Document: NRC Regulatory Guide
Document ID: f0baf50b-5bb7-4783-b2f9-9586e09c97e1
Document Type: regulatory_guide
Title: Preparation of Environmental Reports for Nuclear Power Stations + HISTORY - HISTORY 02/2017 – DG-4026 , Proposed Revision 3 09/2014 – Periodic Review of Revision 2 – Revise (Rev. 3)
Source: NRC Regulatory Guide Division 4
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML1611/ML16116A068.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
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Section ID: RG-4.2
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evant to population growth, housing, and changes in land-use patterns within the economic region and relevant trends that would affect the development of the economic region. • A summary, in tabular form, of local social services and public facilities (e.g., water and sewer); present and projected police and fire capabilities; and medical information including hospitals (available beds and occupancy rates) and number of medical doctors and specialized health facilities. • The name and location for each water- and sewer treatment facility, its design capacity, current usage rate, and any information about future expansions or other pertinent changes, in each county and community in the economic region. • A summary, in tabular form, of access routes to the site of roads (including highways), rail, and waterways. For each mode of transportation, provide a discussion of significant proposed and potential expansions, improvements, and upgrades. Information on transportation should be consistent with information provided in the land use; non-radiological health; and fuel cycle, transportation and decommissioning sections in this RG. – Roads: Include carrying capacity and condition, availability and type of public transportation; and planned modifications that might affect traffic flow to and from the proposed plant site. Describe road and highway use in industry-standard terms (e.g., Level of Service designation or similar process). Discuss current and projected trends for usage of these routes, including any existing plant-related commuter patterns for operations and outages. State whether or not heavy-haul roads will be needed. – Rail: Describe railroads with regard to quality, capacity of the tracks, proximity to the proposed site, road crossings, and the availability of spurs to the proposed site. – Waterways: Waterway infrastructure refers to freshwater and ocean barge facilities. Describe all barge facilities (e.g., size, size limitations, and depth of