NRC Office of Public Engagement and Participation Act of 2024

This bill establishes the NRC's Office of Public Engagement and Participation to improve public access to nuclear regulatory proceedings. It creates a dedicated office to help community members and advocates participate in NRC hearings by providing plain-language guidance, coordinating financial assistance, and connecting them with available resources. The Office administers an Intervenor Trust Fund to cover eligible participants' costs (like attorney fees) if they demonstrate both significant financial hardship and that their input made a "substantial contribution" to the proceeding. This directly affects public advocates, community groups, and individuals seeking to engage in NRC decisions about nuclear safety and environmental justice.