Case Decision - 358452

Interim Comment:  

The SAHRA Development Applications Unit (DAU) is making the following comments in terms of section 38(8) of the National Heritage Resources Act as contemplated by the EIA process in terms of section 24(4)b(ii) of NEMA:

• The SAHRA DAU is requesting a field-based Palaeontological Impact Assessment report for the proposed developments in terms of section 38(8) of the NHRA.
• The field-based Palaeontological Impact Assessment (PIA) must be undertaken 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.
• A BID/dBAR/ dEIAR/ DSR is required for further consideration of the proposed development.
• Further comments will be issued upon submission of these further requirements.