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: The Commerce Communications Team produced a short video, sent announcement by listserv, and other Commerce social media platforms 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 08/04/2025 LIHEAP Model Plan Public Hearing 11.3. How many parties commented on your plan at the hearing(s)? 8 11.4 Summarize the comments you received at the hearing(s). Comments were focused on federal funding of program and requests that the plan not eliminate services from prior year, including air conditioning and arrearage assistance. 11.5 What changes did you make to your LIHEAP plan as a result of public participation and solicitation of input? Commerce will continue to provide air conditioning assistance as funding allows. 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.