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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ts section of this regulatory guide defines these effects. The applicant should consider mitigation measures to reduce or avoid adverse effects for each Category 2 issue. The applicant should identify and discuss possible mitigation measures in proportion to the significance of the impact. If no mitigation measure is identified, the applicant should provide the basis of that determination. If mitigation measures are identified, the applicant should describe the benefits and costs of each measure. The General Guidance to Applicants section of this regulatory guide defines mitigation measures. The ER should include map information as appropriate for issues addressed in Chapter 4. This section should also present any new and significant information in sufficient detail and depth to support an impact analysis. Text, tables, and graphic information should support the analysis of impacts presented in Chapter 4 of the ER. 4.1 Land Use and Visual Resources The GEIS reviews the impacts to land use and visual resources and considers them to be generic, or Category 1, issues. The ER should discuss any new and significant information, if appropriate; otherwise, impacts to these resources do not need further assessment. 4.2 Air Quality The GEIS reviews the following Category 2 issue, which requires a plant-specific analysis. Impacts to Air Quality (Nonattainment and Maintenance Areas) Table B-1 in Appendix B to Subpart A of 10 CFR Part 51 states the following: Air quality impacts of continued operations and refurbishment activities associated with the license renewal term are expected to be small. However, emissions during these activities could be a cause for concern at locations in or near air quality nonattainment or maintenance areas. The significance of the impact cannot be determined without considering the compliance status of each site and the activities that could occur. These impacts would be short-lived and cease after projects were completed. Specifically, 10 CFR