Interim Comment
The SAHRA Archaeology, Palaeontology and Meteorites (APM) Unit requests that an application specific field-based PIA be conducted as part of the EA process. The field assessment may focus on previously unsurveyed sections of the proposed development located in areas of very high sensitivity formations, using previous field assessments (not older than 5 years) for the remaining section of the proposed route. 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.
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