Document: NRC Regulatory Guide
Document ID: e5306f4f-dc8c-4f60-a71c-af7ad4080384
Document Type: regulatory_guide
Title: Aquatic Environmental Studies for Nuclear Power Stations + HISTORY - HISTORY 12/2014 – DG-4023 -Proposed New Guide
Source: NRC Regulatory Guide Division 4
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML1318/ML13186A085.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
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Section ID: RG-4.24
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onservation & Management Act Yes Important habitat for federally managed fish and shellfish species and their prey NMFS National Monument Antiquities Act (Presidential proclamation) No, but the agency with jurisdiction may be a coordinating or cooperating agency for National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) purposes Public natural area with historic or scientific interest NPS, NOS, USFS, FWS, and BLM National Park, National Water Trail, National Seashore, National Lakeshore, National Preserve, etc. All National Park System units, except National Monuments (see above) have individual pieces of designating legislation No, but the agency with jurisdiction may be a coordinating or cooperating agency for NEPA purposes Varies by type and legislation NPS National Wild and Scenic River Wild and Scenic Rivers Act No Natural, cultural, and recreational values of rivers Varies National Marine Sanctuary National Marine Sanctuaries Act No, but the agency with jurisdiction may be a coordinating or cooperating agency for NEPA purposes Marine areas with special national significance NOS National Wildlife Refuge National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act and individual legislation No Fish, wildlife, and plant resources FWS DG-4023, Page 10 Table 1. Protected Aquatic Habitats (continued) HABITAT TYPES STATUTES IS NRC CONSULTATION REQUIRED? WHAT IS PROTECTED? AGENCIES National Estuarine Research Reserve Coastal Zone Management Act No Vital coastal and estuarine resources NOAA/State partnership Tribal refuge Tribal (varies) No, however it is NRC policy to operate in a manner consistent with Executive Order 13175. Varies according to Tribe; some joint refuges with FWS Tribe (and FWS for some) State scenic river, park, reserve, refuge, conservation area Varies Perhaps, as per Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act Varies by site and state FWS, DOI, and appropriate state agency Coastal zone habitats vary by state and location Coastal Zone Management Act No* Varies according to