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: Commerce publishes public hearing and public comment period in the Minnesota State Register, on Commerce website, and sends to all local service providers, policy advisory committee members, and other stakeholders, with a minimum of 30-days notice to submit feedback. Commerce Commissioner and Commerce tribal liaison consult with Minnesota's tribal communities. Commerce accepts comments through multiple channels: US Mail, email, public hearing, online form, and fax. Throughout the program year, Commerce seeks input from local service providers, policy advisory committee members, energy vendors, and other stakeholders. Commerce also has an electronic consumer feedback form posted on the Energy Assistance Program website, which allows members of the public to submit comments, complaints, and improvement ideas at any time. 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 07/25/2025 Public Hearing via Microsoft Teams 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). No comment was given at the public hearing. Comments were received through other means and are attached. These comments supported the program, expressed gratitude for the assistance, and requested that funding for the program remain the same. 11.5 What changes did you make to your LIHEAP plan as a result of public participation and solicitation of input? N/A 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.