Regulatory and policy changes continue to inform project delivery and Congress is advancing comprehensive permitting reform that could significantly alter the project planning and permitting landscape. Add in the potential for a divided government from this year’s midterm elections and we face the potential for a complete upheaval of our status quo.
Join ESA’s trusted experts for a free webinar designed to help you understand the latest federal policy developments and how they could inform project delivery.
Join Us
Thursday, November 12, 2026
9:00 – 10:00 AM PT / 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET
In an engaging and informative panel presentation and conversation, our policy leaders will discuss the recently introduced bipartisan permitting reform language, final rules affecting Endangered Species Act implementation and proposed changes to the Clean Water Act and the National Historic Preservation Act – all with a consideration of how the election results will influence pending and proposed changes.
This session will feature a dynamic discussion across policy, cultural resources, and NEPA, including the latest news covering:
- Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act
- Endangered Species Act Final Rules
- Proposed Changes to Clean Water Act
- Potential Changes to National Historic Preservation Act regulations
- How the midterms may inform future reforms
Panelists
Eric Beightel
Barbra Calantas
Tony Overly, MA, RPA
Meredith Parkin, JD, PMP
Who Should Attend?
If you work at the intersection of infrastructure, environmental review, and policy implementation, this webinar is for you.
Reserve your spot today to hear about the latest federal policy developments and proposed reforms and how they could inform project delivery, and how the election may influence their future.
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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