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Task 3 Data Analysis <br /> Data collected as part of Task 1 will be analyzed . CEG will perform an analysis of the benthic and <br /> fish count data , compare the data to Year-1 data , as well as other available data , and summarize <br /> the data . The benthic data analyses will include frame-grabbing and point counts of six 20-meter <br /> transects. Comparisons of the collected benthic and fish count data will be made between natural <br /> hardbottom and artificial reefs and high relief versus low relief areas of the mitigation reef. The <br /> benthic and fish count data will be summarized for reporting . <br /> Task 4 Report Preparation and Regulatory Agency Coordination/Consultation <br /> Under this task CEG and ATM will coordinate with and update regulatory agencies , including <br /> FDEP, NMFS, etc. in regards to data collection efforts and analyses conducted under this Scope <br /> of Work. CEG and ATM will provide the County with up to ten hard copies and five electronic <br /> copies of the report as well as report appendices (data ) and copies of video transects. ATM will <br /> perform quality control and quality assurance measures to ensure the CEG's reporting meets the <br /> permit requirements. <br /> Future Tasks <br /> The issued permit requires that the artificial mitigation reef be monitored annually for three years <br /> after completion . This Scope of Work provides services for Year 2 of the monitoring efforts . It is <br /> anticipated that the protocol for the Year 3 monitoring effort will not change . A fee estimate of the <br /> Year 3 monitoring is provided in the fee schedule, and is based on the fees for the Year 2 Scope <br /> of Work with a 5% increase to account for estimated increases for labor and equipment rates. <br />