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. (c) No pUblic information forum need be held for major rate adjustments if, after the Administrator has given Notice of a scheduled forum no person indicates in writing by a prescribed date an intent to appear at such pUblic forum. Section 903.16 - Public Comment Forum(s) (a) One or more public comment forums shall be held for major rate adjustments, except as otherwise provided in paragraph (c) of this section, and may be held for minor rate adjustment, to provide interested persons an opportunity for oral presentation of views, data, and arguments regarding the Proposed Rates. The number, dates, and locations of such forums will be determined by the Administrator in accordance with the anticipated or demonstrated interest in the Proposed Rates. Notice shall be given at least 30 days in advance of the first pUblic comment forum at each location and shall include the purpose, date, time, place, and other information relative to the forum, as well as the locations where pertinent documents are available for examination and/or copying. (b) The Administrator shall designate a forum chairperson. At the forum, PMA representatives may question those persons making oral statements and comments. The chairperson shall have discretion to establish the sequence of, and time limits for, oral presentations and to determine if the comments are relevant and noncumulative. Forum proceedings shall be transcribed. Copies of all documents introduced shall be available at a designated location for inspection, and copies shall be furnished on request for which' the Administrator may assess a fee. Copies of the transcript may be obtained from the transcribing service. (c) if, after indicates forum. No public comment forum need be held for major rate adjustments the Administrator has given notice of a scheduled forum, no person in writing by a prescribed date an intent to appear at such public Section 903.17 - Informal Public Meetings for Minor Rate Adjustments In lieu of public information or comment forums in conjunction with a minor rate adjustment, informal pUblic meetings may be held if deemed appropriate by the Administrator. Such informal meetings will not require a Notice or a transcription. Section 903.18 - Revision of Proposed Rates During or after the consultation and comment periOd and review of the oral and written comments on the Proposed Rates, the Administrator may revise the Proposed Rates. If the Administrator determines that further public comment should be invited, the Administrator shall afford interested persons an appropriate period to submit further written comments to the PMA regarding the revised Proposed Rates. The Administrator may convene one or more additional pUblic information and/or public comment forums. The Administrator shall give Notice of any such additional forums. 11 ---