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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tation with NRC staff,” and as discussed in RG 1.206. The following terminology applies only to the environmental review process and is used as follows in this RG: • STATION: All facilities (e.g., reactors, control buildings, intakes, discharges, etc.) that are located or are proposed to be located on the applicant’s site. Generally, the station includes everything located on the applicant’s property that surrounds the proposed or existing reactors. In some cases, intakes and discharges may be beyond this property line, but are considered part of the station. Transmission lines and their associated facilities beyond the on-site switchyard are not DG-4026, Page 18 considered part of the station. Existing or proposed facilities not associated with the production of electricity (e.g., a visitor center) are considered part of the station. • PLANT: The proposed nuclear reactors, reactor power conversion systems, intakes, discharges, and all other on-station facilities involved with the production of electricity. A plant can be more than one reactor power conversion system, but does not include existing units already in operation. Transmission lines and other off-station facilities are not part of the plant. • UNIT: One reactor power conversion system. Generally, unit is used only when the applicant is proposing a multi-unit plant for large light water reactors. • FACILITY: Any identifiable part of the station or associated portions of the applicant’s system, both existing and proposed. Examples include: – a visitor center – a substation – an intake system (if separated from the remainder of the plant) • PROJECT: Everything the applicant is proposing. This includes transmission lines, access roads, communications stations, etc. II. Consultations and Coordinations The NRC is responsible for conducting consultations under certain Federal laws, as appropriate, such as the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 United States Code (U.S.C.) 1531 et seq.)