1. A. The BEP shall recruit a Temporary BEP Operator for placement in a Business Facility for a six-month period after consultation with the APOC chairperson:

   1. 1. In the event of an Abandoned Facility;
   2. 2. In the event no qualified individual who is Legally Blind applies for assignment to a Business Facility; or
   3. 3. In an emergency.
2. B. The BEP may extend a Temporary BEP Operator’s placement in a Business Facility on a monthly basis until such time as a qualified individual who is Legally Blind is available.

3. C. The BEP shall consider placement of a Temporary BEP Operator in the following order from the highest priority to the lowest:

   1. 1. A Displaced Operator in good standing.
   2. 2. Any other Licensee in good standing who is not currently managing a Business Facility.
   3. 3. A BEP Operator in good standing who is currently managing a Business Facility.
   4. 4. A subcontract through the SLA.

Historical Note

Adopted effective May 7, 1990 (Supp. 90-2). Amended by final rulemaking at 31 A.A.R. 3921 (October 3, 2025), effective November 2, 2025 (Supp. 25-3).