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Table of Contents Part 24 Chapter 1: Introduction .............................................................................................................. 3 Rule 1.1 Legal Authority. .................................................................................................................. 3 Rule 1.2 Program Purpose. ............................................................................................................... 3 Rule 1.3 Manual Purpose. ................................................................................................................ 4 Rule 1.4 Prior Policy Clause. ............................................................................................................ 5 Rule 1.5 Non-Discrimination Statement. ......................................................................................... 5 Rule 1.6 Organizational Structure of LIHEAP. ............................................................................... 5 Rule 1.7 Partner Roles in Administration of Program. ................................................................... 6 Part 24 Chapter 2: Definitions ............................................................................................................... 9 Rule 2.1 Definitions. ......................................................................................................................... 9 Part 24 Chapter 3: Priority Populations ............................................................................................... 12 Rule 3.1 Priority Populations. ........................................................................................................ 13 Part 24 Chapter 4: Appointments ......................................................................................................... 13 Rule 4.1 Appointments. ................................................................................................................... 14 Part 24 Chapter 5: Client Application Process ..................................................................................... 16 Rule 5.1 Client Application Process. .............................................................................................. 16 Rule 5.2 Before Initiating Application. .......................................................................................... 16 Rule 5.3 Initiating Application. ...................................................................................................... 17 Rule 5.4 After Submitting Application. .......................................................................................... 18 Rule 5.5 Notices from Subgrantee to Applicant ............................................................................. 19 Rule 5.6 Non-Availability of Funds/ Waitlist ................................................................................. 19 Part 24 Chapter 6: Client Eligibility Requirements. ............................................................................ 21 Rule 6.1 Eligibility Requirements. .................................................................................................. 21 Rule 6.2 Residency. ......................................................................................................................... 21 Rule 6.3 Immigration Status. .......................................................................................................... 22 Rule 6.4 Renters. ............................................................................................................................. 23 Rule 6.5 Roomers/Boarders ............................................................................................................ 23 Rule 6.6 Live-In Attendant .............................................................................................................. 23 Rule 6.7 Employee Familial and/or Personal Interest Applicants ................................................ 24 Rule 6.8 Eligibility Documentation. ............................................................................................... 24 Rule 6.9 Authorization of Release of Information ......................................................................... 27 Rule 6.10 Affidavits ......................................................................................................................... 27