PUBLIC LAW 96-223—APR. 2, 1980
94 STAT. 295
(iii) the variation in degree days in regions of the State in any State where appropriate, and (iv) any other relevant consideration selected by the chief executive including provisions for pa3mtient levels for households making undesignated payments in the form of rent; (7) provide, in accordance with clause (3)(A), for agreements Home energy suppliers, with home energy suppliers under which— agreements. (A) the State will pay on a timely basis by way of regular installments, as reimbursements or a line of credit, to the supplier designated by each participating household the amount of assistance determined in accordance with clause (6) and shall notify each participating household of the amount of assistance paid on its behalf; (B) the home energy supplier will charge the household specified in subclause (A), in the normal billing process, the difference between the actual cost of the home energy and the amount of the payment made by the State under this title; (C) the home energy supplier will provide assurances that the home energy supplier will not discriminate against any eligible household in regard to terms and conditions of sale, credit, delivery and price; and (D) subject to such subsection (f) of this section the home energy supplier will provide assurances that any agreement entered into with a home energy supplier under this clause will contain provisions to assure that no household receiving assistance under this title will have home energy terminated unless— (i) the household has failed to pay the amount charged to such household in accordance with subclause (B) for at least two months, (ii) the household receives a written termination notice not less than thirty days prior to the termination, and (iii) the household is afforded, in a timely fashion before termination, an opportunity for a hearing by an agency designated by the State; unless the supplier is located in a State in which the termination policy contains provisions for a longer grace period, or notification period, than that described in this clause; (8) provide for the direct payment to households to which Direct payments, subclauses (A) (ii) and (iii) of clause (3) applies; (9) provide for public participation in the development of the Public participation. plan; (10) provide assurances that the State will treat owners and Owners and renters equitably under the program assisted under this title; renters, equal treatment. (11) provide that— (A) the State may use for planning and administering the plan an amount of the funds received by such State under this title not to exceed 5 per centum of the cost of carrying out the plan except that— (i) upon proof of unusual circumstances and upon application to the Secretary, the State may use an additional amount for planning and administering the plan not to exceed 2y2 per centum of the cost of carrying out the plan, and
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