMR 45.00 et seq., regarding pole attachment, duct, conduit, and right-of-way complaint and enforcement procedures. The agencies also seek further comment on a draft amended and restated Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) and potential, non-binding alternative dispute resolution provisions. For more information, please see the Notice and Order Opening Rulemaking below or contact DPU Hearing Officers Kerri DeYoung Phillips and Scott Seigal at kerri.phillips@mass.gov and scott.seigal@mass.gov and DTC Hearing Officers William Bendetson and Kevin Roberts at William.bendetson@mass.gov and kevin.roberts@mass.gov.  

The public hearing will take place on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. For audio-only access to the hearings, attendees can dial-in at 646-931-3860 (not toll free) and then enter Meeting ID# 814 1870 6323. This hearing will be conducted in English. To request interpretation and/or translation in a language other than English, please send an email to dpu.ej@mass.gov by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. 

Any person interested in commenting on this matter may submit written comments no later than the close of business (5:00 p.m.) on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Written comments may be sent by email to dpu.efiling@mass.gov, dtc.efiling@mass.gov, kerri.phillips@mass.gov, scott.seigal@mass.gov, William.bendetson@mass.gov, and kevin.roberts@mass.gov.  Please note that in the interest of transparency any comments will be posted to our website as received and without redacting personal information, such as addresses, telephone numbers, or email addresses.  As such, consider the extent of information you wish to share when submitting comments.  The Department strongly encourages public comments to be submitted by email.  If, however, a member of the public is unable to send written comments by email, a paper copy may be sent to Peter A. Ray, Secretary, Department of Public Utilities, One South Station, Boston, Massachusetts, 02110. 

For more information, please see the Notice and Order Opening Rulemaking, with Attachments, below. Please note that not all attachments are listed below. All filings for this docket are available on the online File Room.