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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tal reports (ERs) that are submitted as part of an application for a permit, license, or other authorization to site, construct, and/or operate a new nuclear power plant. Applicability This RG applies to applicants for a permit, license, or other approval for a nuclear power plant subject to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR), Part 50, “Domestic Licensing of Production and Utilization Facilities” (Ref. 1), 10 CFR Part 52 “Licenses, Certifications, and Approvals for Nuclear Power Plants” (Ref. 2), and the associated review under 10 CFR Part 51, “Environmental Protection Regulations for Domestic Licensing and Related Regulatory Functions” (Ref. 3). Applicable Regulations • The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended (NEPA; 42 United States Code (U.S.C.) 4321 et seq.) (Ref. 4), implemented by Executive Orders (EO) 11514 “Protection and Enhancement of Environmental Quality” (Ref. 5), and 11991 “Environmental Impact Statements” (Ref. 6), and the Council on Environmental Quality’s regulations at 40 CFR Chapter V – Council on Environmental Quality - Index to Parts 1500–1508 (Ref. 7), require that all agencies of the Federal Government prepare detailed environmental impact statements on proposed major Federal actions that will significantly affect the quality of the human environment. A principal objective of NEPA is to require the Federal agency to consider, in its decision-making process, DG-4026, Page 2 the environmental impacts of each proposed major Federal action and the available alternative actions, including alternative sites. • 10 CFR Part 50 governs the licensing of nuclear power plants. Certain sections in 10 CFR Part 50 provide requirements for submittal of ERs in support applications for early site permits (ESPs), combined licenses (COLs), limited work authorizations (LWAs), construction permits (CPs), and operating licenses (OLs). • 10 CFR Part 51, “Environmental Protection Regulations for