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Mora replied that if the agency is allowed to proceed with the initial renourishment of Lido, it will likely be asked to provide extensive reviews of the results, including demonstrat- ing that the plan is working, before it can apply for permits for subsequent renourish- ments under the 50-year plan. "We believe the state will make us do a lot of monitoring after the project is complete," Mora said. "We will have to work closely with [the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP)] if something unexpected happens," added DavisShaw. Options such as adjusting the size of the groins or filling in areas that were dredged with offshore sand could be possible meth- ods of remediation if problems arise, DavisShaw said. Army Corps officials contend that the FDEP permit process will necessitate assurances that Siesta Key will not suffer negative impacts. "They will not issue a permit if they think another beach will be adversely impacted," Mora pointed out. The rock groin on Lido Beach near the Lido Beach Resort is exposed even at high tide. Sarasota News Leader July 25, 2014 Page 35