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This bill appropriates funds to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) for the fiscal year from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. The bill specifically allocates $95,392,000 from the state's restricted revenue account within the General Fund for the commission's general operations, including salaries, wages, and expenses for the chairman, commissioners, and Bureau of Safety and Enforcement. Additionally, the bill provides three federal augmentation funds: $4,739,000 for Natural Gas Pipeline Safety regulations, $500,000 for Motor Carrier Safety, and $2,500,000 for the IRA Transmission Siting Program. The bill explicitly states that any federal funds received under these appropriations cannot be reimbursed to utilities. The appropriation will take effect on July 1, 2025, or immediately if that date has passed, ensuring the PUC has the necessary funding to continue its regulatory and safety oversight responsibilities.

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