Document: NUREG-1555
Document ID: b0a0b132-269c-48c5-ac4c-6f67298c2f61
Document Type: esrp
Title: TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS
Source: NUREG-1555
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/nuregs/staff/sr1555/initial/
Revision Date: 2007-10
Chapter: 9
Section ID: 9.4.3
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-way (from the ER) ` construction and maintenance costs for the proposed system and for principal system alternatives (from the ER) ` estimated transmission line losses for the proposed system and for principal alternatives (from the ER). II. ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA Acceptance criteria for the review of alternative transmission systems are based on the relevant require- ments of the following: ` 10 CFR 51.71(a) referring to 10 CFR 51.45(a)(3) with respect to the need to discuss alternatives in the environmental analysis ` 10 CFR 51, Appendix A, with respect to discussion of alternatives to the proposed action ` 40 CFR 6.203 with respect to descriptions of size, location, land requirements, operation, and main- tenance requirements of auxiliary structures such as transmission lines ` Regulatory requirements specific for particular land types (see Table 4.1.2-1) ` Executive Order 12898 with respect to Federal actions to address environmental justice in minority and low-income populations. Regulatory positions and specific criteria necessary to meet the regulations identified above are as follows: ` Regulatory Guide 4.2, Rev. 2, Preparation of Environmental Reports for Nuclear Power Stations (NRC 1976), with respect to evaluation of alternative systems designs NUREG-1555 9.4.3-6 October 1999 ` Regulatory Guide 4.7, Rev. 2, General Site Suitability for Nuclear Power Stations (NRC 1998), with respect to site suitability guidelines ` U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, “Alternative Electrical Transmission Systems and Their Environmental Impact,” NUREG-0316, August 1977 (NRC 1977), with respect to environmental impacts. Technical Rationale The technical rationale for evaluating alternatives to the applicant’s proposed transmission systems is discussed in the following paragraph: The consideration of alternatives is the essence of the NEPA process. The review conducted under this ESRP section contributes to the consideration of alternatives by addressing alternative means