Interim Comment
The SAHRA Development Applications Unit (DAU) notes the submission of the PIA report, however requires an assessment of all types of heritage in terms of section 38(8) and 38(3) of the National Heritage Resources Act, Act 25 of 1999 (NHRA) as required by section 24(4)b(iii) of NEMA.
If an HIA was undertaken for the clay mining activities, this report can be submitted to the case along with an updated addendum, with a recommendation for exemption from further heritage studies by a suitably qualified archaeologist.
Further comments will be issued upon receipt of the Final basic assessment documents inclusive of appendices.
The applicant is advised to extend the EA process in terms of section 19(1)b of the NEMA EIA Regulations.
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