Document: NUREG-1555
Document ID: 62bf53b4-c75d-48ce-825c-84c032fa32be
Document Type: esrp
Title: AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS
Source: NUREG-1555
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/nuregs/staff/sr1555/initial/
Revision Date: 2007-10
Chapter: 4
Section ID: 4.3.2
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be avoided. The percentage loss of such wetlands in the region should be considered to place the loss in perspective for the licensing decision. Because of the importance of wetlands, alternatives to avoid any loss of this habitat should always be considered. ` dredge spoils and placement of fill. Drainage from dredge spoil areas should comply with existing EPA guidelines. The reviewer should reach a conclusion about whether adequate practices have NUREG-1555 4.3.2-12 October 1999 been provided for management of this stage of construction. Filling of biologically productive wetlands should generally be avoided. Dumping of dredge spoils should be performed under the cognizance of the EPA and the District Office of the Corps of Engineers. If the reviewer verifies that sufficient information has been provided in accordance with the requirements of this ESRP section, then the evaluation supports the following types of concluding statements to be included in the EIS: The staff reviewed the available information relative to impacts to the aquatic environment on or in the vicinity of the site. The staff concludes that the list and description of impacts is adequate to comply with 10 CFR 51.45. V. IMPLEMENTATION The method described herein will be used by the staff in evaluating conformance with the Commission’s regulations, except in those cases in which the applicant proposes an acceptable alternative for complying with specified portions of the regulations. VI. REFERENCES 10 CFR 51.45, “Environmental report.” 40 CFR 423, “Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category.” Executive Order 11990, “Protection of Wetlands.” Executive Order 12608, 52 Federal Register 34617, September 9, 1987. Coastal Zone Management Act, as amended, 16 USC 1451 et seq. Endangered Species Act, as amended, 16 USC 1531 et seq. Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA), as amended, 33 USC 1251 et seq. (also known as Clean Water Act). Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act