(a) Upon assumption of rate regulation authority, the Commission will notify the cable operator and require the cable operator to file its basic service tier rate schedule with the Commission within 30 days, with a copy to the local franchising authority.

(b) Basic service tier and equipment rate schedule filings for existing rates or proposed rate increases or adjustments (including increases that result from reductions in the number of channels in a tier) must use the official FCC form, a copy thereof, or a copy generated by FCC software. Failure to file on the official FCC form or a copy may result in the imposition of sanctions specified in § 76.937(c).

(c) Filings for proposed rate increases or adjustments must be made 90 days prior to the proposed effective date and can become effective on the proposed effective date unless the Commission issues an order deferring the effective date or denying the rate proposal. Petitions filed in accordance with §§ 76.6 and 76.7, that oppose such filings must be filed within 15 days of public notice of the filing by the cable operator and be accompanied by a certificate that service was made on the cable operator and the local franchising authority. A cable operator opposing such petition must file its opposition within five days of the filing of the petition, certifying to service on both the petitioner and the local franchising authority.