Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 37 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 37.71 - LOW INCOME WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIWAP)
Subchapter 37.71.4 - Specific Nontransporting Services License Requirements
Rule 37.71.401 - LOW INCOME WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, DEFINITIONS

(1) "Act of God" means an event caused solely by forces of nature without human involvement.

(2) "Child" means a person who is under age 18.

(3) "Disability" means the same as when the term is used in Social Security law purposes and is determined by the Federal Social Security Administration (SSA) under Title II or Title XVI of the Social Security Act. Verification of disability will be demonstrated by persons showing a supplemental security income disability card, Social Security disability check, or award letter.

(4) "Elderly" means a person who is 60 years of age or older.

(5) "Energy burden" means the percentage of a household's income which is allocated to energy costs for the household's dwelling. The energy burden is calculated by dividing the household's actual or estimated annual heating costs by the household's annual income.

(6) "Energy usage" means the amount of energy used over a given period. The annual energy usage is determined by using actual or estimated heating cost over a twelve-month period.

(7) "Weatherization related imminent threat to the health or safety of a household" means any adverse condition in a dwelling that:

(8) "Weatherization services" means improvements, repairs, or other modifications made to a dwelling for the purpose of reducing a household's energy usage.