ML19221A756
| ML19221A756 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Issue date: | 02/28/1979 |
| From: | Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| To: | |
| References | |
| NUREG-0555, NUREG-0555-02.5.3, NUREG-555, NUREG-555-2.5.3, SRP-02.05.03, SRP-2.05.03, NUDOCS 7907090050 | |
| Download: ML19221A756 (7) | |
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Section 2.5.3 February 1979 ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARD REVIEW PLAN FOR ES SECTION 2.5.3 SOCI0 ECONOMICS:
HISTORIC AND ARCHEOLOGICAL SITES AND NATURAL LANDMARKS REVIEW IF )UTS Environmental Report Sections 2.6 Regional Historic, Scenic, Cultural and Natural Features Environmental Reviews None Standards and Guides 36 CFR Part 800, Procedures for the Protection of Historic and Cultural Properties U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Assistant Director for Environmental Projects, Project Instruction 76-2, " Procedures for Asc.essing the Impact of proposed Facilities on Archeological and Historic Resources," current revision (ADEi PI 76-2)
Other The site visit Responses to reque sts for additional information Consultation with lc :al, State, and Federal agencies REVIEW OUTPUTS Environmental Statement Sections 2.5.3 Historic and Archeological Sites and Natural Landmarks Other Environmental Reviews 4.1.3 Historic and Archeological Sites (Construction) 5.1. 3 Historic and Archeological Sites (Operation)
I.
PURPOSE AND SCOPE The purpose of this environmental standard review plan is to direct the staf f's identification and description of those historic and cultural resources
- x Historic and cultural resources include districts, sites, buildings, structures or objects of historical, archeological, architectural, or cultural significance.
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February 1979 that could be impacted by proposed project construction and operation to the extent that such information can serve as the basis of an environmental impact assessment.
This review will provide input. to other reviews dealing with evalu-ation of construction and operational impacts to these resources.
The scope of the review directed by this plan will include consideratior, of the methods used to identify and locate cultural and historic resources, the results of the surveys conducted, the locatic., and signi ficance of any properties that are in or eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places, and any additional information pertaining to the identification cnd description of cultural or historic resources that could be impacted by construction or opera-tion of the proposed project.
The descriptions to be provided by this review will be of suf ficient detail to permit subsequent staf f assessment and evaluation of specific impacts as provided in the ESRPs for ES Sections 4.1.3 and 5.1.3.
II.
REQUIRED DATA The kinds of data and information required will be af fected by site-and station-specific factors and the degree of detail will be modified according to the anticipated magnitude of the potential impact.
The following data or infor-mation will usually be required:
A.
A detailed dese 'iption of any archt ological or historical surveys of the proposed site, transmission line routes ( r accass corridors, including (from the ER):
1.
The physical extent of the survey.
If the entire site was not surveyed the basis for selecting the area to be surveyed is needed.
2.
A brief description of the survey techniques used and the reason for the selection of the survey techniques used.
3.
The qualifications of the surveyors.
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The findings of the survey in sufficient detail to permit a sub-sequent independent assessment of the impact of the proposed project on archeological and aistoric resources.
B.
The comments of any organizations contacted by the applicant to locate and assess archeological and historic resources located on or near the proposed station site (from the ER).
C.
A description of all properties within the proposed site or within proposed transmission line corridors, access corridors and offsite areas that are in or eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places or are included in State or local registers or inventories of historic and cultural resources (from the ER and consultation with' Federal, State and local agencies).
D.
A description of any archeological or historic resource within 15 km of the proposed site or within 2 km of proposed transmission line routes, access corridors and of fsite areas that are in or have been determined eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places or are included in State or local registers or inventories of historic and cultural resources (from the ER and consultation with Federal, State and local agencies)
III.
ANALYSIS PROCEDURE The reviewer's analysis of histc.
and cultural resources will be closely linked with the impact assessment review described by the ESRPs for ES Sections 4.1.3 and 5.1.3 in order to establish the historical and cultJral characteristics that are most likely to be affected. Additional guidance in the conduct of this environmental review is given in ADEP PI 76-2, listed in the Standards and Guides section of this plan.
A.
The reviewer will contact the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) to determine if there are any additional comments or information concerning the proposed station site.
Initial contact should be made by phone and the SHPO should be invited to participate in the site visit.
If the SHP0 has comments 10/
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Some States have appointed, in addition to a SHP0, a State Archeologist and/or a State Historian. These individuals should be contacted to determine if they can provide any additional information.
B.
A particularly useful source of expertise in the area of historic and cultural preservation is the Office of Archeology and Historic Preservation (OAHP) of the National Park Service, Department of Interior.
Within this Of fice is the Interagency Archeological Service Division (IASD). This Division consists of a headquarters of fice in Washington, D.C., and regional offices. These offices are staf fed with professionals who can assist the reviewer in analyzing the results of the applicant's surveys and investigations and can assist in the environmental reuiew.
C.
The reviewer will, in consultation with the SHPO, apply the National Register criteria (see ADEP PI 76-2) to all identified historic and cultural properties that are on the station site or that will be directly affected by plant construction.
If the reviewer determines that a property appears to meet the criteria, or if it is questionable whether the criteria are met, the staff should request, in writing, an opinion from Departtr'it of the Interior respecting the property's eligibility for inclusion in the b
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The request for determination of eligibility should be sent dir _;t
,o the Director, Of fice of Archeology and Historical Preservation, National Park Service, Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C. 20240 (phone: (201) 523-5454).
D.
The IASD staff can assist the reviewer in defining the requirements of additional surveys and investigations that the staff decides should be com-pleted by the app' They can also assist in the review of the results of these surveys.
- Init, contact with the Of fice of Archeology and Fistoric Preservation (OHAP) should be made through the Washington, D.C.,
office of the Interagency Archeological Service Division.
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E.
The reviewer will consult the National Register of Historic Places to verify the list of National Register properties provided by the applicant.
It should be noted that a proposed station can have a visual or noise impact on cultural and historic resources that are located some distance from the proposed station site.
Therefore, all National Register properties within 15 km of the proposed s:
ion site or within 2 km of transmission line routes, access corridors, and of fsite areas should be identified.
F.
The reviewer will meet with the SHP0 and, where appropriate, the State Archeologist and State Historian, to discuss the information provided to the applicant by the SHPO. The SHP0 can alert the staff to relevant State and local laws, orders, ordinances, or regulations aimed at the preservation cf cultural resources within his State. The 'ollowing should be discussed:
1.
The data required in Part II.C of this ESRP.
2.
The data required in Part II.D of this ESRP.
3.
A list of organizations or individuals that might be able to assist in identifying and locating cultural and historic resources.
Of particular importance are university archeological and historical staffs.
G.
For sites located on or near State boundaries, or where transmission line routes, access corridors, or offsite areas pass through more than one State,
' the reviewer will contact the SHP0 of each affected State.
H.
The reviewer will compare the information provided by the applicant with that obtained from the SHP0 and the National Register and will resolve any differences in identification and location of cultural and historic resources.
IV.
EVALUATION The reviewer will ensure that those historic and cultural resources that could be impacted by proposed project construction and operation have been identified, f ] [
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V.
INPUT TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT The depth and extent of the input to the environmental statement will be governed by the extent and significanca 01 trie identified historic and cultural resources and by the nature and magni t of the expected impacts of construction and operation. The following informacian will usuall, be included in ES Section 2.5.3:
A.
A description of historic or.C a.5: rn v ;es that are in :r eligible for inclusion in the National Reci.;ter of qip aric. j es.
Any re; ource considered to be eligible for the Nationai Peg,.ta,hou'u hcve SHP0 concurrence.
B.
A description of resource' included in State or local registers or inventories.
O C.
A brief description of any additional important cultuial or historic resources.
D.
A summary of the efforts to locate and identify archeological and historic resources.
E.
A list of organizations and individuals contacted by the applicant or the staf f who provided significant information concerning the location of cultural and historic resources.
F.
A brief description of the overall results and adequacy of any surveys (archival or field) that were conducted by the applicant.
The reviewer will provide inputs or ensure that inputs a e made to the follow-ing ES Sections:
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February 1970 Section 4.1.3.
The reviewer will provide descriptions of those historic and cultural resources that could be impacted by proposed project construction activities.
Section 5.8.2.
The reviewer will provide descriptions of those historic and cultural resources that could be impacted by proposed project operation.
VI.
REFERENCES See ADEP PI 76-2 for references.
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