Document: NRC Regulatory Guide
Document ID: eb3f5778-b26b-4ba0-9962-f7101bddfff7
Document Type: regulatory_guide
Title: (Rev. 3005)
Source: NRC Regulatory Guide Division 4
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML0037/ML003739900.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
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Section ID: RG-4.8
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wever, the format and content provided is acceptable to the staff. While environmental technical specifications in a different format will be accepted by the staff for review, die review time for such specifications may be longer. The information in this guide is intended to aid applicants in - prepering environmental technical specifications that are consitent with NRC regulations. Environmental Technical Specifications. should include 1. Definition of key terms used in the specifications that are not defined in applicable regulations or guides or are not generally accepted terminology.. 2. Specification of (a) limiting conditions for opera tior which, if not exceeded, should result in an acceptable environmental impact and (b) monitoring requirements associated with limiting conditions for operation. . 3. Specification of the enviromental surveillance program necessary to asses the impact of plant operations '.6n the environment. The program should include submision of reports to the NRC: a. ona routinebasis, and b. when an observable effect on certain environ mental parameters exceeds a specific level. 4. Specification of special surveillance and study. activities. 5. Specification of administrative controls which relate to organization and management, piocedur's, review and auit, and records and reports which are necessary to ensure the protection of the environment. In the unlikely event that a conflict should ariae between the requirements of the technical specifications of Appendix A of the operating lonse and thaoe of Appendix B, Appendix A requirements have precedence over those in Appendix B. To avoid such an occurrence to the extent practicable, every effort should be made to (1) ensure the .compatibility .of Appendix A and Appen dix fl technical specifications and (2) coordinate changes in either appendix to avoid conflicts and maintain conustency, as discussed in Section 5, "Administrative .Controls." 4.8-4 STANDARD FORMAT AND PRINCIPAL CONTENT OF