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(vi) Repair or replacement of water heaters and heating systems for portions of a dwelling;

(vii) Other measures as determined by the department to be necessary to ensure a safe, well-weatherized dwelling.

(c) In addition to categorically eligible individuals authorized under P.L. 97-35, as amended, the state plan shall provide eligibility for those households with incomes which do not exceed the lesser of:

(i) An amount equal to two hundred fifteen percent (215%) of the federal poverty level for Wyoming; or

(ii) An amount equal to sixty percent (60%) of the state median household income.

(d) The department may modify the state plan as necessary:

(i) To meet federal requirements not to exclude households with lesser incomes than the amounts specified in subsection (c) of this section; and

(ii) To exclude households from receiving federal funds if the household income limitation provided in this section would violate federal restrictions.

(e) The maximum assistance provided to any household under the program in any state fiscal year shall not exceed the federal department of energy maximum annual unit average as calculated and authorized under P.L. 106-469, as amended.

(f) The department may adopt rules and regulations as necessary to implement this section.

CHAPTER 3 - CHILD SUPPORT AND REVENUE ENHANCEMENT ACCOUNT

42-3-101. Creation; deposits.