{"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":"2026-05-13T15:42:06","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T20:42:06","slug":"2026-permitting-workshop","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/ja\/officeofbroadbanddevelopment\/2026-permitting-workshop\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 KOBD Permitting Workshop"},"content":{"rendered":"                <div class=\"hero-block hero-block--subpage  \" >\n\n        <div class=\"breadcrumb_wrapper\">\n                                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\">Home<\/a> \/\n                                                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/ja\/officeofbroadbanddevelopment\/\">Office of Broadband Development<\/a> \/\n                                                                <span>2026 KOBD Permitting Workshop<\/span>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"hero-img\" style=\"\n                            background-image: url(https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Untitled-75.jpg);                                            \"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"container h-100\">\n            <div class=\"row align-items-center justify-content-center h-100\">\n                <div class=\"col-12 content\">\n                    <div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"container \">            <div class=\"wrapper-block  \" style=\"\n                                                                                                                                    \">\n        \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-1f347d83-97ee-4dd9-9765-06fc085d4111\"><strong>2026 KOBD Permitting Workshop<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/webinarreg-1024x256.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-84990\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/webinarreg-1024x256.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/webinarreg-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/webinarreg-768x192.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/webinarreg-1536x384.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/webinarreg-2048x512.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/webinarreg-18x5.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Date<\/strong>: April 28, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Location<\/strong>: Hilton Garden Inn, 221 W 43rd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601 (light breakfast and lunch provided)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cost: Free<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Expert presentations and panel discussions covering permitting requirements, best practices, and strategies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>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<li>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.&nbsp;These sessions are also an excellent opportunity for subrecipients to introduce their teams as BEAD projects begin!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n        <div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"container \">            <div class=\"accordion-block\">\n        <h3>Post-Event Resources<\/h3>\n        <div class=\"accordion\" id=\"accordionExample\">\n        \n<div class=\"card simple\" >\n    <div class=\"card-header relative\" id=\"heading-1068246693\">\n        <div class=\"d-flex justify-content-between\">\n            <h5 class=\"mb-0\">Investment, Innovation, and Implementation: The Industry View<\/h5><button class=\"btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse-1068246693\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-1068246693\"><\/button>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <a href=\"javascript:;\" class=\"cover_link\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse-1068246693\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-1068246693\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"collapse-1068246693\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1068246693\" data-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n        <div class=\"card-body\">\n            \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Panelists:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Erik Sartorius<\/strong> &#8211; Executive Director, Communications Coalition of Kansas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Gabriel Moran<\/strong> &#8211; Senior Government Affairs &amp; Policy Manager, Tarana Wireless<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moderator:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Arthur Ortegon<\/strong>, WBK Law<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Files, Links, Resources<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/KOBD-PermittingWorkshop-WBK-IndustrySlide.png\">WBK&#8217;s BEAD Program Roadmap: Next 12 Months<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/SaieUCcDTRQ\">Link to Session Recording<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"card simple\" >\n    <div class=\"card-header relative\" id=\"heading-1422725604\">\n        <div class=\"d-flex justify-content-between\">\n            <h5 class=\"mb-0\">From Policy to Deployment: NTIA (NEPA, EHP)<\/h5><button class=\"btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse-1422725604\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-1422725604\"><\/button>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <a href=\"javascript:;\" class=\"cover_link\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse-1422725604\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-1422725604\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"collapse-1422725604\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1422725604\" data-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n        <div class=\"card-body\">\n            \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Melinda Stanley<\/strong>, Federal Program Officer for Kansas, NTIA<br><strong>Elaine Moran<\/strong>, Environmental Protection Specialist, NTIA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Files, Links, Resources<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>NTIA BEAD and Permitting-Related Guidance and Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>FYI: &nbsp;NTIA refers to State Broadband Office Grantees as Eligible Entities (EE) in guidance<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/broadbandusa.ntia.gov\/nepa-resources-nepa-bead\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NEPA for BEAD<\/a> BEAD Specific NEPA Permitting Resources webpage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">General Permitting Resources are online at BroadbandUSA\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/broadbandusa.ntia.gov\/assistance\/permitting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Permitting<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/broadbandusa.ntia.gov\/funding-programs\/tribal-broadband-connectivity\/nepa-resources-general-nepa-guidance-and-tools\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NEPA Resources: General NEPA Guidance and Tools<\/a> webpages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/broadbandusa.ntia.gov\/technical-assistance\/NTIA_BEAD_Key_Permitting_Resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Key Permitting Resources<\/a> handout provided at event<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/broadbandusa.ntia.gov\/technical-assistance\/NTIA_BEAD_Process_Map\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BEAD Process Map<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Illustrates key BEAD priorities for the coming year and outlines process flow from submission of KS BEAD Final Proposal thru commencement of deployment activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/broadbandusa.ntia.gov\/funding-programs\/policies-waivers\/BEAD_GTCs_Nov_2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BEAD General Terms &amp; Conditions<\/a> see Section 13 for NEPA\/EHP relevant references<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/broadbandusa.ntia.gov\/technical-assistance\/Smart_Start_NEPA_Compliance_for_BEAD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NTIA\u2019s Smart Start guide<\/a>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Offers step-by-step guidance for early planning and preparation to guarantee projects incorporate NEPA compliance considerations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/broadbandusa.ntia.gov\/technical-assistance\/Smart_Start_II_BEAD_Subgrant_Permitting_Conditions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NTIA\u2019s Smart Start Part II: How to Approach and Implement BEAD Subgrant Permitting Conditions<\/a>:&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Assists EE\u2019s in meeting program requirements and promoting permitting success in their capacity as BEAD administering agencies and joint lead agencies for NEPA compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/broadbandusa.ntia.gov\/technical-assistance\/DOC_NTIA_Sample_ESAPTT_Project_Maps_and_Descriptions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sample Project Descriptions and Maps for BEAD Environmental and Historic Preservation (EHP) Review | BroadbandUSA<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/broadbandusa.ntia.gov\/technical-assistance\/BEAD_FAQs\">BEAD FAQs (Version 20 currently)<\/a> updated regularly and include Permitting FAQs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/broadbandusa.ntia.gov\/funding-programs\/broadband-equity-access-and-deployment-bead-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BEAD Program Page on BROADBAND USA<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/broadbandusa.ntia.gov\/technical-assistance\/BEAD_Scope_Change_and_Budget_Modification_Primer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BEAD Scope Change and Budget Modification Primer<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/broadbandusa.ntia.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-03\/BEAD_Eligible_Entity_Guidance_Scope_Change_and_Budget_Modification.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BEAD Scope Change and Budget Modification Guidance for Eligible Entities<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.commerce.gov\/oam\/build-america-buy-america\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Build America Buy America (BABA) page<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/broadbandusa.ntia.gov\/technical-assistance\/NTIA_BABA_Refresher\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Build America Buy America Act Refresher<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/bQZ_V3Bl1-Q\">Link to Session Recording<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"card simple\" >\n    <div class=\"card-header relative\" id=\"heading-518517035\">\n        <div class=\"d-flex justify-content-between\">\n            <h5 class=\"mb-0\">Historic Preservation in Practice<\/h5><button class=\"btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse-518517035\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-518517035\"><\/button>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <a href=\"javascript:;\" class=\"cover_link\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse-518517035\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-518517035\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"collapse-518517035\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading-518517035\" data-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n        <div class=\"card-body\">\n            \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Katrina Ringler<\/strong>, Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer, State of Kansas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Files, Links, Resources<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SHPO-RC_handout.pdf\">SHPO Review and Compliance Handout<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SHPO_project_submission_tutorial.pdf\">SHPO Project Submission Tutorial<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Working-with-SHPO_pdf_notes.pdf\">Working with SHPO &#8211; Presentation Slide Deck<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/U-WR1gtUrns\">Link to Session Recording<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"card simple\" >\n    <div class=\"card-header relative\" id=\"heading-843075850\">\n        <div class=\"d-flex justify-content-between\">\n            <h5 class=\"mb-0\">ESAPTT, ASAP (Environmental Screening and Permitting Tracking Tool)<\/h5><button class=\"btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse-843075850\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-843075850\"><\/button>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <a href=\"javascript:;\" class=\"cover_link\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse-843075850\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-843075850\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"collapse-843075850\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading-843075850\" data-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n        <div class=\"card-body\">\n            \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>George Leris<\/strong>, IT Partner, WBK Law<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Suzanne Tetreault<\/strong>, Partner, WBK Law<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Files, Links, Resources<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/KOBD-Permitting-WBK-EHP-Deck.pdf\">Presentation Slide Deck<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/-7QY-fm8rM0\">Link to Session Recording<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"card simple\" >\n    <div class=\"card-header relative\" id=\"heading-1601844434\">\n        <div class=\"d-flex justify-content-between\">\n            <h5 class=\"mb-0\">Pole Attachments: Challenges and Opportunities<\/h5><button class=\"btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse-1601844434\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-1601844434\"><\/button>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <a href=\"javascript:;\" class=\"cover_link\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse-1601844434\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-1601844434\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"collapse-1601844434\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1601844434\" data-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n        <div class=\"card-body\">\n            \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Panelists: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Greg DuMars<\/strong>, Deputy Director, Kansas Municipal Utilities <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Zachary Sterling<\/strong>, Chief Operating Officer, FreeState Electric Cooperative <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moderator: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Adam Copeland<\/strong>, Partner, WBK Law<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/AvM_7djdA2w\">Link to Session Recording<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"card simple\" >\n    <div class=\"card-header relative\" id=\"heading-1735056228\">\n        <div class=\"d-flex justify-content-between\">\n            <h5 class=\"mb-0\">Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) and the Road to Connectivity<\/h5><button class=\"btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse-1735056228\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-1735056228\"><\/button>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <a href=\"javascript:;\" class=\"cover_link\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse-1735056228\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-1735056228\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"collapse-1735056228\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1735056228\" data-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n        <div class=\"card-body\">\n            \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Presenters: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Kevin Zimmer<\/strong>, District 3 Engineer, KDOT <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cody Ward<\/strong>, District 3 Office Coordinator, KDOT<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/QakbBSBEgHc\">Link to Session Recording<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"card simple\" >\n    <div class=\"card-header relative\" id=\"heading-1123409143\">\n        <div class=\"d-flex justify-content-between\">\n            <h5 class=\"mb-0\">Engaging with your Railroad Partners: BNSF and Union Pacific<\/h5><button class=\"btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse-1123409143\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-1123409143\"><\/button>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <a href=\"javascript:;\" class=\"cover_link\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse-1123409143\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-1123409143\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"collapse-1123409143\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1123409143\" data-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n        <div class=\"card-body\">\n            \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Presenters: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Melissa Cannon<\/strong>, Real Estate Manager, BNSF <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Jim Hild<\/strong>, Director of Real Estate, Union Pacific <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Followed by panel discussion with Railroads and KDOT representatives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moderated by <strong>Russ Dunlap<\/strong>, Middle Mile Program Manager<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Files, Links, Resources<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/railroad-kra_permitting_guide_with_map\/\">Kansas Railroad Association &#8211; Right-of-Way Utility Permitting Guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/3Wo_viCdV0A\">Link to Session Recording<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"card simple\" >\n    <div class=\"card-header relative\" id=\"heading-724914075\">\n        <div class=\"d-flex justify-content-between\">\n            <h5 class=\"mb-0\">Local Engagement: Municipalities, Kansas Corporation Commission, and KS-811<\/h5><button class=\"btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse-724914075\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-724914075\"><\/button>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <a href=\"javascript:;\" class=\"cover_link\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse-724914075\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-724914075\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"collapse-724914075\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading-724914075\" data-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n        <div class=\"card-body\">\n            \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Panelists: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Suzanne Balandran<\/strong>, Assistant Supervisor, Pipeline Safety, Kansas Corporation Commission <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p 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