Case Decision - 261411

Interim Comment

SAHRA Development Application Unit (DAU) notes the heritage studies along with the recommendations provided therein. 

SAHRA request the submission of a field-based PIA as the study area is of very high palaeontological sensitivity. The assessment must be undertaken by a qualified palaeontologist and the report must comply with the 2012 Minimum Standards: Palaeontological Components of Heritage Impact Assessments. Further comments will be issued upon the submission of the field-based PIA. The applicant is advised to extend the EA process in terms of section 19(1) of the NEMA EIA regulations in order to address this comment. The applicant is advised to extend the EA process in terms of section 19(1) of the NEMA EIA regulations in order to address this comment.