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Chapter or Appendix Page Change successor EAP Service Provider through a formal RFP process. • During the program year, Commerce will select a successor EAP Service Provider through a formal RFP process. However, Commerce may execute a short-term contract with an existing EAP Service Provider on an interim or emergency basis, as needed. • Commerce may subdivide the vacated EAP service area. Appendix 1A Language Line

Appendix 1B Accessibility for People with Hearing and Speech Disabilities

The MN Dept. of Human Services, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Division provided guidance on this new Appendix, with information on assisting those who are deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, or have speech disabilities. Appendix 1C Statewide Info & Referral Service

Chapter 2 Applications and Application Processing 7 Additions to the Transferring Applications to Another Service Provider section include: • Applications should be transferred between Service Providers when a household moves to a different Service Provider territory. If a household lives in a county served by two Service Providers, the household cannot request an application transfer for reasons other than a move,