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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".07" citation="COMAR 10.25.09.07" title_num="10" subtitle_num="25" chapter_num="09" heading="Extension of Time.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>A payer may request an extension of time of up to 60 days for submission of the EDI information.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The payer shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Submit the request in writing to the Deputy Director for Data Systems and Analysis not later than 30 days before the reporting deadline;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Explain the reason for the extension request; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Propose a reasonable date for submission.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>A payer may file a written petition for review of a denial of an extension of time.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>The Commission shall review the decision of the Deputy Director.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>After providing the payer with an opportunity to present its position to the Commission, the Commission may affirm, reverse, or modify the decision of the Deputy Director.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>