Document: NRC Regulatory Guide
Document ID: 2654196f-c25a-40d1-8edc-e828353b6377
Document Type: regulatory_guide
Title: Standard Format and Content of Environmental Reports for Near-Surface Disposal of Radioactive Waste + HISTORY - HISTORY 04/1982 – Draft WM 013-4
Source: NRC Regulatory Guide Division 4
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML1218/ML12187A698.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
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Section ID: RG-4.18
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supply areas; building temporary or permanent roads, bridges, or service lines; disposing of trash; excavating; and land filling. Provide information bearing on such ques- tions as how much land will be torn up and for how long; will there be dust or smoke problems; and what explosives will be used, where, and how often. Indicate the proximity of human populations, and identify undesirable impacts on their environment arising from noise, disruption of stock grazing patterns, and incon- venience due to the movement of men, material, and machines. Include those activities associated with any provision of housing, transportation, and educa- tional facilities for workers and their families. Describe any expected changes in accessibility of historical and archeological sites in the region. Discuss 17 measures designed to mitigate or reverse undesirable effects, such as erosion control, dust stabilization, landscape restoration, control of truck traffic, E and restoration of affected habitats. The discussion should also include any effects of site preparation and construction activities the consequences of which may be beneficial to the region. 4.2.1.2 Water Use and Aquatic Impacts. The discussion of water use should describe the impact of site preparation and construction activities on area water sources. Activities that may affect surface water include surface excava- tion, stream diversion, clearing, and grubbing and related activities. Describe the effects of these activities on fish and wildlife resources, water quality, water supply, esthetics, and recreation, as applicable. Describe measures to mitigate undesirable effects such as pollution control and other procedures for habitat improvement. 4.2.1.3 Resources Committed. Discuss any irreversible and irretrievable commitments of resources (e.g., loss of land for competing uses, destruction of wildlife habitat, destruction of natural resources) that are expected if site preparation and facility construction