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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ors and utility officials as to whether a particular nuclear power plant should continue to operate. From the perspective of the licensee and the State regulatory authority, the purpose of renewing an operating license is to maintain the availability of the nuclear plant to meet system energy requirements beyond the term of the plant’s current license. Chapter 2 Proposed Action and Description of Alternatives This chapter of the ER should briefly describe the proposed action, general plant description, and alternatives to the proposed action. The applicant should also provide a description of any proposed refurbishment activities, programs and activities for managing the effects of aging, and employment estimates during the license renewal term. 2.1 The Proposed Action The proposed action is renewal of the operating license and continued operation of the plant during the renewal term, including all associated activities. In addition to continuing operation and maintenance activities, associated activities may include refurbishment to allow for extended plant operation and changes to surveillance, as well as online monitoring, inspections, testing, trending, and recordkeeping (SMITTR). The applicant may undertake refurbishment and SMITTR activities as a result of the 10 CFR Part 54 aging management review or for other reasons, such as opportunities for improved economic operation and maintenance during the term of the renewed license. This chapter of the ER should identify those activities associated with license renewal that can affect the environment. The level of detail provided should be sufficient to support the analyses called for in Chapter 4 of this regulatory guide. For reference, Chapter 2 of the GEIS discusses possible activities associated with license renewal. As described in 10 CFR 51.53(c)(2), the ER must contain the following: [A] description of the proposed action, including the applicant’s plans to modify the facility or its administrative