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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g operation to minimize effects to the environment (10 CFR 51.50(a)). The applicant should furnish details of the programs and compliance activities with which it plans to monitor operation activities affecting site-related environmental resources and quality. The applicant should also describe the frequency of these efforts. The applicant should state the specific nature of its control programs and the control procedures it intends to follow as a means of implementing adherence to environmental quality control limits, as applicable. A description of the measures and monitoring required for conformity to Federal, State, and local environmental regulations and laws should also be provided for each resource area. Table 5-7 on the following page is an example of the measures and controls for environmental impact categories. DG-4026, Page 111 Table 5-7. Summary of Measures and Controls to Limit Adverse Impacts During Operation Impact Category Planned Measures and Controls During Operation Land-Use Impacts Site and Vicinity Measures and controls that minimize impacts Transmission Corridors Measures and controls that minimize impacts Offsite Areas Measures and controls that minimize impacts Water-Related Impacts Hydrologic Alterations Measures and controls that monitor surface waters and flow and groundwater Water Use Measures and controls that monitor use of surface and groundwater resources Water Quality Measures and controls that monitor and minimize impacts on surface and groundwater Ecological Impacts Terrestrial Ecosystems Measures and controls to monitor and minimize impacts on terrestrial resources (including wetlands) onsite, offsite, and special permitting that may be required for managed species Aquatic Ecosystems Measures and controls to monitor and minimize impacts on aquatic resources onsite, offsite, and special permitting that may be required for managed species Socioeconomic Impacts Community traffic and access to public services measures Environmental