Interim Comment
SAHRA requests that a field-based HIA and PIA be conducted as part of the EA application that comply with section 38(3) of the NHRA. The archaeological component must comply with the SAHRA 2007 Minimum Standards: Archaeological and Palaeontological Components of Impact Assessment Reports. The palaeontological component must be completed by a qualified palaeontologist and must comply with 2012 Minimum Standards: Palaeontological Components of Heritage Impact Assessments.
The applicant is advised to extend the EA process in terms of section 19(1)b of the NEMA EIA Regulations in order to comply with this comment. Further comments will be issued upon receipt of the above requested reports and revised DBAR that incorporates the results of the heritage specialist reports.
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