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Congress criticizes TVA’s plan to ban floating homes

Hale's Bar Marina has 17 floating houses available for rent on Nickajack Reservoir in Marion County. TVA approved Thursday a policy to ban additional such homes on its lakes and to requiring existing homes to be removed in 30 years.
Hale's Bar Marina has 17 floating houses available for rent on Nickajack Reservoir in Marion County. TVA approved Thursday a policy to ban additional such homes on its lakes and to requiring existing homes to be removed in 30 years. Hale's Bar Marina has 17 floating houses available for rent on Nickajack Reservoir in Marion County. TVA approved Thursday a policy to ban additional such homes on its lakes and to requiring existing homes to be removed in 30 years.

By The Tennessean 1 min read

WASHINGTON – The Tennessee Valley Authority’s plan to ban floating homes from reservoirs and other public waterways under its control is drawing more criticism from Congress.

Members of Tennessee’s congressional delegation suggested last week that TVA may have acted too hastily in prohibiting new floating homes and requiring the removal of existing homes within 30 years.

“While I can certainly see both sides of this issue, it seems unfair for TVA to move forward with this proposal without allowing the home and business owners affected by this change ample time to weigh in,” said U.S. Rep. Phil Roe, a Johnson City Republican.

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