Brightspeed Fiber Optic, #412
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
Approximately 8 miles northeast of Elizabethton, TN
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 8/1/2026 |
| Finding/Decision Date | 9/24/2026 |
Expected Analysis Type:
Categorical Exclusion
Categorical Exclusion:
USDA-28d-USFS
Lead Management Unit:
Watauga Ranger District
Project Purpose:
Special use management
Project Decision Information
Decision Signed Date: 9/24/2026
States:
Tennessee
Counties:
Carter; Sullivan
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Matthew Gilbert
c/o Watauga Ranger District
4400 Unicoi Dr
Unicoi, Tennessee 37692
423-735-1500
matthew.gilbert2@usda.gov
Last Updated: 9/25/2026