Document: NRC Regulatory Guide
Document ID: f0baf50b-5bb7-4783-b2f9-9586e09c97e1
Document Type: regulatory_guide
Title: Preparation of Environmental Reports for Nuclear Power Stations + HISTORY - HISTORY 02/2017 – DG-4026 , Proposed Revision 3 09/2014 – Periodic Review of Revision 2 – Revise (Rev. 3)
Source: NRC Regulatory Guide Division 4
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML1611/ML16116A068.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
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Section ID: RG-4.2
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cultural resources when drafting the ER. The ER should provide the following information: • description of all past and current fieldwork conducted (e.g., Phase I, II, and III) to identify historic and cultural resources within and surrounding the APE DG-4026, Page 47 • documentation of field methods used to identify resources within the APE, as required by 36 CFR 800.4 • description of all historic and cultural resources, (e.g., prehistoric and historic archaeological sites, standing structures, cemeteries, and traditional cultural properties), and isolated finds and features • evaluation of historic and cultural resources for NRHP eligibility (i.e., historic properties) including: – description of the process and methods used to evaluate these resources – documentation of SHPO and affected American Indian Tribes concurrence with process, methods, and conclusions 2.6.3 Consultation The ER should contain a summary of informal consultation efforts to date, including the process used to identify affected American Indian Tribes and potential interested parties about the proposed project. In consultation with the SHPO and affected American Indian Tribes, the applicant should evaluate the significance of the historic and cultural resources and assess any effects the proposed project may have on them. For areas not surveyed (e.g., areas too disturbed or devoid of potential historic and cultural resources), proper documentation, a basis for exclusion, and concurrence from the SHPO should be provided. The ER should contain copies of all correspondence with the SHPO, affected American Indian Tribes, or members of the public whom the applicant consulted with to gather information about historic and cultural resources within the APE. These documents should be included in an Appendix of the ER. For reference on consultation with SHPOs, Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, affected American Indian Tribes, and the importance of early coordination, refer to NEI