Case Decision - 367035

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 Heritage and Palaeontological Impact Assessment for the proposed development in terms of section 38(8) of the NHRA.
• The archaeological component of the HIA must be conducted by a qualified archaeologist and must comply with the SAHRA 2007 Minimum Standards: Archaeological and Palaeontological Components of Impact Assessment Reports (see www.asapa.co.za or www.aphp.org.za for a list of qualified archaeologists). 
• The proposed development footprint lies on a highly sensitive palaeontological area in terms of the SAHRIS Palaeosensitivity Map. Therefore, the field-based PIA must comply with the SAHRA 2007 Minimum Standards: Palaeontological Components of Impact Assessment.
• Further comments will be issued upon submission of the HIA and PIA reports.