Document: NRC Regulatory Guide
Document ID: 01fb3132-b05a-41a0-ab81-466a6fb6f4d3
Document Type: regulatory_guide
Title: Preparation of Environmental Reports for Nuclear Power Plant License Renewal Applications (Rev. 1)
Source: NRC Regulatory Guide Division 4
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML0916/ML091620409.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
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Section ID: RG-4.2S1
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e effects of power plant systems on them. Consultation with appropriate agencies would be needed to determine whether special status species or habitats are present and whether they would be adversely affected by activities associated with license renewal. Specifically, 10 CFR 51.53(c)(3)(ii)(E) requires, in part, the following: Additionally, the applicant shall assess the impact of the proposed action on threatened or endangered species in accordance with Federal laws protecting wildlife, including but not limited to the Endangered Species Act, and essential fish habitat in accordance with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Section 4.6.1.3 of the GEIS discusses this issue. Two Federal acts govern the protection of species and their habitat—the Endangered Species Act and, specific to aquatic species, the Magnuson-Stevens Act, which are both described in detail in Chapter 3.6. Information needs specific to each act are outlined below: Endangered Species Act The applicant should determine whether the site and vicinity are within the range of listed species, and if they are, assess the extent to which license renewal, continued plant operation, and associated refurbishment activities are likely to jeopardize the continued existence of those listed species or result in the destruction or adverse modification of critical habitat. If in compiling information and assessing the effects of license renewal on threatened and endangered species a need arises to consult with either the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or NMFS, the applicant should notify the NRC so that the NRC staff can coordinate the communications. DG-4015, Page 39 Information and Analysis Content for the Endangered Species Act In addition to the general information and analysis content for all ecology issues, the ER should include the species listed for protection and their critical or potential habitats among the biological entities to be analyzed for each ecological issue.