Interim Comment
The SAHRA notes the submitted AIA, however, the proposed development is located in an area of moderate sensitivity as per the PalaeoSensitivity map. Therefore, 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 EA process in terms of section 19(1)b of the NEMA EIA Regulations in order to address this comment.
Further comments will be issued upon receipt of the above requested report and revised BAR that incorporates the results of the heritage specialist report.
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