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11. Permit and cooperate with any relevant Federal investigations; 12. Provide for timely and meaningful public participation in the development on the State plan; 13. Provide an opportunity for applicants whose applications are denied or are not acted upon with reasonable promptness to appeal; 14. Cooperate with the Secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services with respect to data collection and reporting; 15. Provide preference to agencies that administer low-income weatherization or energy crisis intervention programs when awarding grants or contracts for intake services; 16. Use up to 5% of funds to provide services that encourage and enable households to reduce their home energy needs and thereby the need for energy assistance, which may include but are not limited to needs assessments, counseling, and family coaching. This standard is only required for subrecipients receiving an A16 Award.

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11. Permit and cooperate with any relevant Federal investigations; 12. Provide for timely and meaningful public participation in the development on the State plan; 13. Provide an opportunity for applicants whose applications are denied or are not acted upon with reasonable promptness to appeal; 14. Cooperate with the Secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services with respect to data collection and reporting; 15. Provide preference to agencies that administer low-income weatherization or energy crisis intervention programs when awarding grants or contracts for intake services; 16. Use up to 5% of funds to provide services that encourage and enable households to reduce their home energy needs and thereby the need for energy assistance, which may include but are not limited to needs assessments, counseling, and family coaching. This standard is only required for subrecipients receiving an A16 Award.