Document: NUREG-1555
Document ID: f24d8f7b-0da3-4131-b35a-91895b335918
Document Type: esrp
Title: TERRESTRIAL ECOLOGY
Source: NUREG-1555
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/nuregs/staff/sr1555/initial/
Revision Date: 2007-10
Chapter: 2
Section ID: 2.4.1
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sely affected by plant or transmis- sion line construction or operation Habitats identified by State or Federal agencies as unique, rare, or of priority for protection, if these areas may be adversely affected by plant or transmission line operation and maintenance Wetlands (Executive Order 11990), floodplains (Executive Order 11988), or other resources specifically protected by Federal regulations or Executive Orders, or by State regulations Land areas identified as “critical habitat” for species listed as threatened or endangered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ` wildlife sanctuaries, natural areas, and related areas that could be affected ` a discussion of “important” species that may be affected by plant or transmission corridor construc- tion or operation. Estimates of their abundance should be provided when appropriate. Special habitat needs, such as cover, forage, and prey species, should be emphasized if the proposed project would potentially disrupt these needs. ` a summary of the consultations with appropriate Federal, State, regional, local, and affected Native American tribal agencies, including the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service (through the regional director) and the director of the State Fish and Wildlife agency. NUREG-1555 2.4.1-8 October 1999 V. IMPLEMENTATION The method described herein will be used by the staff in evaluating conformance with the Commission’s regulations, except in those cases in which the applicant proposes an acceptable alternative for complying with specified portions of the regulations. VI. REFERENCES 10 CFR 51, Subpart A, “National Environmental Policy Act—Regulations Implementing Section 102(2).” 10 CFR 51.45, “Environmental report.” 10 CFR 51.75, “Draft environmental impact statements—production and utilization facilities: draft environmental impact statement—construction permit.” 10 CFR 51.95, “Final environmental impact statements—production and utilization facilities: supplement to