Document: NUREG-1555
Document ID: a9b45fbe-5646-4dc2-b916-d5972d90cbb7
Document Type: esrp
Title: NONRADIOACTIVE-WASTE-SYSTEM IMPACTS
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: 5.5.1
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hysical properties of wastes discharged from the nonradiological waste systems. Only significant discharges (in terms of quantity or toxicity) need to be described. Adverse impacts to ecosystems or to land and water use resulting from nonradioactive waste system operation should be described and quantified, along with a brief description of mitigating measures when measures and controls to limit adverse impacts have been identified. Adverse impacts that cannot be mitigated should be identified, and they should be referenced if alternatives to avoid these impacts have been identified. Evaluation of each identified impact should result in one of the following determinations: • The impact is minor, and mitigation is not needed. When all impacts are of this nature, the reviewer should include a statement in the environmental impact statement of the following type: October 1999 5.5.1-7 NUREG-1555 The staff reviewed the available information on the operation of the nonradioactive-waste system. Based on this review, the staff concludes that there are no significant environmental impacts. • The impact is adverse, but can be mitigated by specific design or procedure modifications that the reviewer has identified and determined to be practical. For these cases, the reviewer should consult with the EPM for verification that modifications are practical and will lead to an improvement in the benefit-cost balance. The reviewer should prepare a list of verified modifications, measures, and controls to limit the corresponding impact. Mitigation measures should be provided to the reviewer for ESRP 5.10. A statement similar to the following should be included in the EIS: The staff reviewed the information on the operation of the nonradioactive waste system. Based on this review, the staff concludes that the following impacts require mitigation. • The impact is adverse, cannot be successfully mitigated, and is of such magnitude that it should be avoided. When impacts of this