Document: NRC Regulatory Guide
Document ID: e5306f4f-dc8c-4f60-a71c-af7ad4080384
Document Type: regulatory_guide
Title: Aquatic Environmental Studies for Nuclear Power Stations + HISTORY - HISTORY 12/2014 – DG-4023 -Proposed New Guide
Source: NRC Regulatory Guide Division 4
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML1318/ML13186A085.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
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Section ID: RG-4.24
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tation with NMFS or FWS is the best source of information. • State-listed threatened or endangered species and species otherwise considered rare or protected in the State (in contrast to widespread, abundant, and stable species). Informal consultation with State agencies is appropriate. State natural heritage programs may provide a listing of federally listed species and state-listed and rare species that occur within specified areas. The NRC encourages the use of databases, but direct communication with State regulators is still preferred. Impacts from facilities near State borders can extend to neighboring States; therefore, the NRC encourages consultation with all States whose resources may be affected. The NRC will consult with State agencies as appropriate as required by the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, as amended (Ref. 27). For sites near the Canadian or Mexican borders, consultation with foreign agencies may be appropriate. • EFH and HAPC. Federally managed fishery species, including crustaceans and corals, have designated EFH and sometimes HAPC, which are under the jurisdiction of NMFS. EFH includes prey species of the managed species being evaluated. The NRC suggests early informal consultation with NMFS. The NRC will conduct EFH consultations as appropriate per Magnuson–Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, as amended. • Recreationally and commercially valuable species. Fish species targeted by recreational and commercial fisheries also are important resources to assess. Informal conversation with State game officials could identify species used for consumptive and nonconsumptive recreational and commercial uses. • Subsistence species. Target species of Tribal and nontribal subsistence fishing should be evaluated. Informal consultation should be conducted with Tribes and State agencies. • Species essential to the maintenance and survival of other important species. Information may be available in scientific literature and from