1. (a) Scheduled interruptions.

   1. (1) Scheduling. Except in an emergency, LECs shall schedule interruptions so that the inconvenience to customers is minimized.

   2. (2) Notice. LECs shall:

      1. (A) Make reasonable efforts to notify customers affected by a scheduled interruption as far ahead as practical; and
      2. (B) Give them the date, time, and planned length of the interruption.

2. (b) Unforeseen interruptions. LECs shall:

   1. (1) Make reasonable efforts to notify customers affected by an unforeseen interruption as soon as practical; and
   2. (2) Explain the cause and how long it will last.
3. (c) Restoration priority. LECs shall make every reasonable effort to first restore service that affects public health and safety.

Codification Notes: This section was promulgated as Rule 8.02 of the Telecommunications Providers Rules prior to codification in the Code of Arkansas Rules.