Document: NUREG-1555
Document ID: 274c9153-7a73-42bb-846f-1ee87cbc87bf
Document Type: esrp
Title: TERRESTRIAL ECOLOGY AND LAND USE
Source: NUREG-1555
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/nuregs/staff/sr1555/initial/
Revision Date: 2007-10
Chapter: 6
Section ID: 6.5.1
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nal data may be needed on a site-specific basis. (1) Evaluate the preapplication monitoring program to determine that it is adequate to support the environmental descriptions of ESRP 2.4.1. These data should cover the following: ` the distribution and abundance of “important” species and habitats. Critical life history information should include parameters such as feeding areas, wintering areas, and migration routes to the extent that the proposed project is expected to affect these parameters. ` descriptions of any modifications that may contribute to the existing patterns of plant and animal communities, including agricultural practices, the development of cooling ponds and reservoirs, cooling towers, transmission corridors, and access routes. Except under unusual circumstances, no specific land-use monitoring will be required. NUREG-1555 6.5.1-6 October 1999 Site Preparation and Construction Monitoring This monitoring is appropriate for applications for a construction permit or a combined license and is the proposed program of terrestrial environmental monitoring to control anticipated impacts from site prep- aration and facility construction. Construction monitoring will be required only when specific adverse impacts are predicted and when conscientious construction practices coupled with systematic inspection is insufficient to prevent adverse impacts. (1) Determine predicted impacts from the ESRPs 4.1.1, 4.1.2, and 4.3.1. (2) Analyze the proposed monitoring programs associated with these predicted impacts to determine if adequate impact assessment is possible and to determine that adequate mitigation programs can be selected if needed. Preoperational Monitoring A program of terrestrial environmental monitoring may be necessary to establish a baseline for identify- ing and assessing the environmental impacts to terrestrial biota resulting from plant operation. Preoperational monitoring programs should be evaluated for applications for an operating license