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: Meetings are held each year with the local HEAT agencies to obtain feedback on the previous HEAT season. The comments during the meeting are taken into consideration when the agency policy manual is updated. Meetings are held with HEAT agency supervisors to review program changes and updates at least quarterly. 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 06/25/2024 FY25 HEAT Public Hearing 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). None to report 11.5 What changes did you make to your LIHEAP plan as a result of public participation and solicitation of input? None this year 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.