The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is working through an initial wave of applications for remaining boat dock permits on Lake Lanier, since the first-come, first-served process was reopened Sept. 16. Staff members have called about 25 applicants and scheduled appointments for 17 of those requests, said Chief Ranger Ernest Noe, who is overseeing the process. “At this time, 11 positive recommendations and five denials have been made,” he said.