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B. If the County extends the period for its review by ninety (90) days for a benchmark showing or one-hundred-and-fifty (150) days for a cost of service showing or for a longer period as allowed by FCC Rate Regulations, the period for comment by interested parties shall be extended for a twenty (20) day period commencing on the day the written decision extending the time period is issued. The Franchisee may respond to comments by interested parties during such comment period and for five (5) days thereafter. C. If the County or its rate consultant prepares a public document analyzing the Rate Filing, such document shall be made available to the Franchisee. The Franchisee shall have three days, or such longer period as specified by the County, to file a response with the County. Prior to prescribing a rate or a refund, the County shall provide the Franchisee with an opportunity to comment on the proposed rate or refund. D. Notice of the public comment period for interested parties shall be provided in accordance with local law. SECTION 3. Authority of County Manager to Implement FCC Rate Regulations. The County Manager or his designee is authorized on behalf of the County to execute and file with the FCC such submissions as are now, or may hereafter, be required by FCC Rate Regulations in order to regulate Basic Service Rates and Charges and to establish any additional procedures for the County and the Franchisee in conformity with FCC Rate Regulations. The County may utilize a rate consultant to advise it on proposed rate changes and to assist it in the procedures and the standards for review adopted by the FCC. A rate consultant may be any person who has sufficient background and experience, in the sole opinion of the County, to properly evaluate and analyze rates and charges. SECTION 4. Proprietary Information. A. If these provisions, or any request for information requires the production of proprietary information, the Franchisee is required to produce the information. However, a Franchisee may request that specific, identified portions of its response be treated as confidential and withheld from public disclosure. The Franchisee must state the reasons why the information should be treated as proprietary and the facts that support those reasons. The request for confidentiality will be granted if the County determines that nondisclosure is consistent with the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. Section 552, FCC Rate Regulations, and the State Law, where applicable. If the Franchisee requests confidentiality and the request is denied, (1) where the Franchisee is proposing a rate increase, it may withdraw the proposal, in which case the allegedly proprietary information will be retumed to it; or (2) the Franchisee may seek review within five (5) working days of the denial in any appropriate forum. Release of the information will be stayed until such time as disclosure is required by law.