Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: 9b40c173-6ada-4f6a-a9a7-836e7c62d015
Document Type: srp
Title: ACCIDENTAL RELEASES OF LIQUID EFFLUENTS IN GROUND AND SURFACE
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML0520/ML052070263.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 2
Section ID: 2.4.13
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he guide in selecting the proper model to represent a specific physical situation. Radioactive decay and sediment adsorption may be considered, if applicable, providing that the adsorption factors are conservative and site specific. Regulatory Guide 1.113 provides guidance in selecting and using surface water models. 2.4.13-3 DRAFT Rev. 3 - April 1996 Technical Rationale The technical rationale for application of these acceptance criteria to reviewing accidental releases of liquid effluents in ground and surface waters is discussed in the following paragraphs:6 Compliance with 10 CFR Part 100 requires that local geological and hydrological characteristics be considered when determining the acceptability of a nuclear power plant site. The geological and hydrological characteristics of the site may have a bearing on the potential consequences of radioactive materials escaping from the facility. Special precautions should be planned if a reactor will be located at a site where a significant quantity of radioactive effluent could accidentally flow into nearby streams or rivers or find ready access to underground water tables. These criteria apply to SRP Section 2.4.13 because the reviewer evaluates site hydrologic characteristics with respect to the potential consequences of radioactive materials escaping from the facility. Radionuclide transport characteristics of ground and surface water environments are reviewed with respect to accidental releases in order to ensure that current and future users of ground and surface water are not adversely affected by an accidental release from the facility. Regulatory Guide 1.113 provides guidance in selecting and using surface water models for analyzing the flow field and dispersion of contaminants in surface waters. Meeting the requirements of 10 CFR Part 100 provides assurance that accidental releases of liquid effluents to ground and surface waters, and their adverse impact on public health and safety, will be minimized.7 III.