Document: NUREG-1555
Document ID: 4cad4a2f-276d-4be5-9fba-e856faa358a0
Document Type: esrp
Title: TERRESTRIAL ECOSYSTEMS
Source: NUREG-1555
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/nuregs/staff/sr1555/initial/
Revision Date: 2007-10
Chapter: 5
Section ID: 5.6.1
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dlife use of nearby important habitats and flyways (see ESRP 4.3.1 for the analysis of potential bird collisions with towers and wires). ` The potential for bird electrocution is considered negligible for the high voltage transmission systems considered in this review. (2) Create an inventory of the “important” species and habitats affected by the operation and mainte- nance practices discussed above. (3) Estimate the overall impact of operation and maintenance of the transmission lines and corridors on “important” species and habitats. Include in the analysis a consideration of whether the operation and maintenance of transmission lines and corridors will result in impacts to terrestrial biota that should be mitigated or avoided. (4) Determine whether the proposed operation and maintenance procedures are those generally recognized as environmentally responsible. Following are examples of such procedures: ` maintaining ground cover in rights-of-way to avoid runoff and siltation ` avoiding the use of herbicides and defoliants near waterways and using only licensed herbicide and/or pesticide applicators ` burying underwater transmission lines ` avoiding unnecessary removal of vegetation that shades streams. (5) Become familiar with the provisions of standards and guides pertinent to the operation and maintenance of transmission lines and corridors. Although, for the most part, these documents do not provide quantitative information by which the reviewer can judge acceptance, they will serve to point out good maintenance practices. (6) Provide a summary of consultations with appropriate Federal, State, regional, local, and affected Native American tribal agencies. IV. EVALUATION FINDINGS Input to the EIS should include (1) a list of adverse impacts of transmission system operation and maintenance to terrestrial ecosystems, (2) a list of the impacts for which there are measures or controls to limit adverse impacts and the associated measures and controls, (3)