NRC: Contents for Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants (NUREG-1437 Supplement 2)

Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants (NUREG-1437 Supplement 2)

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Section Contents

• Publication Information
• Abstract
• Figures
• Executive Summary
• Abbreviations/Acronyms
• 1.0 Introduction
• Generic Environmental Impact Statement
• License Renewal Evaluation Process
• 1.1 The Proposed Federal Action
• 1.2 Purpose and Need for the Action
• 1.3 Compliance and Consultations
• References
• 2.0 Description of Nuclear Power Plant and Site and Plant Interaction with the Environment
• 2.1 Plant and Site Description and Proposed Plant Operation During the Renewal Term
• 2.1.1 External Appearance and Setting
• 2.1.2 Reactor Systems
• 2.1.3 Cooling and Auxiliary Water Systems
• 2.1.4 Radioactive Waste Management Systems and Effluent Control Systems
• 2.1.5 Nonradioactive Waste Systems
• 2.1.6 Plant Operation and Maintenance
• 2.1.7 Power Transmission System
• 2.2 Plant Interaction with the Environment
• 2.2.1 Land Use
• 2.2.2 Water Use
• 2.2.3 Water Quality
• 2.2.4 Air Quality
• 2.2.5 Aquatic Resources
• 2.2.6 Terrestrial Resources
• 2.2.7 Radiological Impacts
• 2.2.8 Socioeconomic Factors
• 2.2.9 Historical and Archaeological Resources
• 2.2.10 Related Federal Project Activities
• 2.3 References
• 3.0 Environmental Impacts of Refurbishment
• 3.1 References
• 4.0 Environmental Impacts of Operation
• 4.1 Cooling System
• 4.1.1 Entrainment of Fish and Shellfish in Early Life Stages
• 4.1.2 Impingement of Fish and Shellfish
• 4.1.3 Heat Shock
• 4.1.4 Microbiological Organisms (Human Health)
• 4.2 Transmission Lines
• 4.2.1 Electromagnetic Fields - Acute Effects
• 4.2.2 Electromagnetic Fields - Chronic Effects
• 4.3 Radiological Impacts of Normal Operations
• 4.4 Socioeconomic Impacts of Plant Operations During the License Renewal Period
• 4.4.1 Housing Impacts During Operations
• 4.4.2 Public Services: Public Utility Impacts During Operations
• 4.4.3 Offsite Land Use During Operations
• 4.4.4 Public Services: Transportation Impacts During Operations
• 4.4.5 Historical and Archaeological Resources
• 4.4.6 Environmental Justice
• 4.5 Groundwater Use and Quality
• 4.6 Threatened or Endangered Species
• 4.7 Evaluation of Potential New and Significant Information on Impacts of Operations During the Renewal Term
• 4.8 Summary of Impacts of Operations During the Renewal Term
• 4.9 References
• 5.0 Environmental Impacts of Postulated Accidents
• 5.1 Postulated Plant Accidents
• 5.2 Severe Accident Mitigation Alternatives
• 5.2.1 Introduction
• 5.2.2 Estimate of Risk for ONS
• 5.2.3 Potential Design Improvements
• 5.2.4 Risk Reduction Potential of Design Improvements
• 5.2.5 Cost Impacts of Candidate Design Improvements
• 5.2.6 Cost-Benefit Comparison
• 5.2.7 Conclusions
• 5.3 References
• 6.0 Environmental Impacts of the Uranium Fuel Cycle and Solid Waste Management
• 6.1 The Uranium Fuel Cycle
• 6.2 References
• 7.0 Environmental Impacts of Decommissioning
• 7.1 References
• 8.0 Environmental Impacts of Alternatives to License Renewal
• 8.1 No-Action Alternative
• 8.2 Alternative Energy Sources
• 8.2.1 Coal-Fired Generation
• 8.2.2 Gas-Fired Generation
• 8.2.3. Imported Electrical Power
• 8.2.4 Other Alternatives
• 8.3 References
• 9.0 Summary and Conclusions
• 9.1 Environmental Impacts of the Proposed Action - License Renewal
• 9.1.1 Unavoidable Adverse Impacts
• 9.1.2 Irreversible or Irretrievable Resource Commitments
• 9.1.3 Short-Term Use Versus Long-Term Productivity
• 9.2 Relative Significance of the Environmental Impacts of License Renewal and Alternatives
• 9.3 Staff Conclusions and Recommendations
• 9.4 References
• Appendix A : Discussion of Comments on the Draft Supplement
• A.1 Comments and Responses
• A.1.1 General Comments in Support of Nuclear Energy and License Renewal
• A.1.2 General Comments in Opposition to License Renewal
• A.1.3 General Comments on Adequacy of the Review and Analysis
• A.1.4 License Renewal Review Process
• A.1.5 Refurbishment
• A.1.6 Ecology
• A.1.7 Transmission Lines
• A.1.8 Water Quality and Use
• A.1.9 Human Health
• A.1.10 Socioeconomics
• A.1.11 Archaeology and Human Resources
• A.1.12 Severe Accident Mitigation Alternatives
• A.1.13 Operational Safety Issues
• A.1.14 Age-Related Safety Issues
• A.1.15 Spent Nuclear Fuel
• A.1.16 Alternatives
• A.1.17 Miscellaneous
• A.1.18 Technical Clarifications and Corrections
• A.1.19 Format and Presentation (Spelling, Grammar, References, Clarity, etc.)
• A.2 Public Meeting Transcript Excerpts and Comment Letters
• Letter A (Transcript)
• Letter B
• Letter C
• Letter D
• Letter E
• Letter F
• Letter G
• Letter H
• Letter I
• Letter J
• Letter K
• Attachment 1
• Appendix B : Contributors to the Supplement
• Appendix C : Chronology of NRC Staff Environmental Review Correspondence Related to the Duke Application for License Renewal of Oconee Nuclear Station, Units 1, 2, and 3
• C.1 Reference
• Appendix D : Organizations Contacted
• Appendix E : Duke Compliance Status and Consultations
• E.1 References
• Appendix F : GEIS Environmental Issues Not Applicable to the Oconee Nuclear Station
• F.1 References

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