Document: NUREG-1555
Document ID: cea83d24-7b0b-40df-8c89-aec02ddf5d98
Document Type: esrp
Title: IMPACTS TO BIOTA OTHER THAN MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
Source: NUREG-1555
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/nuregs/staff/sr1555/initial/
Revision Date: 2007-10
Chapter: 5
Section ID: 5.4.4
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using models and procedures described in Volume 2, Analytical Models and Calculations, of the BEIR (1972) report. ` If the doses are of approximately the same order of magnitude or less than the dose criteria in 40 CFR 190, no further review is necessary. ` If significantly higher doses can be predicted, determine if these doses can be expected to affect species population stability. Make this determination through the review of appropriate literature, if available, and through consultation with authorities in the field of radiological effects to biota. IV. EVALUATION FINDINGS When the reviewer has determined that there will be no radiological impact of any significance on biota other than members of the public, a statement similar to the following should be used in the EIS: The staff reviewed the available information relative to the radiological impact on biota other than man. The staff concludes that no measurable radiological impact on populations of biota is expected from the radiation and radioactive material released to the biosphere as a result of the routine operation of the nuclear plant. When the reviewer determines that there will be a significant impact on biota other than man that will affect the population stability, an input to the EIS should be prepared that describes (1) the doses and the biota affected, (2) the reviewer’s analysis that identified the potential impact and the calculated doses, and (3) the staff assessment of alternatives that would mitigate or avoid the impact. V. IMPLEMENTATION The method described herein will be used by the staff in evaluating conformance with the Commission’s regulations, except in those cases in which the applicant proposes an acceptable alternative for complying with specified portions of the regulations. VI. REFERENCES October 1999 5.4.4-5 NUREG-1555 10 CFR 20, “Standards for Protection Against Radiation.” 10 CFR 20.1301, “Dose limits for individual members of the public.” 40 CFR 190,