Case Decision - 199525

Interim Comment
As the proposed development is seeking Environmental Authorisation in terms of NEMA, section 38(8) of the NHRA applies. This requires the assessment of the impact to the national estate be conducted in terms of the requirements as per section 38(3) of the NHRA. SAHRA notes the current submitted report includes information that complies with section 38(3)a, b, c, f and g of the NHRA.
SAHRA requests that an assessment of the impact to heritage resources be undertaken that complies with section 38(3) of the NHRA with reference to outstanding information as per section 38(3)d and e of the NHRA be undertaken as part of the EA process in terms of section 24(4)b(iii) of NEMA. The requested section 27(18) permit will be processed as part of section 38(3)g of the NHRA with regards to plans for mitigation.
Further comments will be issued upon the receipt of the above requested report.