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: 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 08/07/2025 Virtual TEAMS Meeting 11.3. How many parties commented on your plan at the hearing(s)? 1 11.4 Summarize the comments you received at the hearing(s). An energy vendor commented that they would like for DCF to consider starting the LIHEAP season October 1 every season. There was a total of 7 attendees at our public hearing on 8/7/2025. Only 1 attendee provided a comment. (see comment above) 11.5 What changes did you make to your LIHEAP plan as a result of public participation and solicitation of input? None at this time. 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.