Document: NRC Regulatory Guide
Document ID: 2654196f-c25a-40d1-8edc-e828353b6377
Document Type: regulatory_guide
Title: Standard Format and Content of Environmental Reports for Near-Surface Disposal of Radioactive Waste + HISTORY - HISTORY 04/1982 – Draft WM 013-4
Source: NRC Regulatory Guide Division 4
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML1218/ML12187A698.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
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Section ID: RG-4.18
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eighboring major industrial, agricultural, or municipal wells. 2.4.2 Surface Water Describe the location, size, shape, and other hydrologic characteristics of water bodies in the environs of the site. Include a description of upstream and downstream river control structures, and provide a topographic map showing the major hydrologic features. 2.5 Geology and Seismology* The lithologic, stratigraphic, geomorphic, structural geologic, physio- graphic, and seismic characteristics of the region and site, the nature of investigations performed, results of investigations, conclusions, and identifica- tion of information sources should be provided. The written description should be supplemented by appendices, tables, maps, photographs, and graphics. The discussion should note the stratigraphy, structure, and tectonic history. Provide *A regulatory guide on site suitability and characterization is under development and, when issued, should provide additional guidance in this area. I 8 comments on the regional continuity, faulting, dip, and strikes of the water- bearing formations that will be affected. An inventory of economically important minerals and energy-related deposits, including any unique mineralogical or paleontological deposits of particular scientific interest, should be included. Describe those geological and soil studies designed to determine the environ- mental impact of the constructkon or operation of the disposal facility. The description should include identification of the sampling pattern and the justi- fication for its selection, the sampling method, holding periods, preanalysis treat- ment, and analytical techniques. Other geological and soil studies (e.g., those conducted in support of the license application) should be briefly summarized and reference made to the relevant reports for a more detailed presentation. The historic seismicity of the region should also be discussed. Where possible, associate seismic events with tectonic features.