Document: NRC Regulatory Guide
Document ID: 239cc7c1-f2cb-46cc-945d-8009db28aa6c
Document Type: regulatory_guide
Title: General Site Suitability Criteria for Nuclear Power Stations + HISTORY - HISTORY 12/2023 – DG-4034 , Proposed Revision 4 12/2011 – DG-4021 , Proposed Revision 3 02/1995 – DG-4004, Second Proposed Revision 2 11/1992 – DG-4003, Proposed Revision 2 (Rev. 4)
Source: NRC Regulatory Guide Division 4
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML2312/ML23123A090.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-10
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Section ID: RG-4.7
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lity implementing NEPA (40 CFR 1508.7). NRC regulations state that the agency will use the definitions in 40 CFR 1508.7 in implementing NEPA (10 CFR 51.14(b)).). The resource areas to be evaluated for cumulative impacts are generally the same as those evaluated in NUREG-1555. For each project identified as contributing to the cumulative impacts, applicants should briefly describe the contribution to the cumulative impact for the resource area being discussed. A table giving the project, the resource affected, and a short description is generally sufficient. However, if the evaluation finds that the proposed action has no impact on a given resource area, then there is no need to evaluate cumulative impacts for that resource area. For each resource area on which there is a direct or indirect impact, applicants should do the following: • Identify the geographic area and period to be considered in evaluating the cumulative impact. • Collect information on the relevant impacts of the proposed action within the identified geographic area. • Identify other past, present, or reasonably foreseeable actions that would contribute to the cumulative impact when added to the proposed action. • Determine the cumulative impact on the resource area. • Identify plans or actions (if any) to avoid, minimize, or mitigate adverse cumulative impacts. DG-4034, Page 51 D. IMPLEMENTATION The methods described in this regulatory guide will be used in evaluating applications for construction permits, early site permits, combined licenses, and limited work authorizations, which includes information under 10 CFR 51.49(b) or (f), with respect to compliance with applicable regulations governing the siting of new nuclear power plants, unless the applicant proposes an acceptable alternative method for complying with those regulations. Methods that differ from those described in this regulatory guide may be deemed acceptable if the applicant provides sufficient basis and information for the