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(A)pay to any political subdivision in which the operator provides service the greater of-- '(i) the historical support that the operator, or its predecessor,provided for public. educational, or governmental use of the cable system in such subdivision in accordance with this subsection: or (i i) the amount of any cash payment that the operator is required to pay to such subdivision under such State legislation affecting cable system franchising requirements; _ '(B) carry signals for public. educat ional. or governmental use from the point of origin of such signals to subscribers and provide facilities adequate to fulfill such requirements in accordance with subsection (1)(2): and '(C) provide at least the number of channels for public. educational,or governmental use that it was providing as of May 31. 2005. '(3)CA-,CULATION OF HISTORICAL SUPPORT- Historical support includes the value of all support provided for public. educational. or governmental use, including in-kind support and free services. The cable operator shall pay support equal to the greater of-- '(A)the value of the support provided in the most recent calendar year prior to the effective date of such State legislation affecting cable system franchising requirements: or `(B) the WdLie of the annual average support provided over the terin or the franchise pursuant to which it operated prior to such effective date, taping into account the tine value of money. '(4) PAYMENTS-The amounts owed to the political subdivision under paragraph(2)(A) shall be paid annually. in quarterly installments. with the first payment being due 30 days after the date of enactment of the Con-u-nunity Access Preservation Act. '(5) USES: DI SPUTES- '(A) USES- Support provided to any State or local political subdivision under this subsection shall be dedicated to public, educational,or governmental use of channel capacity. '(B) DISPUTES- If there is a dispute as to amounts owed under this subsection,undisputed amounts shall be paid, and the Commission shall determine on an expedited basis what,if any. additional amounts are owed.'. (b) Franchise Fee Definition- Section 622(g)(2)of such Act(47 U.S.C. 542(2r)(2)) is amended-- (I) in subparagraph (B).by striking 'in the case of any franchise in effect on the date of the enactment of this title.'; (2)by striking;subparagraph(C): and (3)by redesignating subparagraphs(D)and (E)as subparagraphs(C) and (D),respectively.