Document: NUREG-1555
Document ID: 631ff8e7-6f60-4805-b511-1a32f5567b93
Document Type: esrp
Title: COSTS
Source: NUREG-1555
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/nuregs/staff/sr1555/initial/
Revision Date: 2007-10
Chapter: 10
Section ID: 10.4.2
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s of costs are based on meeting the relevant requirements of the following: ` 10 CFR 51.45(d) and 51.71(d) with respect to the analyses required in the development of the environmental report (ER) and environmental impact statement (EIS) ` 10 CFR 52.18 with respect to reviewing applications for early site permits ` 10 CFR 52.48 with respect to reviewing applications for standard design certifications ` 10 CFR 52.81 with respect to reviewing applications for combined licenses. 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 information needs and formats for a benefit-cost balancing Technical Rationale The technical rationale for evaluating the applicant’s proposed costs is discussed in the following paragraphs: In accordance with 10 CFR 51.45(d), the applicant is required to submit, in the preliminary and final ERs (PER and FER), information needed for evaluating these factors. Similar information is required to be present in the EIS pursuant to 10 CFR 51.71. Reasonably detailed information about the economic benefits of the proposed action is needed to assess any potential social or economic impacts that might occur as a result of plant construction or operation. Data in the ER must be adequate to assist the staff in making these determinations. III. REVIEW PROCEDURES The internal and external costs to be considered by the reviewer should be based on the project as proposed by the applicant and with modifications identified by staff to mitigate and control predicted adverse impacts. Internal and external costs should be described using the following procedures: NUREG-1555 10.4.2-4 October 1999 Internal Costs (1) Describe each identified internal cost and outline the method used to obtain the described value (e.g., present worth cost). ` Reference to other EIS sections may be made