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1) “Frequency” refers to the frequency of income payment(s) received (e.g. annually [1], weekly [52], monthly [12], etc.). This is selected by the Applicant during the application process when reporting household income. d. Current bill(s), invoice(s), shut-off notice, or other evidence of the Energy Utility account status in the Applicant’s name or a member of the Household. i. Documents are current if dated 30 calendar days prior to and including the application date. ii. If an Applicant or Household member’s name is not listed on the Household Energy Utility bill, additional verification of the Applicant’s obligation to pay for the Energy Utilities is required to verify obligation to pay. Verification includes: A) Lease agreement, listing Applicant or Household member as a tenant responsible for paying Energy Utilities to Landlord; B) Power of Attorney, listing the Applicant or a Household member as an authorized representative for the account-holder; 1) A general power of attorney, or special power of attorney for finances (or equivalent) is required. C) Utility provider documentation showing the Applicant or a Household member as an authorized user on the Energy Utility account. D) Third-party billing agreement, listing the Applicant or a Household Member as responsible for paying Energy Utilities to the account-holder. iii. For Households utilizing and seeking Portable Fuel assistance, an Applicant may provide self-certification using the EAP-1006A LIHEAP Portable Fuel Certification form (English or Spanish), solely to evidence Portable Fuel requirements. Self-certification for Portable Fuel will require the following information: A) Total requested Portable Fuel and estimated cost; 15 of 41