National Heritage Resources Act, 1999 (Act No.25 of 1999)

Regulations

South African Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA) Permit Regulations

Chapter X : Procedure for Consultation regarding Protected Area (Section 28(3))

37. Consultation procedure

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(1) The applicant must consult SAHRA at the earliest possible stage, and at least 60 days before the initiation of any activity at the protected area.

 

(2) The following information must be supplied:
(a) The name and location of the national heritage site, wreck, or mine dump to be covered by the protected area;
(b) the number and date of the notice of designation of the protected area in the Gazette;
(c) the number and date of any regulations for the protection of the area in the Gazette;
(d) details of the proposed actions or development, accompanied by sufficient plans, drawings and photographs to illustrate the effect on the protected area;
(e) the name, identity number and contact details, including the address, telephone and/or fax numbers of the owner;
(f) the signed consent of the owner for the proposed actions or development;
(g) the comments of the local authority regarding the proposed actions or development;
(h) the name, identity number and contact details, including address, telephone and/or fax numbers, and signature of the person who will be responsible for the proposed actions or development;
(i) any other relevant information requested by SAHRA.

 

(3) SAHRA will consider the proposals, and may consult any other person or authority it deems appropriate.

 

(4) SAHRA must make its final comments and recommendations within 45 days of receipt of the information listed in regulation 37(2).