Document: NUREG-1555
Document ID: 5071ad4a-5acf-4db6-95f2-6add6fdf98d4
Document Type: esrp
Title: ALTERNATIVES NOT REQUIRING NEW GENERATING CAPACITY
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: 9.2.1
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pacity are based on the relevant requirements of the following: NUREG-1555 9.2.1-4 October 1999 ` 10 CFR 51, Appendix A to Subpart A, with respect to including analysis of alternatives to the proposed action. Regulatory positions and specific criteria necessary to meet the regulations as identified above are as follows: ` Regulatory Guide 4.2, Rev. 2, Preparation of Environmental Reports for Nuclear Power Stations (NRC 1976), with respect to the analysis of alternatives to adding new generating capacity. Technical Rationale The technical rationale for evaluating the applicant’s alternatives not requiring new generating capacity is discussed in the following paragraph: The consideration of alternatives is the essence of the NEPA process. The review conducted under this ESRP contributes to the consideration of alternatives by the applicant by addressing alternatives that do not involve the addition of power generation capacity. The results of this review should be considered in the assessment of alternative energy sources and systems conducted under ESRP 9.2.3. III. REVIEW PROCEDURES The analysis includes two separate evaluations: the first of power purchases and reactivation and the second of energy efficiency. Projections by Federal, State, regional, local, and affected Native American tribal agencies energy planners may be the most useful source of capacity and demand information available. Consult current NRC policies regarding these evaluations for alternative analyses. The extent of this analysis should be determined by the amount and cost of capacity available through combinations of purchases of power and reactivating or extending the service life of plants within the relevant regional system. To make this determination, the reviewer should conduct a brief initial analysis following the procedures in the following subsections to identify the probable amount of electrical generating capacity available. Power Purchases The reviewer should determine if excess