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: Comments are being solicited for the FY2025 Draft Plan prior to the public hearing in August through publications in the 8 major newspape state, and the proposed plan is available on our website for public review and comment by stakeholders. In addition, email communications are being sent to subgrantees, human service zone offices, North Dakota DHHS personnel, and various e assistance organizations and partners, soliciting comments. A link to the Draft Plan and public notice is included in the communication. A public hearing will be held from 2-3 PM CST on August 15, 2024, to solicit additional public participation. See Section D (Public Participation, Review and Comments on State Plan) of the ND State Plan attachments document. 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 08/08/2025 Public Hearing regarding ND LIHEAP for FY2026 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). N/A 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.