Federal funding, permitting policy, and regulatory priorities continue to shape how projects move forward (or not).
Join ESA for a free webinar designed to help you understand what’s changing heading into FY 2026 and what it means for project delivery.
Join Us
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
12:00 – 01:00 PM PT/3:00 – 4:00 PM ET
Our experts will highlight key federal policy updates, including takeaways from the 2026 appropriations, the latest changes to environmental guidance and regulations, and the emerging innovations that will shape the year ahead.
We’ll showcase innovative, technology solutions and how they can help you respond to this evolving landscape, including ESA’s BEACON platform (a breakthrough software platform for streamlining compliance) and the free NEPA Assignment Navigator tool (a plain-English guide to USDOT’s NEPA Assignment program).
Technology solutions are helping organizations streamline decision-making, improve coordination, and stay ahead of evolving requirements – tune in to learn about where this work is headed.
We’re also pleased to welcome Brent Efron, Senior Manager for Permitting Innovation at the Environmental Policy Innovation Center (EPIC), who will share insights on EPIC’s latest research in permitting innovation, including technology-driven approaches to permitting and environmental review.
Panelists
Lisa Kay
Eric Beightel
Lauren Schramm
Laura Nickelhoff
Brent Efron
Who Should Attend?
If you work at the intersection of policy and project implementation, this webinar is for you.
Reserve your spot today to learn what’s changing—and see how ESA and EPIC are building the tools to help you navigate what comes next.
Each Zoom link is unique to the individual who registers and cannot be shared. Every person planning on joining the webinar will need to register themselves to attend.
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