Case Decision - 351693

Interim Comment

The SAHRA notes the submission of the DEIA & EMPr, and HIA. However, according to the Palaeosensitivity Map available on the South African Heritage Resources Information System database (SAHRIS), the Palaeontological Sensitivity of the proposed development area is rated moderate and high. Therefore, a PIA desktop study is required is required. 

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.