Applicable legislation
38(3)
38(8)
Decision Date
Committee
Decision Status
Case Decision
- The SAHRA DAU is requesting field-based Heritage Impact Assessment and Palaeontological Impact Assessment reports for the proposed developments in terms of section 38(8) of the NHRA.
- The field-based 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 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.
- The Archaeological and Palaeontological Minimum Standards refer to a Letter of Recommendation for Exemption for further studies should the specialist deem it appropriate. SAHRA reserves the right to insist on a field-based assessment should the Letter of Recommendation not provide ample information to make an informed comment.
- A BAR/SR/EIAr is required for further consideration of the proposed development.
- Further comments will be issued upon submission of these further requirements.
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