What does Preamble of NRC Office of Public Engagement and Participation Act of 2025 do?

This bill aims to establish an Office of Public Engagement and Participation within the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The bill's stated purpose is 'to establish an Office of Public Engagement and Participation within the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and for other purposes.'

What does SHORT TITLE. of NRC Office of Public Engagement and Participation Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the NRC Office of Public Engagement and Participation Act of 2025.

What does OFFICE OF PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT AND PARTICIPATION. of NRC Office of Public Engagement and Participation Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes the Office of Public Engagement and Participation within the Commission. The Office will be administered by a Director appointed by the Chairman, subject to Commission approval, and will serve a five-year term with the possibility of two renewals. The Director's duties include overseeing the Office's functions, appointing staff, and ensuring the Office's independence. The Office's functions include supporting public participation in Commission proceedings, advocating for the public interest, and providing guidance and assistance to the public. The Commission may provide compensation for reasonable attorney's fees, expert witness fees, and other costs to individuals whose participation substantially contributed to a position approved by the Commission, under specific conditions. The Chairman must ensure the independence of the Office from other Commission personnel. The Director must submit an annual report to Congress detailing the Office's activities and common difficulties encountered by the public.

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NRC Office of Public Engagement and Participation Act of 2025

Last updated: 6/25/2025 · Introduced: 6/25/2025

Author: Mike Levin (D-CA)

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This bill creates an Office of Public Engagement and Participation within the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to facilitate public involvement in regulatory proceedings.
The bill allows the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to compensate individuals for costs incurred when their participation significantly contributes to a Commission-approved position.
The Director of the new Office will submit an annual report to Congress outlining the Office's activities and challenges faced by the public.

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