- (a) In the event of conditions where immediate action by the utility owner is necessary for the protection of persons or property, or to minimize damage to or loss of the utility owner's facilities or highway property, a permit is not required prior to the commencement of work.
- (b) The utility owner, at its own responsibility and risk, may undertake the necessary repairs and shall notify the District Engineer and the Utilities Section of such work as soon as practicable but no later than the next Arkansas Department of Transportation business day.
- (c) If the situation necessitates closure of traffic lanes, the utility owner shall immediately notify the office of the District Engineer.
- (d) The utility owner shall not undertake chemical vegetation control on an emergency basis.