Dock permit moratorium extended until October 24, 2007

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Dear List members,
We have learned today that the Corps at Lake Lanier has extended the current moratorium on accepting new appointments/applications for boat dock permits until October 24, 2007.

In response to the large number of water-related fatalities on Lake Lanier this year, Shoreline Management rangers have been temporarily reassigned to perform increased water safety duties, and shoreline management activities will be suspended through September 3, 2007. All available park ranger staff, and additional rangers brought in from other Corps lakes, will be performing weekend patrols and promoting water safety with lake visitors.

As you will recall, the Corps implemented a 120 day moratorium on acceptance of new applications for private docks on April 27 to allow the Corps to complete the evaluation and processing of pending dock permit applications and appointments received prior to April 27 to ensure the maximum carrying capacity of 10,615 private boat docks was not exceeded.

The Corps will be responding to phone calls related to public safety, the purchase of property or violations on Corps property.

The Lake Lanier Association will place the Corps' press release on its web site as soon as possible.