About the Office of Public Participation

Established by Section 319 of the Federal Power Act (16 USC § 825q–1), the mission of the Office of Public Participation (OPP) is to empower, promote, and support public voices in FERC proceedings. OPP assists members of the public who are interested in participating in FERC proceedings, who may have questions about FERC proceedings, or who want to learn more about FERC and its role as a federal regulatory agency in the energy sector. OPP supports members of the public in their efforts to:

• Learn about the industries that FERC regulates and the scope of FERC jurisdiction
• Locate FERC matters, filed documents, and decisions
• File a comment, intervene, or otherwise participate in a FERC matter
• Confirm filing deadlines
• Understand FERC processes and key rulings

OPP also works with other FERC program offices to help FERC improve public access and create procedures that are inclusive, fair, and easy to navigate.

Disclaimer: The Office of Public Participation does not advocate in Commission proceedings. Our role is to provide education, outreach, and support to facilitate meaningful public involvement in FERC proceedings regardless of viewpoint. OPP is a non-decisional office. All guidance, whether verbal or written, is intended to support public participation at FERC, pursuant to our statutory mission, and does not reflect the official views of FERC, any individual Commissioner, or the United States.  

Learn more about our recent activities and accomplishments in our 2024 Annual Report.  

All media inquiries should be directed to [email protected].