About FERC 
Office of External Affairs
What We Do
The Office of External Affairs (OEA) is led by Acting Office Director Patricia Schaub. Under her direction this office is the Commission's primary contact point with the Congress, the general public, international, federal, state, and local government offices, interest groups, and the news media. It is responsible for developing public relations and other outreach strategies for the Commission.
The Office of External Affairs is comprised of:
- Congressional/Intergovernmental Divisions:
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Responsible for all communications with the US Senate, US House of Representatives, and federal agencies.
- State and Public Affairs Divisions:
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Responsible for all public outreach, including states, international, and Web services.
- Press Services Division:
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Responsible for all communication with the press and media.
OEA Organization Chart
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