Case Decision - 355520

Interim Comment

The SAHRA notes the submission of the 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 areas is rated as very high. Therefore, a field-based Phase 1 palaeontological assessment is required, further comments will be issued upon the submission of the PIA report. The applicant is advised to extend the EA process in terms of section 19(1) of the NEMA EIA regulations to address this comment.