{"id":84827,"date":"2026-04-10T16:25:49","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T21:25:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/?page_id=84827"},"modified":"2026-04-29T07:18:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T12:18:02","slug":"2026-permitting-workshop","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/officeofbroadbanddevelopment\/2026-permitting-workshop\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 KOBD Permitting Workshop"},"content":{"rendered":"
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2026 KOBD Permitting Workshop<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Kansas Office of Broadband Development (KOBD) held the 2026 KOBD Permitting Workshop, which was designed to demystify the permitting process for broadband infrastructure projects and help you move projects forward with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date<\/strong>: April 28, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Breakfast<\/strong>: 8:30 a.m. \u2013 9:00 a.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Program<\/strong>: 9:00 a.m. \u2013 3:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location<\/strong>: Hilton Garden Inn, 221 W 43rd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601 (light breakfast and lunch will be provided)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Format<\/strong>: In-person encouraged; virtual option available<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cost: Free<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What to expect:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Expert presentations and panel discussions covering permitting requirements, best practices, and strategies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Practical guidance on working with the Kansas Department of Transportation, railroads, utilities, municipalities, the Kansas Historic Preservation Office, and more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • In-person attendees can join optional, 30-minute, one-on-one workshops with KOBD and BEAD team members to seek high-level guidance on program requirements, compliance, and next steps. These sessions are also an excellent opportunity for subrecipients to introduce their teams as BEAD projects begin!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    Agenda<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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    2026 KOBD Permitting Workshop Tentative Agenda<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u2022 Registration & Breakfast<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u2022 Investment, Innovation, and Implementation: The Industry View<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    \u2022 From Policy to Deployment: NTIA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    \u2022 Historic Preservation in Practice: What Applicants Need to Know for Kansas Permits<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    \u2022 ESAPTT, ASAP (Environmental Screening and Permitting Tracking Tool)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    \u2022 <\/strong>LUNCH<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u2022 Pole Attachments: Challenges and Opportunities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    \u2022 Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) and the Road to Connectivity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u2022 Engaging with your Railroad Partners: BNSF and Union Pacific<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u2022 Infrastructure in Motion: Railroads, DOT, and the Path to Deployment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    \u2022 Lessons Learned and Helpful Tidbits for Local Engagement: Municipalities, Kansas Corporation Commission, and KS-811<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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