Document: NRC Regulatory Guide
Document ID: 2654196f-c25a-40d1-8edc-e828353b6377
Document Type: regulatory_guide
Title: Standard Format and Content of Environmental Reports for Near-Surface Disposal of Radioactive Waste + HISTORY - HISTORY 04/1982 – Draft WM 013-4
Source: NRC Regulatory Guide Division 4
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML1218/ML12187A698.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
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Section ID: RG-4.18
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lar format showing side-by-side comparison of alternatives with respect to selection criteria should be used. Quantification may not be possible for all factors because of the lack of adequate data or lack of a generally accepted standard. Under such circum- stances, qualitative and general comparative statements supported by documentation may be used. Where possible, experience derived from the operation of facilities at the same or at an environmentally similar site may be helpful in appraising the nature of expected environmental impacts. Various criteria have been suggested in this guide for use in comparing the alternative sites and the proposed site. The criteria selected should reflect benefits and costs that were evaluated in selecting the candidate site. The following factors may be helpful as a checklist: 37 Engineering and Environmental Factors Meteorology I Geology Climatology Seismology Soils Ground- and surface-water hydrology Population distribution Sensitivity of aquatic and terrestrial habitats affected Commitment of resources Dedicated areas Projected recreational usage Scenic values Archeological, historic, and unique cultural resources Mineral resources Land-Use Factors (including compatibility with zoning or use changes) Zoning Local land-use plans Suitability of land for competing uses Institutional Factors (e.g., State or regional site certification) Local laws and environmental standards Political subdivisions Cost Factors Capital costs Operating and maintenance costs (annual) Closure and decommissioning costs Licensing costs Engineering costs * Public Concerns 38 8.4 Alternative Site Desiqns Discuss the design of the proposed project and alternative designs available by means of a comparative assessment. The design requirements proposed in § 61.51 of 10 CFR Part 61 should form the primary basis for evaluating site designs. Discussion of alternative site designs should consider the following, as appropriate: Receiving, classifying, and