Putting the Ball Back in Play

 
With bases loaded, the runner on 2nd base asks the base umpire for "time" to tie
his shoe. The base umpire calls time. Who is responsible for putting the ball back in play?
 
A. The base umpire puts the ball back in play, since he called "time"
B. Either the base umpire or the plate umpire can put the ball back in play
C. Only the plate umpire can put the ball back in play
 
Call

"C", NF 10-2-3

 
Bonus question: Before the ball is put back in play, what are the three things that must
be in place first?
 
Call
To put the ball back in play, the pitcher must be on pitching rubber and ready, catcher must be in his box and ready, and the batter must be in the box and ready. NF 4-1-5.