. Section 4(5)(1)(eA) - Functions of Council: NHBRC applauded the intention of the Council to review all geotechnical reports in respect of geohazards nationally. The organization also needed to caution the fact that this provision would demand extensive capacity to be created by Council for Geosciences. In the absence of capacity, this provision might create an untenable bottleneck and delay for all infrastructure and development projects nationally.