Document: NRC Regulatory Guide
Document ID: e5306f4f-dc8c-4f60-a71c-af7ad4080384
Document Type: regulatory_guide
Title: Aquatic Environmental Studies for Nuclear Power Stations + HISTORY - HISTORY 12/2014 – DG-4023 -Proposed New Guide
Source: NRC Regulatory Guide Division 4
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML1318/ML13186A085.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
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Section ID: RG-4.24
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or the NRC staff to verify that the proposed alternative demonstrates compliance with the applicable NRC regulations. The NRC’s consideration of the information provided by (i) the applicant for, or the holder of, an operating license, (ii) the holder of an early site permit who subsequently seeks, under 10 CFR 52.27 “Limited work authorization after issuance of early site permit,” a limited work authorization under 10 CFR 50.10, “License required; limited work authorization,” and (iii) the holder of a combined license, is not a “siting” determination. Therefore, such NRC consideration is neither backfitting nor an action inconsistent with the applicable issue finality requirements in 10 CFR Part 52, “Licenses, certifications, and approvals for nuclear power plants.” This regulatory guide may also be used by applicants for, and holders of, operating licenses and combined licenses to comply with 10 CFR 51.53. DG-4023, Page 26 REFERENCES1 1. National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 as amended (NEPA), 42 United States Code 4321, et seq. 2. U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), “Terrestrial Environmental Studies for Nuclear Power Stations,” Regulatory Guide 4.11. 3. Endangered Species Act of 1973, 7 U.S.C. § 136, et seq. 4. Magnuson–Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, 16 U.S.C. § 1801, et seq. 5. Clean Water Act of 1977, 33 U.S.C. § 1251, et seq. 6. Rivers and Harbors Appropriation Act of 1899, 33 U.S.C. § 401, 403, 407. 7. Coastal Zone Management Act, 16 U.S.C. § 1451 et seq. 8. U.S. Code of Federal Regulations2, “Council on Environmental Quality,” Parts 1500-1508, Chapter V, Title 40, “Protection of the Environment.” 9. U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, “Interagency Cooperation—Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended,” Part 402, Chapter IV, Title 50, “Wildlife and Fisheries.” 10. U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, “Federal Agency Consultation with the Secretary,” Part 600.920, Chapter VI, Title 50,