Fred Wagner Returns to talk Policy, the Congressional Cabinet, and Biden's Infrastructure Plan

Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, Nic interviews our returning environmental policy expert, Fred Wagner, a partner with Venable, LLP., about policy, the congressional cabinet and Biden's Infrastructure Plan. Fred is a highly distinguished environmental and natural resources attorney. His practice focuses on environmental and natural resources issues associated with major infrastructure, mining, and energy project development. Read his full bio below.If you're interested in learning more, here's an article recommended by Fred from the Washington Post.Special thanks to our sponsor for this episode Venable, LLP!Help us continue to great content! If you’d like to sponsor a future episode hit the support podcast button or visit www.environmentalprofessionalsradio.com/sponsor-form Showtimes: 01:40 Shoutouts01:58 Venable LLP Sponsor Spot02:44 Nic and Laura talk about rescuing pets08:34 Interview with Fred Wagner Starts (fostering dogs)11:48 Growing up in Brooklyn15:08 Policy rollback updates22:08 CEQ case review29:47 Congressional cabinet people to watch36:43 Biden's infrastructure planPlease be sure to ✔️subscribe, ⭐rate and ✍review. This podcast is produced by the National Association of Environmental Professions (NAEP). Check out all the NAEP has to offer at NAEP.org.Connect with Fred Wagner atlinkedin.com/in/fred-wagner-59043019Guest Full BioFred helps clients manage and then defend in court environmental reviews performed under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) or equivalent state statutes. He works with public agencies and private developers to secure permits and approvals from federal and state regulators under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA), the Endangered Species Act (ESA), and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). Fred is familiar with the full range of issues surrounding USDOT surface transportation programs, including grant managemeSupport the showThanks for listening! A new episode drops every Friday. Like, share, subscribe, and/or sponsor to help support the continuation of the show. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and all your favorite podcast players.