Case Decision - 197118

Interim Comment
The South African Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA) cannot comment on this project because the HIA report is out of date and a palaeontological assessment has not been submitted. SAHRA requires the following before commenting further on this project:The assessment of heritage resources should follow the SAHRA 2007 Minimum Standards: Archaeological Component of Impact Assessment Report. The quickest process to follow for the archaeological component would be to contract a qualified archaeologist (see www.asapa.co.za or www.aphp.org.za). The Minimum Standards refers to a Letter of Recommendation for Exemption from further studies, that may be submitted should the archaeologist deem it appropriate.
The proposed development area is located within an area of very high sensitivity in terms of palaeontological resources as per the SAHRIS PalaeoSensitivity. A field-based Palaeontological Impact Assessment (PIA) or a Letter of Recommendation for Exemption from further studies must be undertaken by a qualified palaeontologist (See https://www.palaeosa.org/heritage-practitioners.html for a list of qualified palaeontologists). The report/letter must comply with the 2012 Minimum Standards: Palaeontological Components of Heritage Impact Assessments.
Further comments will be issued upon receipt of the requested.