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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r mechanism by which the ISO/RTO selects generators to supply power into the market, and DG-4026, Page 131 2. provide an analysis illustrating how the project can feasibly compete in the hourly market at a lower price than competitors, ensuring the proposed project’s continuous access to the electricity market. – Provide evidence that the proposed unit(s) intend to enter into an agreement with the ISO/RTO that in exchange for the guarantee of always being able to sell their electricity, the applicant will agree to take whatever price the ISO/RTO establishes as the hourly market price. This approach should include: 3. a description of the existing market area; 4. a detailed description of the auction or mechanism by which generators are selected to supply power into the market; and 5. documentary evidence of the agreement between the applicant and the ISO/RTO. In all cases, the applicant is free to employ a need for power analysis that is not explicitly identified by the above list, provided such deviation is accompanied by a detailed explanation as to (1) why the applicant employed a different approach and (2) how the applicant’s preferred methodology meets the NRC’s four acceptance criteria for a need for power analysis described in this Chapter. DG-4026, Page 133 Chapter 9 9.0 Environmental Impacts of Alternatives The environmental report (ER) should include a discussion of alternatives to the proposed action that is sufficiently complete to aid the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff in (1) discussing alternatives to the proposed action in the environmental impact statement (EIS) [National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Section 102(2)(C)(iii) (42 U.S.C. 4321, 10 CFR 51.45(b)(3))], and (2) developing and describing appropriate alternatives to recommended courses of action in any proposal which involves unresolved conflicts concerning alternative uses of available resources (NEPA Section 102(2)(E) (42 U.S.C. 4321)). To the extent practicable,