1. (a) The provisions of 3 AAC 53.610 - 3 AAC 53.660 apply to all local exchange carriers, interexchange carriers, alternate operator service providers, pay telephone providers, and directory assistance providers.
2. (b) Unless otherwise required under AS 42.05, a requirement in 3 AAC 53.610 - 3 AAC 53.660 may be modified or waived, in whole or in part, by order of the commission and a showing of good cause or on the commission's own motion. An applicant shall file and the commission will consider an application in accordance with 3 AAC 48.805.
3. (c) Nothing in 3 AAC 53.610 - 3 AAC 53.660 precludes or otherwise limits a directory assistance provider from using partially or fully automated technologies in the provision of directory assistance services.

(Eff. 5/24/95, Register 134; am 11/24/2004, Register 172)

Authority: AS 42.05.141, AS 42.05.151, AS 42.05.311, AS 42.05.145, AS 42.05.291, AS 42.05.321