An applicant is eligible for assistance if the applicant: Is an electric customer; Resides in Maryland; Has total household countable income as described in Regulation .04 of this chapter which does not exceed 175 percent of the federal poverty level; and Is a: U.S. citizen, Legal immigrant admitted for permanent residence or otherwise legally residing in the United States, or Qualified alien. For purposes of receiving an arrearage, an applicant: May not have received an arrearage benefit from the EUSP within the preceding 7 fiscal years; and Shall have a qualified arrearage reported by the applicant's current electric company. Waiver. Waivers to §A(3) of this regulation may be granted according to policy established under COMAR 07.03.21.03C.