Document: NRC Regulatory Guide
Document ID: 01fb3132-b05a-41a0-ab81-466a6fb6f4d3
Document Type: regulatory_guide
Title: Preparation of Environmental Reports for Nuclear Power Plant License Renewal Applications (Rev. 1)
Source: NRC Regulatory Guide Division 4
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML0916/ML091620409.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
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Section ID: RG-4.2S1
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ces and, prior to approval of an undertaking, to afford the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation a reasonable opportunity to comment on the undertaking. The NHPA defines “undertakings” as any project or activity that is funded or under the direct jurisdiction of a Federal agency, or any project or activity that requires a Federal permit, license, or approval. The Advisory Council’s regulations at 36 CFR Part 800, “Protection of Historic Properties,” defines the provision for meeting Section 106 requirements. The following guidance instructs the applicant as to the information and analysis that is required for the NRC to comply with Section 106 requirements in a manner that minimizes the potential need to consult with the Advisory Council, which could delay review of the application. The applicant should also consider the effects on properties that are not eligible for the DG-4015, Page 41 National Register of Historic Places but, nevertheless, are likely to be considered by the SHPO or local historians to have local historic value and to contribute substantially to an area’s sense of historic character.13 Information and Analysis Content The ER should include the following information: • Identify any activities associated with continued operations and refurbishment that could affect onsite or offsite historic properties. Such activities would include ground-disturbing activity, increases in traffic, and audio and visual intrusions. • On a copy of the site map or, if appropriate, the site vicinity map included in Chapter 2, identify the areas of potential effects if historic properties are found. • Describe all historic properties. Properties can be identified by referring to 36 CFR Part 60, “National Register of Historic Places”; consulting the SHPO, local preservation officials, and nearby American Indian Tribal officials; and conducting field surveys. • If historic properties are found in or near areas of potential effects, assess