Case Decision - 351943

Interim Comment

The SAHRA, Development Applications Unit (DAU) cannot accept the submitted Palaeontological Impact Assessment report because it does not comply with the SAHRA Minimum Standards for Heritage Specialist Studies in terms of Section 38 of the National Heritage Resources Act (No. 25 of 1999). SAHRA request that the specialist submits his/her CV and declaration of independence as part of the assessment.

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 reports.