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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not usually necessary. • A discussion of wildlife activities that have the potential to substantially alter the composition or distribution of terrestrial habitat (e.g., overbrowsing or burrowing). • A discussion of possible wildlife movement and migration patterns. The discussion may be generalized and does not need to be based on field observations. • A discussion of wildlife used for subsistence or recreational hunting. Important Species and Habitats Guidance on important terrestrial species and habitats is provided in RG 4.11 and Table 2-1. Note that important species and habitats include, but are not limited to, threatened or endangered species and critical habitats. The ER should include the following information on important species and habitats: • Each important terrestrial species or habitat known to occur or that has a reasonable likelihood of occurring in the project area. Briefly indicate why each meets the criteria for importance in Table 2-1. • A brief description of each important terrestrial habitat, which can cross reference the habitat descriptions already provided. • A brief paragraph for each important terrestrial species, which provides key data on habitat requirements and life history as necessary to support an assessment of potential effects from the project. • A discussion related to any correspondence that has been initiated with the FWS or State, local, or Tribal natural resource agencies on important species or habitats (Table 2-1) including endangered, threatened, or special status species. Briefly summarize and provide copies of key correspondence (e.g., letters, e-mail, or phone call summaries). DG-4026, Page 35 Table 2-1. Important Species and Habitats to be considered in the ERa Species Habitat Federally threatened or endangered and proposed species for listing by FWS or National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) that occupy habitat or have an ecosystem function that may be affected by the proposed project Candidate