Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: afe51c14-5c98-40b8-9824-c2d18f4e5278
Document Type: srp
Title: -
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML1818/ML18183A044.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 2
Section ID: 2.5.3
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Draft Revision 6 – September 2016 dissolution of carbonate rock or salt, diapirism, and anthropogenic effects. The primary purpose for conducting these investigations is to determine site suitability in regard to whether there is a potential for future surface deformation that may affect the design and operation of the proposed nuclear power plant. This SRP section provides criteria for the review and acceptance of the basic data-gathering process and findings and to support the staff’s assessment of the completeness of this information and the final safety decision to clearly establish whether there is a potential for surface deformation. The NRC staff reviews the geologic, seismic, geophysical, and geotechnical information submitted by an applicant with respect to potential for tectonic and non-tectonic surface deformation. The technical information derives from various investigations: work that the applicant initiates and completes for the preparation of the application and information from the published findings in peer reviewed scientific literature; unpublished data or information acquired from interviews with knowledgeable experts; and published or unpublished information from previous site investigations or investigations at nearby sites. The staff should identify information in the application for each of three areas defined by radii of 40 km (25 mi), 8 km (5 mi), and 1 km (0.6 mi) around the site, as defined in RG 1.208. The three areas correspond to, respectively, the site vicinity, site area, and site location. The design description should include any significant neotectonic (5.33 Ma to present) features beyond these distance ranges that have the potential to impact the site safety. As part of the process for review of potential surface deformation issues, staff evaluates the technical information provided by the applicant, with a focus on the Quaternary Period. The Quaternary Period is defined as the geologic period that began approximately 2.6