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: 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 07/11/2025 Public Hearing 11.3. How many parties commented on your plan at the hearing(s)? 5 11.4 Summarize the comments you received at the hearing(s). The Public Hearing received several comments comments before the hearing. A transcript of the Public Hearing is attached. 11.5 What changes did you make to your LIHEAP plan as a result of public participation and solicitation of input? Due to the result of the public participation and solicitation of input, while maintaining benefit amounts at the FY2025 rates, the program is making the following changes: 1. Provide emergency assistance (crisis assistance) to renters, whose heating and cooling costs are included in their rent; and 2. Acceptance of the Utility Critical Care Program Certification form in place of a doctor's note to apply for cooling benefit. 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.