Document: NUREG-1555
Document ID: c61f475c-a012-47c5-85b5-1c908a94f92b
Document Type: esrp
Title: WATER QUALITY
Source: NUREG-1555
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/nuregs/staff/sr1555/initial/
Revision Date: 2007-10
Chapter: 2
Section ID: 2.3.3
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ty that could affect or be affected by plant construction and operation. The description may consist of statistical sum- maries of the water-quality characteristics, including mean, mean low and high, and historical low and high values (as available) for the site and vicinity. The data included should be com- mensurate with the anticipated impacts. Figures may be used to show long-term and seasonal trends, such as variations in dissolved oxygen and nutrient concentrations and pH variations. ` a description of the water-quality-related environmental stresses in the site and vicinity. IV. EVALUATION FINDINGS The reviewer should verify that sufficient information has been provided to support the analyses required in subsequent reviews. The depth and extent of the input to the environmental impact statement (EIS) will be governed by the nature of the surface-water bodies and groundwater aquifers in the region and the extent to which they could affect or be affected by plant construction or operation. The following information should be included in the EIS: October 1999 2.3.3-7 NUREG-1555 ` a description of the applicable water quality regulations ` a description of the existing water quality in vicinity of the plant ` a description of the potential impacts of the water on plant operations ` a description of the potential impacts of the plant on water quality. V. IMPLEMENTATION The method described herein will be used by the staff in evaluating conformance with the Commission’s regulations, except in those cases in which the applicant proposes an acceptable alternative for complying with specified portions of the regulations. VI. REFERENCES 33 CFR 322, “Permits for Structures and Work in or Affecting Navigable Waters of the United States.” 33 CFR 330, Appendix A, “Nationwide Permit and Conditions.” 40 CFR 6, Appendix A, “Statement of Procedures on Floodplain Management and Wetlands Protection.” 40 CFR 122-133, Relevant sections of “The NPDES Pollution