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• 2026 SC Environmental Policy and Infrastructure Conference (EPIC)

  • When
    18 Feb 2026
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    8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - 2100 Bush River Road Columbia, SC 29210

  NAEP-SC is proud to partner with the American Council of Engineering Companies of South Carolina (ACEC-SC) Environmental Committee, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT), the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) and the South Carolina Society of Professional Engineers (SCSPE) for the 2026 SC Environmental Policy and Infrastructure Conference (EPIC). 

  ABOUT THE EVENT

  NAEP-SC, ACEC-SC, SCDOT, SCDES, and SCSPE are convening engineering and environmental professionals that are engaged in environmental compliance, planning, and design of South Carolina’s civil infrastructure. This will be a day for collaboration between agencies who fund and manage infrastructure, agencies with regulatory authority, agencies who are stewards of human and environmental resources, and professionals who coordinate with these agencies to advance new and maintain existing infrastructure. If you have products and services aimed at owner-agencies, regulatory and resource agencies, or consultants, you want to be at this conference. 

  TIME and Location

  Wednesday, February 18, 2026 | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

  DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Columbia

  2100 Bush River Road

  Columbia, SC 29210

  View the agenda here: 2026 EPIC Agenda w QR.pdf

  Registration

  Registration is provided through Eventbrite and ACEC-SC at the following link: 

  https://www.acecsc.org/events/environmental-policy-and-infrastructure-conference-epic/register

  *Note: NAEP-SC discount pricing is only for active NAEP-SC members that are NOT employed by an ACEC member company.

  
  

  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Lunch & Learn: Navigating Section 4(f): Balancing Transportation and Preservation

  • When
    20 Mar 2026
  •  
    11:45 AM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Michael Baker International - 700 Huger St., Columbia, SC 29201

  Register

  NAEP-SC is excited to have David Grachen from Edwards-Pitman as our featured speaker about Section 4(f). The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session. 

  You must register by March 13, 2026. Lunch will be provided, and space may be limited due to the venue size.

  TIME & LOCATION

  March 20, 11:45 AM – 1:30 PM
  Michael Baker International*

  Belle Vista Conference Room
  

  700 Huger Street

  Columbia, SC 29201

  *(location subject to change based on expected attendance)

  ABOUT THE EVENT

  Prior to joining Edwards-Pitman, David was an Environmental Specialist with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for over 30 years serving as a subject matter expert on NEPA, Section 106, Section 4(f), and Environmental Justice. Please join us for lunch and learning as David speaks about NEPA and Section 4(f).

  Topics include:

  • Understanding Section 4(f): Purpose and legal framework
  • Identifying protected resources: Parks, Recreation Areas, and Historic Sites
  • Section 4(f) Evaluations and when de minimis applies
  • Avoidance and minimization strategies for transportation projects
  • Case studies and best practices in Section 4(f) compliance

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• Lunch & Learn: USACE - Streamlined Permit Process with RRS

  • When
    24 Apr 2026
  •  
    11:45 AM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Dominion Energy - 601 Old Taylor Rd., Cayce, SC 29033
  • Spaces left
    59

  Register

  NAEP-SC is excited to have staff from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) as our featured speakers. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session. 

  You must register by April 17, 2026. Lunch will be provided, and space may be limited due to the venue size.

  TIME & LOCATION 

  April 24, 11:45 AM – 1:30 PM
  Dominion Energy

  601 Old Taylor Rd.*

  Cayce, SC 29033

  * this address gets you to the front guard gate where you must sign in and show ID, but the event is at 220 Operation Way*

  ABOUT THE EVENT

  Please join us for lunch and learning as USACE staff speak about the new Regulatory Request System (RRS).

  Topics include:

  • Modernizing the Permitting Process: How RRS Transforms Regulatory Requests
  • Key Features and Benefits of RRS for Applicants and Regulators
  • Key Processes for Submitting a Permit Application
  • Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
  • Tools and Resources Available in RRS

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• NAEP 2026 Annual Conference & Training Symposium

  • Start
    11 May 2026
  • End
    14 May 2026
  • Location
    Anchorage, AK

  NAEP 2026 Annual Conference & Training Symposium

  Join NAEP in person in Anchorage, Alaska! 

  Enthusiastic environmental professionals from across the country gather each year at the NAEP Annual Conference & Training Symposium to share in the opportunity to learn about new projects, share technical knowledge, network with other industry professionals, engage with leaders in environmental technologies and practice. The conference is held over 4 days and covers a variety of topics. 

  Details and Location

  Sunday, May 11–Thursday, May 14, 2024

  Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center

  600 W 7th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501

  This conference is being put on by NAEP. To register, please visit their website:

  https://conference.naep.org/

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