Document: NRC Regulatory Guide
Document ID: 01fb3132-b05a-41a0-ab81-466a6fb6f4d3
Document Type: regulatory_guide
Title: Preparation of Environmental Reports for Nuclear Power Plant License Renewal Applications (Rev. 1)
Source: NRC Regulatory Guide Division 4
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML0916/ML091620409.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
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Section ID: RG-4.2S1
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to Volume 2 of the GEIS presents a brief discussion of Federal and State laws, regulations, and other requirements that may be affected by the renewal and continued operation of NRC- licensed nuclear power plants. It also provides information about environmental laws and regulations applicable to license renewal that would be identified in Chapter 3, “Affected Environment” in Supplemental EISs. These include Federal and State laws, regulations, and other requirements designed to protect the environment, including land and water use, air quality, aquatic resources, terrestrial resources, radiological impacts, solid waste, chemical impacts, and socioeconomic conditions. DG-4015, Page 55 Applicable Federal and State laws and regulations include: 1. laws and regulations that could require the NRC or the applicant to undergo a new authorization or consultation process with Federal or State agencies outside the NRC or 2. laws and executive orders that could require the NRC or the applicant to renew authorizations currently granted or hold additional consultations with Federal or State agencies outside the NRC. The appendix is provided as a general overview to assist the applicant in identifying environmental and natural resources laws that may affect the license renewal process. This is not intended as a complete and final list, and the applicant is reminded that a variety of additional local and regional requirements may exist for the specific plant site. C. IMPLEMENTATION The purpose of this section is to provide information to applicants and licensees regarding the NRC’s plans for using this draft regulatory guide. The NRC does not intend or approve any imposition or backfit in connection with its issuance. The NRC has issued this draft guide to encourage public participation in its development. The NRC will consider all public comments received in development of the final guidance document. In some cases, applicants or licensees may propose an alternative or