Case Decision - 355791

Interim Comment

The South African Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA) notes the submission of the DSR and the exemption letter. However, a heritage impact assessment must be conducted. A field-based assessment of the impact to archaeological resources must be conducted by a qualified archaeologist. The report must comply with section 38(3) of the NHRA and the SAHRA 2006 Minimum Standards: Archaeological and Palaeontological Component of Impact Assessments, and the 2012 Minimum Standards: Archaeological Component of Heritage Impact Assessments. The Minimum Standards provides allowance for a Letter of Recommendation for Exemption that can be submitted by a qualified archaeologist should they deem it appropriate.

SAHRA request for an amended .kml file that maps the development area using a polygon and not a point. Furthermore, the applicant is requested to upload the DEIA along with its appendices.

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 information.