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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from electromagnetic radiation generated at switchyards and along electric transmission lines. Important Species and Habitats Applicants should carefully consider which species and habitats that meet the criteria for importance in Table 2-1 could potentially be affected over the operational life of the proposed plant. The ER should include the following information with respect to potential effects of operations on important species and habitats: • A discussion of how operation could affect terrestrial species and habitats identified as important using the criteria in Table 2-1. • A discussion of any relevant correspondence that has been initiated with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) or State, local, or Tribal natural resource agencies about endangered, threatened or other special status species and habitats. The applicant should briefly summarize and provide copies of key correspondence (including requests and responses by letters, e-mail, or phone call summaries). • Cross-references to the aquatic ecology section below may be appropriate for important species using both terrestrial and aquatic habitats (e.g., some waterfowl). 5.3.2 Aquatic Impacts Operation of a nuclear power plant would affect the aquatic environment. Supplementary guidance on aquatic ecology environmental impact analyses is available in RG 4.24. The ER should include the following information relating to operational aquatic impacts: • Description of the water withdrawal and consumptive water use from station operations and its effects on aquatic resources. • Discussion of the conformance of the proposed intake structure to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 316(b) national technology-based performance and proportional-flow requirements (66 FR 65256) (Ref. 59) for Phase I for new facilities. • Information on National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for the proposed site and/or current NPDES permit for existing units sited in proximity to