Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: 74980693-f1d2-4f59-a418-b297e1cc6509
Document Type: srp
Title: SURFACE FAULTING
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML0707/ML070730597.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 2
Section ID: 2.5.3
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st Recent Deformations (SAR Section 2.5.3.4). The reviewer determines whether age of most recent fault displacement has been demonstrated, or acceptably estimated, by an applicant for each significant fault or fold associated with a blind fault, any part of which lies within 8 km (5 mi) of the site (i.e., in the site area). The reviewer also determines whether geologic evidence for previous displacements has been identified, and assesses sensitivity and resolution of the investigative methods applied by the applicant for acquiring the information. 5. Relationship of Tectonic Structures in the Site Area to Regional Tectonic Structures (SAR Section 2.5.3.5). The reviewer examines information presented by an applicant on structural and genetic relationships between site area faulting or other tectonic deformation features and regional tectonic framework to determine, if such relationships exist, that they are adequately described in regard to potential for inducing tectonic surface deformation at the site location. 6. Characterization of Capable Tectonic Sources (SAR Section 2.5.3.6). The reviewer evaluates the application to determine whether a sufficiently detailed investigation has been conducted by the applicant to define specific characteristics of all potential capable tectonic sources, any part of which is located within 8 km (5 mi) of the site (i.e., in the site area). This review should demonstrate that there is little likelihood of near-surface deformation hazard associated with capable tectonic sources existing, but undetected, at or near the site location. 7. Designation of Zones of Quaternary Deformation in the Site Region (SAR Section 2.5.3.7). The reviewer evaluates the application to determine whether the zone (or zones) designated by the applicant as requiring detailed fault investigations is of sufficient length and width to include all Quaternary deformation features potentially significant for the site. 8. Potential for Surface Tectonic Deformation