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2026 - 2027 I PY27 NH Fuel Assistance Program (FAP) Procedures Manual 44 • The NH DOE will make a written decision within 10 business days of the hearing. The written decision will contain a statement of reasons in support of the decision and will refer to the evidence relied upon regarding the decision. • Strict rules of evidence will not apply to the conduct of the hearing. • All written correspondence from NH DOE to the applicant/client shall be sent via the U.S. Postal Service with a return receipt requested.
If the applicant has requested a Fair Administrative Hearing, the CAA will hold funds equal to the benefit in question in reserve, pending the outcome of the Fair Administrative Hearing.