Document: NUREG-1555
Document ID: 603c5209-c57e-4da8-a912-b154b601eee0
Document Type: esrp
Title: SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF STATION OPERATION
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: 5.8.2
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l choices and describe the mechanisms available to these communities to plan for and accommodate change induced by plant operation. Include the socioeconomic effects in any analysis of potential plant accident scenarios. ` Consider the following types of socioeconomic impacts: labor force mobility and residential choices; impacts linked to changes in visual quality; and impacts from changes in tourism and recreation. IV. EVALUATION FINDINGS Input to the EIS should accomplish the following objectives: (1) public disclosure of social and economic impacts resulting from plant operation, (2) presentation of the basis for the staff analysis, and (3) presentation of staff conclusions regarding impacts of plant operation on the region’s social, political, and economic structure. The following data or information should be included in the EIS: ` a statement of the scope of coverage and the objectives of the analysis ` a summary of the steps taken in the analysis and reference to methodologies employed ` a summary of the findings of the analysis (the level of detail provided should be related to the severity of the anticipated impact) ` identification and assessment of potential mitigation measures. Evaluation of each identified impact should result in one of the following determinations: • The impact is minor, and mitigation is not required. When all impacts are of this nature, the reviewer should include a statement of the following type: NUREG-1555 5.8.2-6 October 1999 The staff reviewed the available information on the operations of the proposed facility. Based on this review, the staff concludes that there are no significant socioeconomic impacts on communi- ties in the vicinity of the plant as a result of plant operations. • The impact is adverse, but can be mitigated by design or procedure modifications that the reviewer has identified and determined to be practical. For these cases, the reviewer should consult with the Environmental Project Manager and the