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 Arkansas Energy Office makes the plan available to our LIHEAP network of Community-Based Organizations and specifically asks for their input. 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 06/13/2025 AEO opened a comment period for input on the 2025 plan to update the 2026 Plan. The period lasted from 06/13/2025 - 06/27/2025 2 07/14/2025 AEO opened a comment period for input on the 2026 plan after making updates. The period lasted from 07/14/2025 - 07/25/2025 3 07/18/2025 AEO held a public hearing during which all changes that had occured to create the 2026 plan were outlined. 11.3. How many parties commented on your plan at the hearing(s)? 2 11.4 Summarize the comments you received at the hearing(s). AEO received 26 comments on the plan that remarked about the operating period, the systems, and admin cap. A transcript is attached. 11.5 What changes did you make to your LIHEAP plan as a result of public participation and solicitation of input? Responses to all comments received are attached. 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.