ML19077A321

W23 - Austgen - Nuclear Energy Institute Perspective - Streamlining NRC Environmental Reviews

ML19077A321
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Site:	Nuclear Energy Institute
Issue date:	03/13/2019
From:	Nuclear Energy Institute
To:	Jack Cushing Office of New Reactors
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NEI Perspective:

Streamlining NRC Environmental Reviews Kati Austgen, Sr. PM, New Reactors March 13, 2019

©2019 Nuclear Energy Institute

Weve come a long way 40 years of NEPA review Agency implementation FAST 41 EO 13807 Credit: Mothers for Nuclear Transform CEQ ANPR Pt 52 LL Advanced Credit: Nick Youngson CC BY-SA 3.0 Alpha Stock Images Reactors

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Opportunities at every layer CEQ NEPA regs Process and scope efficiencies NRC regulations Categorical exclusion; EA only NRC guidance Incorporate environmental review experience NRC procedures Disciplined use of RAIs, audits NRC practice Focus: necessary to make finding

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BIG efficiencies = wise resource allocation Categorical exclusions Mitigated Findings of No Significant Impact/

Environmental Assessment Generic Environmental Impact Statements

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Scope of Review No duplicative analysis Proportional to technology Alternate site Alternate source Credit: NOAA NESDIS Need for power

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Where a full environmental impact statement is needed:

Generic Focused findings content Stake-holder engage-ment Clear, concise Final EIS ©2019 Nuclear Energy Institute 6

Thank you