Document: NUREG-1555
Document ID: ff0641d9-a372-423d-a595-0b1ffbb956d1
Document Type: esrp
Title: ALTERNATIVE SITES
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: 9.3
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Appendix A, “General Design Criteria for Nuclear Power Plants.” 10 CFR 51, Appendix A, “Format for Presentation of Material in Environmental Impact Statements.” 10 CFR 51.45, “Environmental report.” 10 CFR 52.17, “Contents of application.” 10 CFR 100, “Reactor Site Criteria.” Coastal Zone Management Act, as amended, 16 USC 1451 et seq. Endangered Species Act, as amended, 16 USC 1531 et seq. Executive Order 12898, “Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority and Low-Income Populations.” 59 Federal Register (32): 7629-7633. Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act, as amended, 33 USC 1401 et seq. National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, 16 USC 470 et seq. 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 (NRC). 1998a. General Site Suitability for Nuclear Power Stations. Regulatory Guide 4.7, Rev. 2, Washington, D. C. U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). 1998b. In the Matter of Louisiana Energy Service Claiborne Enrichment Center. Docket 70-3070-ML. CLI-98-3. Washington, D.C. April 3, 1998. U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRC/NRR). 1996. “Procedural Guidance for Preparing Environmental Assessments and Considering Environmental Issues.” NRR Office Letter No. 906, Revision 1, Washington, D.C. NUREG-1555 9.3-14 October 1999 Table 9.3-1. Selection of Candidate/Alternative Sites Subject Areas for Candidate Site Selection and Screening Site 1 Site 2 Site 3 Land use, including availability, and areas requiring special consideration Hydrology, water quality, and water availability Terrestrial resources (including endangered species) Aquatic biological resources, including endangered species Socioeconomics (including aesthetics, archeological and historic preservation, and environmental justice) Transmission corridors