Document: NUREG-1555
Document ID: 5dfd9baa-1db9-4ea5-b908-aecd5e0be326
Document Type: esrp
Title: WATER-USE IMPACTS
Source: NUREG-1555
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/nuregs/staff/sr1555/initial/
Revision Date: 2007-10
Chapter: 5
Section ID: 5.2.2
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hat structurally related impacts on surface oriented water use (e.g., breakwaters or jetties having impacts to navigation) have been addressed by the reviewer for ESRP 4.2.2. ` Identify and assess any operational impacts (e.g., altered current velocities associated with cooling water discharges) that would increase or modify these structurally related impacts. ` Seek confirmation that identified hydrologic alterations resulting from plant operation comply with applicable Federal, State, regional, local, and affected Native American tribal standards and regulations. ` Consider site- and region-specific water-use type, frequency, and magnitude because many of the impacts resulting from hydrologic alterations do not permit development of specific criteria for determining adversity. ` When potential adverse impacts are predicted, identify alternative designs or operating procedures that could mitigate the impacts. Water Quality When addressing water quality, the reviewer should take the following steps: (1) Ensure that hydrologic alterations and operational activities affecting water quality have been identi- fied and their effects on water users or water-use areas described. (2) Consult with the reviewers for ESRPs 2.3.2 and 2.3.3 to ensure that potentially affected water users have been identified and that baseline water-quality data for the affected users and water bodies are available. October 1999 5.2.2-9 NUREG-1555 (3) Evaluate impacts on the basis of altered water quality, taking into account the nature of the impact, the time duration or time periods when the impact will be experienced, the number of water users or extent of water-use areas affected, and the water-quality requirements of the affected users or areas. ` Consult with the reviewer for ESRPs 5.3.2.2 and 5.5 to coordinate this evaluation and to avoid duplication of effort with other ESRP Chapter 5.0 reviewers. ` When necessary, consult with Federal, State, regional, local, and affected Native American