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Bali's Marine and Fisheries Agency (DKP) Head, I Putu Sumardiana, stressed the importance of environmental assessments and public consultations before issuing a permit for the Sidakarya LNG FSRU project, citing the area's significance for religious activities. He emphasized the need for a thorough Environmental Impact Analysis (AMDAL) to safeguard marine conservation and fishermen's interests, while environmental observer Ketut Gede Dharma Putra noted past community resistance to the project's proximity to mangroves, prompting a redesign as an offshore facility.