Document: NUREG-1555
Document ID: 1b3504d5-f216-460c-9d69-2e78c6e1e501
Document Type: esrp
Title: MIXED WASTE IMPACTS
Source: NUREG-1555
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/nuregs/staff/sr1555/initial/
Revision Date: 2007-10
Chapter: 5
Section ID: 5.5.2
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n identified. Evaluation of each identified impact should result in one of the following determinations: ` The impact is minor, and mitigation is not required. When all impacts are of this nature, the reviewer should accept the quantities and methods of storage or disposal of the mixed waste, and a statement of the following type should be included in the EIS: The staff reviewed the available information on mixed waste generated at the plant. Based on this review, the staff concludes that there are no significant environmental impacts. ` The impact is adverse, but can be mitigated by specific design or procedure modifications that the reviewer has identified and determined to be practical. In these cases, a statement similar to the following should be included in the EIS: The staff reviewed the information on the mixed-waste system. Based on this review, the staff concludes that the following impacts require mitigation. ` The impact is adverse, cannot be successfully mitigated, and is of such magnitude that it should be avoided. The reviewer should participate in any such analysis and evaluation of alternatives that would avoid the impact and that could be considered practical. If no such alternatives can be identified, the reviewer should provide this information to the reviewer for ESRP 10.1. October 1999 5.5.2-5 NUREG-1555 V. IMPLEMENTATION The method described herein will be used by the staff in evaluating conformance with the Commission’s regulations, except in those cases in which the applicant proposes an acceptable alternative for complying with specified portions of the regulations. VI. REFERENCES 10 CFR 20, “Standards for Protection Against Radiation.” 40 CFR 261, “Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste.” 40 CFR 264, “Standards for Owners and Operators of Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage and Disposal Facilities.” 40 CFR 264.73, “Operating record.” 40 CFR 265, “Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of Hazardous Waste