More Docks Planned on Alabama Reservoir Waters
Published Date: 1/22/2025
Notice
Summary
Alabama Power Company wants to build new docks on land and water near Martin Dam in Alabama. This change could affect local communities and the environment, so the government is asking for public comments and protests by February 14, 2025. If you care about these waters or lands, now’s the time to speak up before any money or construction moves forward!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
New docks would allow 31 watercraft
If you live near Martin Dam in Alabama, Alabama Power requests permission to build new docks in Tallapoosa County that would change boating capacity. The application would add a floating dock for 8 watercraft, seven new fixed docks (1 watercraft each), relocate/extend an existing dock to allow six additional watercrafts (16 total on that dock), and says existing and proposed docks would accommodate a total of 31 watercrafts.
Public comment and intervention deadline
If you care about these lands or waters, you can file comments, protests, or a motion to intervene with FERC by February 14, 2025. Note that only persons who file a motion to intervene in accordance with FERC rules may become a party to the proceeding.
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