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This bill reorganizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) by moving its Office of Public Participation into a new Public Participation Division within the Office of External Affairs. The new division would be led by a Director who helps coordinate technical and logistical assistance for members of the public, including those who want to participate in FERC proceedings, though the assistance would be limited to providing information and procedural guidance rather than financial support. The bill explicitly prohibits FERC from compensating people's attorney's fees, expert witness costs, or other expenses related to intervening in commission proceedings, even if their participation leads to an approved position. Within one year of the law taking effect, the Director must report to Congress on what actions the division took to increase public participation and how those efforts may overlap with other FERC programs. No specific funding is allocated in the legislation.

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