Document: NRC Regulatory Guide
Document ID: 01fb3132-b05a-41a0-ab81-466a6fb6f4d3
Document Type: regulatory_guide
Title: Preparation of Environmental Reports for Nuclear Power Plant License Renewal Applications (Rev. 1)
Source: NRC Regulatory Guide Division 4
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML0916/ML091620409.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
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Section ID: RG-4.2S1
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hapter 5 of this regulatory guide discusses ways in which to identify new and significant information. The applicant may adopt the findings for the codified Category 1 issues if no new and significant information exists. Of the remaining 19 environmental issues, 18 are Category 2 issues, which require plant- specific analyses. The following sections discuss information that the applicant should include in the ER to assist the NRC staff in evaluating the impacts of these 18 Category 2 issues. One issue (the effects of electromagnetic fields) is not categorized, and the NRC staff addresses this issue separately in plant-specific supplements to the GEIS. The presentation of the Category 2 issues in this section follows the format of Table B-1 in Appendix B to Subpart A of 10 CFR Part 51. This discussion also references the specific requirements stated in 10 CFR 51.53(c)(3)(ii). The steps for reviewing each Category 2 issue include (1) determine whether the issue is applicable to the plant using the criteria given in 10 CFR 51.53(c)(3)(ii), (2) if the issue is not applicable, provide a short statement on the rationale, and (3) if the issue is applicable, provide the information and analysis specified in the appropriate section below. The information and analysis should be sufficient to determine the size and extent of the impacts associated with the issue and the significance of the impacts as defined in the Impacts Findings section located in the General Guidance to Applicants section of this regulatory guide. DG-4015, Page 23 The applicant should analyze direct, indirect, and cumulative effects. The cumulative or indirect effects of the action may be of moderate or large significance even when the direct effect is of small significance. The General Guidance to Applicants section of this regulatory guide defines these effects. The applicant should consider mitigation measures to reduce or avoid adverse effects for each Category 2 issue. The applicant should identify