Document: NUREG-1555
Document ID: cea83d24-7b0b-40df-8c89-aec02ddf5d98
Document Type: esrp
Title: IMPACTS TO BIOTA OTHER THAN MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
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: 5.4.4
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ical transport and dilution, and dose data for the evaluation of potential radiological impacts to biota other than members of the public. ` ESRP 5.4.3. Obtain information on the maximum site-specific doses to members of the public. Data and Information Needs The type of data and information needed will be affected by site- and station-specific factors, and the degree of detail should be modified according to the anticipated magnitude of the potential impacts. The following data or information should be obtained: ` a list of the biota to be considered in this evaluation, including those identified in ESRP 5.4.1, “important” species, as identified in ESRPs 2.4.1 and 2.4.2, including those appearing on the endangered/threatened species lists, and others identified in consultation with the reviewer of ESRP 2.4 ` site-specific pathways for radiation exposure (from the reviewer of ESRP 5.4.1) ` doses to the maximally exposed individual (from the reviewer of ESRP 5.4.3). II. ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA Acceptance criteria for the review of the potential for significant radiological impacts to biota other than members of the public are based on the relevant requirements of the following: ` 40 CFR 190 with respect to radiation dose criteria to members of the public. Technical Rationale The technical rationale for evaluating the applicant’s potential impacts to biota other than members of the public is discussed in the following paragraphs: Evaluation of the potential for significant radiological impact to biota requires the consideration of the exposure pathways to biota and the determination if any of these pathways could be expected to result in doses significantly greater than those given in the acceptance criteria above. The regula October 1999 5.4.4-3 NUREG-1555 tions in 40 CFR 190 apply specifically to members of the public or other persons in unrestricted areas. These guidelines are, however, applied in this section to biota other than members of the public. Depending