Document: NRC Regulatory Guide
Document ID: f0baf50b-5bb7-4783-b2f9-9586e09c97e1
Document Type: regulatory_guide
Title: Preparation of Environmental Reports for Nuclear Power Stations + HISTORY - HISTORY 02/2017 – DG-4026 , Proposed Revision 3 09/2014 – Periodic Review of Revision 2 – Revise (Rev. 3)
Source: NRC Regulatory Guide Division 4
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML1611/ML16116A068.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
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Section ID: RG-4.2
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maps, and GIS layers published by Federal and State natural resource management agencies. The characterization and discussion of possible impacts should follow the same guidance used in Chapters 2, 4, 5, and 7 of this RG, using reconnaissance-level information. Adequate information on the possible occurrence of important species and habitats can be obtained from discussions with, or online databases maintained by, the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), and State natural heritage programs. Aquatic Ecology A reconnaissance-level baseline characterization of aquatic resources on alternative sites can be expected to rely heavily on aerial photographs, maps, and GIS layers published by Federal and State natural resource management agencies. The characterization and discussion of possible impacts should follow the same guidance used in Chapters 2, 4, 5, and 7 of this RG, using reconnaissance-level information. Adequate information on the possible occurrence of important species and habitats can be DG-4026, Page 142 obtained from discussions with, or online databases maintained by, the FWS, National Marine Fisheries Service, and State natural heritage programs. Guidance on sources and use of aquatic reconnaissance level information for alternative sites is found in RG 4.24. Socioeconomics If a socioeconomic topic is important enough for a discussion in the proposed site analysis, that same topic should be considered for each alternative site. Demographic data for each alternative site should be provided by the applicant at the same level of detail as that presented for Chapters 2, 4, 5, and 7 of this RG, including any maps and summary tables. The characterization and discussion of other impact areas should be performed using reconnaissance-level information. Environmental Justice If an environmental justice topic is important enough for a discussion in the proposed site analysis, that same topic should be considered for each alterative site. The Census block group assessment