Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: 80e66b61-f0ed-49db-ba0b-ba2b7a7a0d52
Document Type: srp
Title: BASIC GEOLOGIC AND SEISMIC INFORMATION
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML0423/ML042390206.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 2
Section ID: 2.5.1
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iewers through published and unpublished scientific literature. As the state of the art in the geosciences is advancing rapidly, it is the responsibility of the reviewers to stay abreast of changes by reviewing the current scientific literature on a regular basis, attending professional meetings, etc. Using the knowledge derived from these activities and the geosciences reviewers' own aggregate academic backgrounds and experience, ECGB judges the adequacy of the geological, seismological, and geophysical information cited in support of the applicant's conclusions concerning the suitability of the plant site. The geological, seismological, and geophysical information that must be provided by applicants for the site review to proceed is divided into the following three basic categories: 1. Tectonic or Seismic Information. Information regarding tectonics, (particularly Quaternary tectonics), seismicity, correlation of seismicity with tectonic structure, characterization of seismic sources, and ground motion. Seismicity and vibratory ground motions are primary review responsibilities addressed in SRP Section 2.5.2. However, the review and acceptance of the applicant's basic data-gathering processes and findings that are presented in support of these topics, and their completeness, are also integral parts of the review responsibilities covered in this section. There must be close coordination among geologists, geophysicists, and seismologists in reviewing these sections. Sufficient information must be provided to estimate the potential for strong earthquake ground motions or surface deformation at the site, such as the proximity and nature of potential seismic sources, Quaternary geological evidence for faulting, folding, prehistoric earthquakes (i.e., paleoliquefaction features), and other seismically induced features. A complete presentation, including supporting basic data, of the characteristics of the subsurface materials beneath the site must be provided (or