1. (a) Unless otherwise provided in an Arkansas Public Service Commission order or pursuant to the terms of an approved tariff, within twenty (20) days of the date upon which a new TF docket has been initiated, staff shall file and other parties may file appropriate responsive testimony or request suspension of the proposed tariff pursuant to Arkansas Code § 23-4-407.

2. (b)

   1. (1) If staff believes the supporting discussion and analysis is inadequate, staff may request additional data and justification.

   2. (2) If additional data and justification is not furnished within a reasonable time or if staff needs additional time to review the filing, staff may ask the Arkansas Public Service Commission to:

      1. (A) Suspend the tariff; and
      2. (B) Require the filing of such additional financial or cost of service data as the Arkansas Public Service Commission may deem to be reasonably necessary.

Codification Notes: This section was promulgated as Rule 7.05 of the Rules of Practice and Procedure prior to codification in the Code of Arkansas Rules.