Interim Comment
The SAHRA Archaeology, Palaeontology and Meteorites (APM) Unit requests that a field-based palaeontological assessment be conducted as the proposed development footprint is located in an area of very high sensitivity for palaeontological resources. The PIA must be conducted as part of the EA process. (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 EA 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 above requested report and a revised BAR to include the results of the PIA.
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