Hello, 

 I was just wanting some clarification on the potential dates for the "Proposed Periodic DrawDown" on Lake Martin.   Per the recent re license I read it to mean that (if conditions are right) that this will begin the 3rd week of November 2021.  Is this correct?

Thanks

3. Proposed Periodic Drawdown in Winter Pool 85. In the final EIS, staff recommended adopting Alabama Power’s proposal to lower the reservoir elevation every 6 years in the winter (to at least 481 feet) in order to facilitate non-project seawall and boat dock maintenance, construction, and other nonproject activities that could benefit from lower lake levels. 76 As discussed in the final EIS, Lake Martin has historically been able to refill from an elevation of 481 feet during the winter to a normal summer pool elevation of between 490 and 491 feet.77 Further, lowering the winter reservoir elevation to 481 feet every 6 years provides a predictable opportunity for repairs and maintenance of seawalls and docks. Accordingly, Article 402 authorizes Alabama Power to lower the reservoir to elevation 481 feet every 6 years between the third week of November and February 28, and requires Alabama Power to provide public notice at least 30 days in advance of the draw down.

 To the extent possible and in coordination with weather conditions, the licensee must lower the reservoir to elevation 481 feet msl every 6 years, beginning in 2021, between the third week of November and February 28, to enable the construction and maintenance of shoreline structures. The licensee must provide public notice at least 30 days in advance of the draw down, and file documentation of the public notice with the Commission prior to the drawdown.