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Chapter 24 – Home Energy Assistance Program Page 2 of 33 M. “Direct Energy Cost” means an Energy Cost that is directly paid by the Household.

N. “Dwelling Unit” means an occupied residential housing structure with one or more rooms that was originally constructed and designed as permanent living quarters for one or more persons, when permanently connected to the required utilities (including plumbing, electricity and Heating Systems) and contains bathroom and kitchen facilities specific to that unit. A Dwelling Unit has its own private entrance from the outside or off an enclosed hallway leading from the outside that does not pass through or offer an open access to any other unit within the structure. A Dwelling Unit does not include a camper, trailer, semitrailer, truck camper, motor home, boat, railroad car, bus, yurt or other structure designed and constructed to provide temporary living quarters.

O. “ECIP” means the Energy Crisis Intervention Program.

P. “Eligible Household” means a Household that satisfies all eligibility and income requirements of the HEAP Act and requirements of this Rule.

Q. “Energy Cost” means cost of energy used for heating a Dwelling Unit or Rental Unit.

R. “Energy Crisis” shall have the same meaning as set forth in 42 U.S.C. §8622(3), as same may be amended from time to time.

S. “Errors and Program Abuse” means the act of applying for or obtaining assistance to which one is not entitled by means of submitting false statements or withholding information pertinent to the determination of eligibility or benefits.

T. “Fuel Assistance” means the component of HEAP that assists Eligible Households with their Home Energy Costs.

U. “Functioning Heating System” means a Heating System that is working safely.

V. “HEAP” means the Home Energy Assistance Program established pursuant to the HEAP Act and the Act.

W. “HEAP Act” means 42 U.S.C. §8621 et seq., and the regulations promulgated there under, including 45 C.F.R. § 96.1 through 96.68 and 45 C.F.R. § 96.80 et seq., all as may be amended from time to time.

X. “HEAP Guide” means the program guide in effect for a Program Year that is used as a resource and guide for the administration of HEAP.

Y. “HEAP Weatherization” means the weatherization component of HEAP that provides Low- cost/no- cost Weatherization Activities, as defined by 10 C.F.R. §440.20, and other cost-effective energy-related home repairs or installations.

Z. “Heating Season” means the period of time beginning October 1 and ending April 30.

AA. “Heating Source” means any device used to provide heat to a Dwelling Unit.

BB. “Heating System” means a permanently installed system that is used to heat the Dwelling Unit. A portable space heater is not considered to be a Heating System.