11 Timely and Meaningful Public Participation, , 2605(b)(12) - Assurance 12, 2605(c)(2)

11.1 How did you obtain input from the public in the development of your LIHEAP plan? Select all that apply. Note: Tribes do not need to hold a public hearing but must ensure participation through other means. Tribal Council meeting(s) Public Hearing(s) Draft Plan posted to website and available for comment Hard copy of plan is available for public view and comment Comments from applicants are recorded Request for comments on draft Plan is advertised Stakeholder consultation meeting(s) Comments are solicited during outreach activities Other - Describe: The hearing and plan comment requests were posted on Alaska’s Online Public Notice system. • Notice of the public hearing and comment period were mailed to vendors, tribal organizations, community agencies, and state agencies informing them of the opportunity to comment on the plan and share the information with their clients/customers. • The public hearing was held August 6, 2025, via Zoom from 11 AM - 1 PM AKST and open telephonically to all other areas of the state. A recording of the hearing is available upon request. • Public Hearings, 2605(a)(2) - For States and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Only 11.2 List the date and location(s) that you held public hearing(s) on the proposed use and distribution of your LIHEAP funds? Date Event Description 1 08/06/2025 Zoom Meeting 11.3. How many parties commented on your plan at the hearing(s)? 0 11.4 Summarize the comments you received at the hearing(s). The Department provided an opportunity for public input through the scheduled hearing and written comment period. No comments were received during the hearing or separately in writing. 11.5 What changes did you make to your LIHEAP plan as a result of public participation and solicitation of input? No changes were made to the LIHEAP plan as a result of public participation and solicitation of input, as no public input was received during the hearing or written comment period. If any of the above questions require further explanation or clarification that could not be made in the fields provided, attach a document with said explanation here.