Document: NUREG-1555
Document ID: fd0b81d6-e26e-4e65-8f2d-2eb030d55d75
Document Type: esrp
Title: ASSESSMENT OF ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCES AND SYSTEMS
Source: NUREG-1555
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/nuregs/staff/sr1555/initial/
Revision Date: 2007-10
Chapter: 9
Section ID: 9.2.3
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rior to the proposed project, a statement similar to the following should be included: The staff reviewed the information provided on the alternatives presented by the applicant. Based on this review, the staff concludes that the information does not provide an adequate basis for deciding to support the proposed project. The staff finds that .... is a reasonable alternative on the basis of .... 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, “Environmental Protection Regulations for Domestic Licensing and Related Regulatory Functions.” 10 CFR 51, Appendix A, “Format for Presentation of Material in Environmental Impact Statements.” 10 CFR 51.45, “Environmental report.” 10 CFR 51.71, “Draft environmental impact statement—contents.” 10 CFR 51.75, “Draft environmental impact statement—construction permit.” 40 CFR 1502.14, “Environmental impact statement.” U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). 1976. Preparation of Environmental Reports for Nuclear Power Stations. Regulatory Guide 4.2, Rev. 2, Washington, D.C. U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRC/NRR). 1987. Potential Health and Environmental Effects Attributable to the Nuclear and Coal Fuel Cycle. NUREG-0332, Washington, D.C. U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards (NRC/NMSS). 1976. Environmental Survey of the Reprocessing and Waste Management Portions of the LWR Fuel Cycle. NUREG-0116, Washington, D.C. October 1999 9.2.3-11 NUREG-1555 Table 9.2.3-1. Environmental Cost and Health Effects Comparisons (Environmental Preference Screen) Category Alternatives Nuclear Coal (Others) Land Use (preferred, equivalent, inferior) Station (total area) Facilities Ponds