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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on the undertaking. The ACHP is an independent Federal agency charged with implementing Section 106 throughout the Federal government; NHPA Section 106 implementing regulations are at 36 CFR Part 800, “Protection of Historic Properties” (Ref. B7). “Undertakings” denotes a broad range of Federal activities, including the issuance of NRC licenses and permits. “Historic property” is any prehistoric or historic district, site, building, structure, traditional cultural property, or object included in or eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP or National Register). Applicants should be aware that the NRC staff will, in accordance with NHPA, consult with the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO), Tribal Historic Preservation Officer, and interested parties. Applicants are encouraged while developing their application to engage with the appropriate State and/or Tribal Historic Preservation Officer. Face-to-face interactions with the SHPO will generally prove beneficial as a supplement to written correspondence, especially when agency feedback is requested on DG-4026, Appendix B, Page B-3 the scope and methodology for conducting cultural resource investigations. The applicant should also work with the SHPO to identify a list of potentially affected federally recognized Tribes. Based on the SHPO interactions and applicant preference, the applicant can determine if/when to initiate discussions with the potentially affected Tribes. The applicant should not view the described informal consultation activities as merely “checking a box” to meet the NRC’s expectations for an ER. Rather, such interactions will provide useful information for developing the scope of field surveys, identifying criteria for plant design or layout (e.g., impact avoidance or mitigation), and assessing resources of concern in the ER. B.4 References B1. Endangered Species Act of 1973, 16 U.S.C. § 1531 et seq. B2. U.S. Code of Federal Regulations