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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permits (ESPs), combined licenses (COLs), limited work authorizations (LWAs), construction permits (CPs), and operating licenses (OLs). • 10 CFR Part 51, “Environmental Protection Regulations for Domestic Licensing and Related Regulatory Functions,” provides requirements for U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC’s) preparation and processing of environmental impact statements (EIS) and related documents under Section 102(2)(C) of NEPA. In 10 CFR 51.45, the NRC sets forth the general requirements for an ER. Specific requirements governing ERs for production and utilization facilities are set forth in 10 CFR 51.49 to 51.58. • 10 CFR Part 52 governs the issuance of ESPs, design certifications (DCs), COLs, standard design approvals, and manufacturing licenses for nuclear power facilities licensed under Section 103 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2133) (Ref. 8), and Title II of the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5841-5853) (Ref. 9). Certain sections in 10 CFR Part 52 describe requirements for inclusion of ERs for ESPs, DCs, COLs, standard design approvals, and manufacturing licenses. Related Guidance • RG 1.206, “Combined License Application for Nuclear Power Plants (LWR Edition)” (Ref. 10), identifies sources of information that can be used by applicants in the development of ERs for COL applications. • RG 4.7, “General Site Suitability Criteria for Nuclear Power Stations” (Ref. 11), discusses the major site characteristics related to public health and safety and environmental issues that the NRC staff considers in determining the suitability of sites for light-water-cooled nuclear power stations. • RG 4.11, “Terrestrial Environmental Studies for Nuclear Power Stations” (Ref. 12), provides technical guidance that the NRC staff considers acceptable for terrestrial environmental studies and analyses supporting licensing decisions for nuclear power reactors. • NUREG-1555, “Environmental Standard