Document: NRC Regulatory Guide
Document ID: f0baf50b-5bb7-4783-b2f9-9586e09c97e1
Document Type: regulatory_guide
Title: Preparation of Environmental Reports for Nuclear Power Stations + HISTORY - HISTORY 02/2017 – DG-4026 , Proposed Revision 3 09/2014 – Periodic Review of Revision 2 – Revise (Rev. 3)
Source: NRC Regulatory Guide Division 4
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML1611/ML16116A068.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
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Section ID: RG-4.2
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ogram, but can authorize states to assume many of the permitting, administrative, and enforcement responsibilities of the NPDES permit program. Authorized states are prohibited from adopting standards that are less stringent than those established under the Federal NPDES permit program, but may adopt or enforce standards that are more stringent than the Federal standards if allowed under state law. • Section 404 of the CWA requires a 404 permit for discharge of dredged or fill material into wetlands and waters of the U.S. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the EPA are responsible for administering and enforcing Section 404. States and Tribes can administrate the 404 permit program in certain non-navigable waters that are within their jurisdiction. If the applicant requires a Section 404 permit, then the NRC cannot issue a license unless the authorized agency has either issued the permit or waived the requirement. • Clean Air Act, Section 176 (42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.) (Ref. 23), prohibits Federal agencies from undertaking, licensing, permitting, approving, or supporting any action in a maintenance or non- attainment area that does not conform to the applicable State Implementation Plan. The General Conformity Rule requires that Federal agencies demonstrate conformity to the applicable State Implementation Plan. If required, the conformity determination must be completed before the license or permit is issued. • Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 1451 et seq.) (Ref. 24), requires that activities of Federal agencies that are reasonably likely to affect coastal zones be consistent with any applicable State approved Coastal Management Program to the maximum extent practicable. Applicants must submit to both the NRC and to the State a certification that the proposed activity complies with the enforceable policies of the State’s program. If the Coastal Zone Management Act applies to the project, the NRC cannot issue its license or permit until