Document: NRC Regulatory Guide
Document ID: 239cc7c1-f2cb-46cc-945d-8009db28aa6c
Document Type: regulatory_guide
Title: General Site Suitability Criteria for Nuclear Power Stations + HISTORY - HISTORY 12/2023 – DG-4034 , Proposed Revision 4 12/2011 – DG-4021 , Proposed Revision 3 02/1995 – DG-4004, Second Proposed Revision 2 11/1992 – DG-4003, Proposed Revision 2 (Rev. 4)
Source: NRC Regulatory Guide Division 4
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML2312/ML23123A090.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-10
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Section ID: RG-4.7
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t make a site unsuitable for a commercial nuclear power station (e.g., if a community has planned to use the site for other purposes or has restricted it to uses that would be compatible with existing adjacent land use). Applicants should therefore consult land use plans developed by local governments and regional agencies for possible conflicts. Surveys can identify archeological and historic sites so that potential effects on these resources can be avoided or mitigated. If areas of concern are identified, applicants should contact the State DG-4034, Page 45 archeologist and the State historic preservation officer, both of whom are responsible for the preservation and protection of historic properties in the State under the National Historic Preservation Act. Public resource areas that are distinctive, unique, or rare in a region should be avoided as sites for commercial nuclear power stations. Applicants should consult local agencies when there are potential areas containing important resources for scenic, recreational, or cultural use that might not currently be designated as such by public agencies. 2.4.4 Public Planning Land use for a commercial nuclear power station should be compatible with established land use or zoning plans of governmental agencies. 2.4.4.2 Relevant Statutes and Regulations • National Environmental Policy Act; • 10 CFR Part 51, “Environmental Protection Regulations for Domestic Licensing and Related Regulatory Functions;” and • 7 CFR Part 1491, “Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program.” 2.4.4.3 Related Guidance • NUREG-1555, “Standard Review Plans for Environmental Reviews for Nuclear Power Plants: Environmental Standard Review Plan;” and • RG 4.2, “Preparation of Environmental Reports for Nuclear Power Stations.” 2.4.4.4 Considerations, Regulatory Experience, and Staff Position Commercial nuclear power stations can preempt large areas, especially when large cooling lakes are constructed. This is likely to be an