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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igation 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 the station (including transmission lines and transportation corridors) and any potential problems arising in relation to community services (such as schools, police and fire protection, water and sewage, and health facilities) that could adversely affect the distinctive character of the community or disproportionately affect minority or low-income populations. Proper coordination with the affected communities can resolve many difficulties; however, some impacts might be locally unacceptable and impossible to mitigate through any reasonable program. 2.6 Environmental Justice The use of a proposed site could disproportionately affect minority or low-income communities. 2.6.2 Relevant Statutes, Regulations, and Other Issuances • applicable Federal, State, and local statutory and regulatory requirements; • Executive Order 12898, “Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations” (59 FR 7629; February 11, 1994) (Ref. 77); and • “Policy Statement on the Treatment of Environmental Justice Matters in NRC Regulatory and Licensing Actions” (69 FR 52040; August 24, 2004) (Ref. 78). 2.6.3 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.” 2.6.4 Considerations, Regulatory Experience, and Staff Position Siting decisions should reflect fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people and should include analysis of whether any significant impacts will fall disproportionately on minority or low-income communities. Because of the depth of this analysis, the discussion of environmental justice in the evaluation of a proposed site