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: Michigan held a public hearing on August 20, 2025. Michigan has posted its proposed plan for FY2026 to the Department's website, social media accounts and issued to other stakeholder groups requesting comments and feedback, two weeks prior to the scheduled public hearing allowing those interested in attending time to review. Also, Michigan held a TEAMS meeting with LIHEAP partners, MEAP grantees, stakeholders, etc. to review and discuss the LIHEAP State Plan draft updates and changes. The meeting took place on Monday, July 14, 2025. 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 08/20/2025 Public Comment Period LIHEAP State Plan proposal 11.3. How many parties commented on your plan at the hearing(s)? 0 11.4 Summarize the comments you received at the hearing(s). None, no one in attendance. 11.5 What changes did you make to your LIHEAP plan as a result of public participation and solicitation of input? During the MEAP TEAMS meeting, no updates or changes were made. Discussion regarding the current updates were positive during the MEAP monthly meeting. 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.