In terms of the NEMA Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations, 2014 (as amended by Government Notice No. 40772 of 7 April 2017), promulgated under the National Environmental Management Act (Act No. 107 of 1998) (NEMA), as well as in terms of Section 41(4) of the National Water Act (Act 36 of 1998), you have been identified as an Interested and/or Affected Party (I&AP) for the above-mentioned project. This serves as notification that the Draft Basic Assessment Report has been submitted to the Department of Environmental Affairs & Development Planning for review.