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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outcome of Scenario 2 is that, if the applicant applies for licenses for future modules, the NRC would prepare a supplemental EIS that would tier off the EIS prepared for the initial modules in which the cumulative impacts for the future modules were assessed. The supplemental EIS would evaluate any new and significant information, need for power, and the cost-benefit for the additional modules being licensed. The supplemental EIS would not evaluate alternative sites. Under Scenario 3 the NRC would evaluate only the requested number of modules and any subsequent application for additional modules at that site would need to address all environmental review areas including alternative sites and alternative energy. Under Scenario 4, the NRC would prepare a supplemental EIS for each COL application referencing the ESP. Key differences between Scenarios 2 and 4 are that, in Scenario 4, an applicant would be resolving siting issues in the ESP and could maintain flexibility in selecting the design until submittal of the COL application. All issues resolved in the ESP EIS would be considered resolved for the COL EIS unless the NRC staff identified new and significant information. ESP EISs are intended to facilitate early resolution of siting issues. ESP applications can, but are not required to, include need for power or alternative energy. C.7 Information to be provided in SMR Applications The additional guidance below specifies differences in the information that should be provided in ERs supporting license or permit applications for SMRs. C.7.1 Chapter 1: Introduction In general, Chapter 1 should follow the guidance in Chapter 1 of this RG; however, the purpose and need statement may be different in the case of SMRs. For SMRs, the purpose and need is expected to include the production of electricity, although not necessarily baseload electricity, whether for a defined service area or for a specific end-user. In addition, as noted in Chapter 1 of this RG, the purpose and