Case Decision - 197363

Interim Comment
The SAHRA Archaeology, Palaeontology, and Meteorites (APM) notes the recommendations provided in the HIA report and endorses the recommendation for undertaking an assessment of impacts to palaeontological resources.
The proposed development area is located within an area of moderate sensitivity as per the SAHRIS PalaeoSensitivity map policy. The HIA notes that the development area is located in a fossiliferous zone, and recommends an assessment of impacts to palaeontological resources. As such, a desktop Palaeontological Impact Assessment (PIA) must be undertaken by a qualified palaeontologist (See https://www.palaeosa.org/heritage-practitioners.html for a list of qualified palaeontologists). The report must comply with the 2012 Minimum Standards: Palaeontological Components of Heritage Impact Assessments.The applicant is advised to extend the BAR process in terms of section 19(1)b of the NEMA EIA regulations in order to comply with this comment.
Further comments will be issued upon receipt of the requested reports.