Document: NUREG-1555
Document ID: d23cdfcc-8cf8-477d-9834-3b64addbd93f
Document Type: esrp
Title: PHYSICAL IMPACTS
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: 4.4.1
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etail should be modified according to the anticipated magnitude of the potential impacts. The following information should be obtained: ` the distribution of people, buildings, roads, and recreational facilities vulnerable to impact from construction-related activities (from the environmental report [ER] and consultation with Federal, State, regional, local, and affected Native American tribal agencies). ` applicable standards for levels of noise, dust, and gaseous pollutants (from consultation with Federal, State, regional, local, and affected Native American tribal agencies) ` predicted noise levels at sensitive areas identified in the first item listed above (from the ER) ` predicted air pollutant levels at sensitive areas identified in the first item listed above (from the ER). II. ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA Acceptance criteria are based on meeting the relevant requirements for noise, dust, air pollution, and visual aesthetics of the following regulations: ` Clean Air Act of 1970, as amended, with respect to air quality during construction activities. ` 40 CFR 50-90 as related to National Primary and Secondary Air Quality Standards. ` Noise Control Act of 1972, as amended, with respect to noise from construction. ` 10 CFR 51.71 and 10 CFR 51.45 with respect to describing the significance or potential significance of physical impacts of plant-construction activities on nearby communities. Regulatory positions 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 siting and construction activities. Technical Rationale The technical rationale for evaluating the applicant’s potential physical impacts is discussed in the following paragraphs: NUREG-1555 4.4.1-4 October 1999 In accordance with 10 CFR 51.45(d), the applicant is required to submit in the ER information needed for