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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respect to noise (e.g., rural, industrial, etc.). • Results of any ambient noise studies that have been conducted, including the locations of noise sources and measurements, and corresponding noise levels, including meteorological conditions during the measurement period and the resulting effects on the measured noise levels. • Location of the closest noise-sensitive human receptors. DG-4026, Page 52 • Noise regulations or ordinances, including Federal, State, and local code and regulations. 2.8.3 Transportation The applicant should describe the existing transportation networks for the site, vicinity and region. The description should include the following: • A summary of the regional and local highway, rail, and/or barge transportation networks as described in the land use and socioeconomic sections. • Current accident statistics for the regional transportation networks. 2.8.4 Electromagnetic Fields The applicant should provide information about the existing sources of electromagnetic fields in the vicinity and region and the acute and chronic effects of transmission lines. The information provided in the ER should include the following: • Electric and magnetic fields for existing or anticipated transmission lines. In the United States, transmission lines operate at a frequency of 60 Hz (60 cycles per second), which is considered to be extremely low frequency. • Acute effects from exposure to energized conductors or from induced charges in metallic structures. • Effects of long-term or chronic exposure to electromagnetic fields. These health effects have been studied for several years and were evaluated in NUREG-1437, “Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants,” Initial (Ref. 48), and Revision 1 (Ref. 49), (License Renewal GEIS). 2.9 Radiological Environment and Radiological Monitoring The purpose of a radiological environmental monitoring program (REMP) is to provide a basis for evaluating concentrations of