Case Decision - 351326

Interim Comment

SAHRA requests that a field-based Palaeontological Impact Assessment be conducted for the proposed development as the footprint is underlain by an area of very high palaeontological sensitivity 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 Minimum Standards refer to a Letter of Recommendation for Exemption for further studies should the specialist deem it appropriate. SAHRA reserves the right to insist on a field-based assessment should the Letter of Recommendation not provide ample information to make an informed comment.

Further comments will be issued upon receipt of the above. 

The applicant is advised to extend the EA application in terms of section 19(1)b of the NEMA EIA regulations in order to address this comment.