Document: NUREG-1555
Document ID: 62bf53b4-c75d-48ce-825c-84c032fa32be
Document Type: esrp
Title: AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS
Source: NUREG-1555
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/nuregs/staff/sr1555/initial/
Revision Date: 2007-10
Chapter: 4
Section ID: 4.3.2
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ng (1) coastal erosion and other shoreline modifications, (2) siltation and sedimentation processes, (3) dredging activities and disposal of dredged materials, and (4) location of structures affecting navigable waters. NUREG-1555 4.3.2-6 October 1999 ` Second Memorandum of Understanding and Policy Statement Regarding Implementation of Certain NRC and EPA Responsibilities, serves as the legal basis for NRC decisionmaking concerning licensing matters covered by NEPA and Section 511 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA), commonly referred to as the CWA. Technical Rationale The technical rationale for evaluating the applicant’s construction impacts on aquatic ecosystems is discussed in the following paragraph: The EIS needs to include an analysis that considers the environmental and other effects of construction on the aquatic environment and the alternatives available for reducing or avoiding adverse environmental and other effects, as well as the environmental benefits of the proposed action. Following the acceptance criteria listed above will help ensure that the environmental impact of the proposed action is considered with respect to matters covered by such standards and requirements. III. REVIEW PROCEDURES When reviewing the impacts of station construction on aquatic ecology, the reviewer should take the following steps: (1) Review the general data and information necessary to determine the impacts of station construction on aquatic ecology: (a) Identify the construction activities that impact “important” aquatic species and habitats of the site and vicinity, transmission corridors, and offsite areas. (b) Determine the areal extent and location of such potential impacts. ` Prepare a map superimposing impact areas over resource areas. ` During the site visit, inspect areas where construction activities will occur, and inspect all other potentially impacted areas. ` When necessary, supplement the data and information specified in this part through