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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h applicable Federal, State, and local noise regulations. 2.5 Socioeconomic Impacts The siting, construction, and operation of a commercial nuclear power station significantly affect the socioeconomic structure of a community. 2.5.2 Relevant Statutes and Regulations • National Environmental Policy Act; • 10 CFR Part 51, “Environmental Protection Regulations for Domestic Licensing and Related Regulatory Functions;” and • applicable Federal, State, and local socioeconomic policies and initiatives. 2.5.3 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.” DG-4034, Page 48 2.5.4 Considerations, Regulatory Experience, and Staff Position The siting, construction, and operation of a commercial nuclear power station might significantly affect the socioeconomic structure of a community and might place severe stresses on the local labor supply, transportation facilities, and community services. The tax basis and community expenditures might change, and problems might arise in determining equitable compensation for persons relocated as a result of the station siting. Section 4.4.2, “Social and Economic Impacts,” of NUREG-1555 contains guidance for NRC staff reviews of socioeconomic issues. Certain communities near a site might be subject to unusual impacts that would be excessively costly to mitigate. Among such communities are towns of distinctive cultural character (i.e., towns that have preserved or restored numerous places of historic interest, specialized in an unusual industry or vocational activity, or otherwise markedly distinguished themselves from other communities). An investigation should be made to identify and analyze problems that may arise from the proximity of a distinctive community to a proposed site. The evaluation should include the construction and operation of