Document: NRC Regulatory Guide
Document ID: 2654196f-c25a-40d1-8edc-e828353b6377
Document Type: regulatory_guide
Title: Standard Format and Content of Environmental Reports for Near-Surface Disposal of Radioactive Waste + HISTORY - HISTORY 04/1982 – Draft WM 013-4
Source: NRC Regulatory Guide Division 4
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML1218/ML12187A698.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
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Section ID: RG-4.18
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text, tables, or figures) may be incorporated in the environ- mental report by reference. "Documentation" as used in this guide means presentation of information, support- ing data, and statements and includes (1) references to published information, (2) citations from the applicant's experience, and (3) reference to unpublished information developed by the applicant or the applicant's consultants. State- ments not supported by documentation are acceptable provided the applicant identifies them either as information for which documentation is not available or as expressions of belief or judgment. xi Chapter 1. PURPOSE AND NEED FOR PROPOSED PROJECT In this chapter, the applicant should briefly discuss the proposed project and the activities as a result of the project. For example, such matters as the purpose, need for and benefits of the project, plans for waste disposal and management, the types of waste to be disposed of, the sources of radioactive waste, the quantity of radioactive waste to be disposed of, the radioisotopic content of the waste, the waste form, the waste package(s), planned land use of the project areas, closure and site decommissioning plan, postclosure care, and plans for long-term institutional care of the site should be discussed. With regard to the need for the proposed facility, a discussion should be provided concerning the disposition of the waste if this proposed facility is not licensed. Include in this discussion such matters as the length of time the present capacity will be adequate, the cost of temporary storage, the cost of transportation to a new facility versus old facilities, and restrictions on the use of existing facilities. In discussing need,, the most important factor is the relationship of the site to the Low-Level Radioactive Waste Policy Act activities for the region or State. The Low-Level Radioactive Waste Policy Act (Public Law 96-573), enacted in December 1980, establishes a Federal policy that each State is