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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

Registration

_NAEP-SC Members – $20.00
_NAEP-SC Non-Members – $40.00
_NAEP-SC Student Members
_NAEP-SC Student Non-Members
CHA Bronze Sponsor
4 event tickets (3 remaining)
ECS Gold Sponsor
12 event tickets (10 remaining)
Edwards-Pitman Environmental Silver Sponsor
8 event tickets (4 remaining)
HDR Gold Sponsor
12 event tickets (4 remaining)
HNTB Bronze Sponsor
4 event tickets
ICE Platinum Sponsor
16 event tickets (7 remaining)
Mead & Hunt Silver Sponsor
8 event tickets (2 remaining)
New South Bronze Sponsor
4 event tickets (3 remaining)
Parrish and Partners Silver Sponsor
8 event tickets (6 remaining)
Stantec Platinum Sponsor
16 event tickets (6 remaining)
Terracon Platinum Sponsor
16 event tickets (12 remaining)
Three Oaks Engineering Bronze Sponsor
4 event tickets
Water & Land Solutions Platinum Sponsor
16 event tickets (14 remaining)
Westervelt Silver Sponsor
8 event tickets

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

Download the event flyer for more information.