Document: NUREG-1555
Document ID: 16604a64-6695-4720-bec2-ad1221e0c8df
Document Type: esrp
Title: PHYSICAL IMPACTS OF STATION OPERATION
Source: NUREG-1555
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/nuregs/staff/sr1555/initial/
Revision Date: 2007-10
Chapter: 5
Section ID: 5.8.1
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tive areas as identified above (from the ER) ` plant visual appearance from sensitive surrounding areas (from ESRP 3.1). Consider visual aesthetic and visibility effects of visual plumes. ` applicable standards for levels of noise and gaseous pollutants (from consultation with Federal, State, regional, local, and affected Native American tribal agencies) ` applicant’s proposed methods to reduce visual impacts and impacts of noise and other pollutants (from the ER). II. ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA Acceptance criteria for noise, dust, air pollution, and visual aesthetics are based on meeting the relevant requirements of the following: ` 10 CFR 51.71 and 10 CFR 51.45 as related to the potential significance of physical impacts of station operations. • 29 CFR 1910, “Occupational and Health Standards,” with respect to noise, dust, and air pollution • 40 CFR 50-90 as related to National Primary and Secondary Air Quality Standards ` Clean Air Act of 1970, as amended, as related to air quality during plant operations • Occupational Safety and Health Act, Noise Provision, 39 Federal Register 10518, Department of Labor, OSHA (May 29, 1971) with respect to noise pollution standards Regulatory guidance and specific criteria necessary to meet the regulations identified above are as follows: ` Regulatory Guide 4.2, Rev. 2, Preparation of Environmental Reports for Nuclear Power Stations (NRC 1976), with respect to economic and social impact of plant operations. Technical Rationale The technical rationale for evaluating the applicant’s potential physical impacts of station operation is discussed in the following paragraphs: In accordance with 10 CFR 51.45(d), the applicant is required to submit in the ER information needed for evaluating these factors. Similar information is required to be present in the EIS pursuant to 10 CFR 51.71. NUREG-1555 5.8.1-4 October 1999 Reasonably detailed information about the physical socioeconomic impacts of the site in question is required to