20:10:32:43.03.  Demonstration of ability to remain functional in emergency situations. An applicant requesting designation as an eligible telecommunications carrier shall demonstrate its ability to remain functional in emergency situations, including a demonstration that it has a reasonable amount of back-up power to ensure functionality without an external power source, is able to reroute traffic around damaged transport facilities, and is capable of managing traffic spikes resulting from emergency situations.

          Source: 32 SDR 231, effective July 10, 2006.

          General Authority: SDCL 49-31-76, 49-31-77, 49-31-81.

          Law Implemented: SDCL 49-31-3, 49-31-78.