2026 Broadband Permitting Workshop in Hays, KS

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2026 KOBD Permitting Workshop

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.

日付: April 28, 2026

所在地: Hilton Garden Inn, 221 W 43rd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601 (light breakfast and lunch provided)

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Expert presentations and panel discussions covering permitting requirements, best practices, and strategies.
Practical guidance on working with the Kansas Department of Transportation, railroads, utilities, municipalities, the Kansas Historic Preservation Office, and more.
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!

Post-Event Resources

Investment, Innovation, and Implementation: The Industry View

パネリスト

Erik Sartorius – Executive Director, Communications Coalition of Kansas

ガブリエル・モラン – Senior Government Affairs & Policy Manager, Tarana Wireless

司会者

Arthur Ortegon, WBK Law

Files, Links, Resources

WBK’s BEAD Program Roadmap: Next 12 Months

Link to Session Recording

From Policy to Deployment: NTIA (NEPA, EHP)

メリンダ・スタンレー, Federal Program Officer for Kansas, NTIA
Elaine Moran, Environmental Protection Specialist, NTIA

Files, Links, Resources

NTIA BEAD and Permitting-Related Guidance and Resources

FYI: NTIA refers to State Broadband Office Grantees as Eligible Entities (EE) in guidance

NEPA for BEAD BEAD Specific NEPA Permitting Resources webpage.

General Permitting Resources are online at BroadbandUSA’s 許可そして NEPA Resources: General NEPA Guidance and Tools webpages.

Key Permitting Resources handout provided at event

BEAD Process Map

Illustrates key BEAD priorities for the coming year and outlines process flow from submission of KS BEAD Final Proposal thru commencement of deployment activities.

BEAD General Terms & Conditions see Section 13 for NEPA/EHP relevant references

NTIA’s Smart Start guide:

Offers step-by-step guidance for early planning and preparation to guarantee projects incorporate NEPA compliance considerations.

NTIA’s Smart Start Part II: How to Approach and Implement BEAD Subgrant Permitting Conditions:

Assists EE’s in meeting program requirements and promoting permitting success in their capacity as BEAD administering agencies and joint lead agencies for NEPA compliance.

Sample Project Descriptions and Maps for BEAD Environmental and Historic Preservation (EHP) Review | BroadbandUSA

BEAD FAQs (Version 20 currently) updated regularly and include Permitting FAQs

BEAD Program Page on BROADBAND USA

BEAD Scope Change and Budget Modification Primer

BEAD Scope Change and Budget Modification Guidance for Eligible Entities

Build America Buy America (BABA) page

Build America Buy America Act Refresher

Link to Session Recording