Document: NUREG-1555
Document ID: c5012ace-4e02-4365-8e19-adad51f2d654
Document Type: esrp
Title: TERRESTRIAL 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: 4.3.1
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l directly impact the terrestrial environment. This section of the ESRP reviews and evaluates the impacts that are anticipated from the construction process. This information can then be used in other ESRPs to balance the environmental effects of construc- tion of the proposed facility and the alternatives available for reducing or avoiding adverse environ- mental effects, as well as the environmental benefits of the proposed action. The acceptance criteria listed above should be used to ensure that the environmental impacts of the proposed action are considered with respect to matters covered by such standards and requirements. NUREG-1555 4.3.1-6 October 1999 III. REVIEW PROCEDURES When reviewing the impacts of station construction on the terrestrial ecology, the reviewer should take the following steps: (1) Review the general data and information necessary to determine the impacts on the terrestrial ecology from station construction: (a) Identify the construction activities that impact “important” species and habitats of the site and vicinity, transmission corridors, and offsite areas (definition of “important” resources can be found in Table 2.4.1-1). (b) Determine the areal extent and location of such potential impacts: ` Prepare a map superimposing impact areas over resource areas. ` During the site visit, inspect areas where construction activities will occur and inspect all other potentially impacted areas. ` When necessary, supplement the data and information specified in the “Review Procedures” through consultations with Federal, State, regional, local, and affected Native American tribal agencies (e.g., the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and State wildlife agencies). (2) Review impacts of station construction on terrestrial ecology: (a) Review and discuss the following impacts: ` the number of hectares of plant community types preempted and the number of hectares modified by construction activities. Describe how construction activities will