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Issue date:	09/25/2023
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ClimateChange_ACU_v1 Master Table Tab 1 On-site and off-site land disturbance activities On-site and off-site land use classification conversions resulting from land disturbance activities On-site and off-site impacts to provisions of any affected local or regional land use or economic development plans On-site and off-site disruption to land or water resource access On-site and off-site disruption to existing land uses or private land access Transmission line corridor maintenance activities during operations affecting land use Anticipated hydrologic alterations resulting from station building or operation Effects of anticipated hydrologic alterations to the quantity and availability of water within the region of interest Effects of plant effluent discharge on water quality of receiving water bodies Proposed actions to minimize hydrologic alteration effects Impacts on other water uses and other water users related to changes in water supply reliability due to station building or operation Impacts on other water uses and other water users related to changes in water quality due to station building or operation Compliance with applicable water quality and water use standards and regulations Effect of facility and landscape maintenance on terrestrial habitats Effect of drift from cooling towers, evaporation ponds, or other operating facilities on terrestrial species and habitats Effect of station water features (including cooling ponds and evaporation ponds) on adjoining wetlands and other terrestrial habitats Effect of using groundwater and/or surface water on terrestrial habitats Effect of operational noise on terrestrial wildlife and their habitats Effect of traffic induced by station operations on wildlife Potential injury to birds and bats colliding with tall structures Possible effects on terrestrial wildlife from electromagnetic radiation, electric tranmission lines, and other electrical facilities Coordination with other agencies regarding potential impacts to terrestrial biota Susceptibility of terrestrial species to stressors from habitat and environmental changes Presence of disease vectors, nuisance, invasive and introduced animal or plant species onsite or in the vicinity of proposed facility Effects of plant consumptive water use on aquatic biota Susceptibility of aquatic species at specific life-stages to plant cooling system entrainment, entrapment, and impingement Susceptibility of aquatic species to aquatic stressors from habitat and water quality changes, including physical stresses related to cooling system and fish-return systems Swimming speed of important aquatic species Estimated susceptibility and natural survival rates for aquatic species with commercial subsistence or recreational value Regional standing stocks of important aquatic species potentially affected by station building or operation NPDES permit requirements L-1 L-2 L-2 L-3 L-3 L-1 H-1 H-3 H-2 H-1 H-3 H-3 H-4 TW-1 TW-2 TW-3 TW-3 TW-1 TW-1 TW-4 TW-4 TW-5 TW-6 TW-7 AQ-1 AQ-1 AQ-2 AQ-2 AQ-2 AQ-2 AQ-5 Climate Global climate is changing with global warming of past 50 years due primarily to human activities Climate Global climate changes are projected over this century and beyond with the magnitude of changes after the next few decades dependent primarily on global emissions of heat-trapping gases and the sensitivity of the Earths climate to these emissions Climate Increased temperatures2 Climate Lengthened growing season2 Climate Seasonal/annual changes in precipitation amount2 Climate Changes in frequency & intensity of extreme precipitation events2 X

X Climate Changes in frequency & intensity of extreme weather events2,3 X

X Climate Increased hurricane-associated storm intensity & rainfall rates2 Climate Currently experiencing Increased winter storm frequency and intensity with northward shifted storm tracks; other trends in severe storms (tornados, hail, damaging thunderstorms) are uncertain Climate Sea level rise of 1-4 ft by 21002 Climate Declining ice volume/surface extent on land, lakes, and sea2,4 Climate Increasing ocean acidity & intensifying marine ecosystem impacts Water Resources Increase in very heavy precipitation events & changes in length of dry spells2 X

Water Resources Changes in drought intensity2 X

X Water Resources Changes in flood intensity2 X

X Water Resources Changes in water demand, groundwater withdrawals & availability, aquifer recharge2 X

X Water Resources Compromised sustainability of coastal freshwater aquifers & wetlands5 Water Resources Decreased surface water quality6 X

X X

X Water Resources Changes in water supply & demand2 X

X Water Resources Reduced surface & groundwater supplies; increased likelihood of water shortages Water Resources Increased flooding risk7 Water Resources New risks, vulnerabilities, & opportunities may not be properly managed within existing practices Water Resources Institutional, scientific, economic & political barriers to implementing adaptive strategies Energy Supply and Use Effect of extreme weather events on energy facilities & infrastructure Energy Supply and Use Increased summer electricity use & peak loads; decreased winter heating demand; net increase in electricity demand Energy Supply and Use Constraints on energy production due to changes in water availability Energy Supply and Use Effect of sea-level rise, extreme storm surge events, and high tides on energy production, energy delivery systems, and infrastructure Energy Supply and Use Changes in future energy mix Transportation Effects on the reliability & capacity of transportation systems8 Transportation Increased risk of major coastal impacts to transportation infrastructure due to sea-level rise & storm surge9 Transportation Increased disruption of transportation networks and operations due to extreme weather events10 Transportation Increased total costs to transportation systems & users Agriculture Increasing climate disruptions to agricultural production11 Agriculture Changes in crop & livestock production due to climate-induced stresses (weeds, diseases, insect pests, etc.)2 Agriculture Loss and degradation of agricultural soil & water assets X

Agriculture Negative impacts on crop & livestock productivity due to increased incidence of weather extremes Agriculture Need for increased innovation in agricultural production Agriculture Effects on U.S. & global food security Forests Increased vulnerability to ecosystem changes & tree mortality12 X

X X

X Forests Reduced rate of forest CO2 uptake Forests Influence of bioenergy on forest product markets Forests Changing forest management policies &practices X

Ecosystems, Biodiversity, and Ecosystem Services Reduced ecosystem ability to improve water quality & regulate water flows USGCRP (2014)1 Climate Change Considerations:

Linked Question Land Use Hydrology TERRESTRIAL AND WETLAND ECOLOGY AQUATIC ECOLOGY Page 1 of 9

ClimateChange_ACU_v1 Master Table Tab 1 Land Use Hydrology TERRESTRIAL AND WETLAND ECOLOGY AQUATIC ECOLOGY Ecosystems, Biodiversity, and Ecosystem Services Reduced ecosystem ability to buffer impacts from extreme events (fires, floods, storms, etc.)

Ecosystems, Biodiversity, and Ecosystem Services Changing mix of plant and animal life13 X

X X

X Ecosystems, Biodiversity, and Ecosystem Services Shifts in timing of critical biological events14 X

X X

X Ecosystems, Biodiversity, and Ecosystem Services Changes in management goals and practices15 X

X X

Human Health Threats to human health and well-being16 Human Health Amplification of existing health threats & impacts on vulnerable groups17 Human Health Public health actions, and action timing, to protect people from some climate change impacts Human Health Influence of climate change adaptation strategies on human health X

Energy, Water & Land Use Effects on climate change vulnerability & regional adaptation &

mitigation options from interaction of energy, water & land systems2 Energy, Water & Land Use Dependence of energy systems on land & water supplies influencing development of these systems & options for reducing greenhouse gas emissions Energy, Water & Land Use Use of joint resource management considerations in energy, water, &

land use to identify & evaluate options for reducing climate change X

Urban Systems, Infrastructure, and Vulnerability Climate change impacts on urban water, energy supply, transportation, &

other essential infrastructure Urban Systems, Infrastructure, and Vulnerability Linked disruptions in urban infrastructure systems Urban Systems, Infrastructure, and Vulnerability Influence of social inequalities on urban resident & community climate vulnerability & adaptive capacity Urban Systems, Infrastructure, and Vulnerability Cooperative government & private sector activity in urban adaptation efforts X

Indigenous Peoples, Land, and Resources Native Peoples access to traditional foods Indigenous Peoples, Land, and Resources Ability of Native communities to adapt to decreases in water quality &

quantity Indigenous Peoples, Land, and Resources Impact of declining Alaskan sea ice Indigenous Peoples, Land, and Resources Impact of thawing permafrost on infrastructure & traditional Alaska Native lifestyles Indigenous Peoples, Land, and Resources Relocation of tribal & indigenous communities due to climate impacts, especially in coastal locations X

Land Use and Land Cover Change Effects of choices about land-use and land-cover patterns on ecosystems and human communities X

Land Use and Land Cover Change Effects of changes in land-use and land-cover patterns on climate processes Land Use and Land Cover Change Influence of land-use decisions made to adapt to the effects of climate change X

Land Use and Land Cover Change Effect of land use & land management choices on atmospheric greenhouse gas levels Rural Communities Increased impacts of climate change on rural communities and rural economic activities18 Rural Communities Unique vulnerabilities of rural communities to climate change impacts19 Rural Communities Limited capacity of rural governments to respond to climate change impacts20 X

Biogeochemical Cycles Alterations in biogeochemical cycles21 Biogeochemical Cycles Effect of natural land sinks on carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, and other biogeochemical cycles Biogeochemical Cycles Increased vulnerability of biodiversity, food security, human health, and water quality due to altered biogeochemical cycles and climate change X

X X

1Entries are grouped by USGCRP sector and are derived from Key Messages in USGRCP (2014) Climate Change Impacts in the United States: The Third National Climate Assessment, Melillo, J.M. T.C. Richmond, and G.W. Yohe (eds.), US Global Change Research Program, 841 pp. doi:10.7930/J0Z31WJ2 2SMEs should consult the regional section of GCRP (2014) and other appropriate sources for information on the extent and direction of the anticipated changes in the region of interest.

3Includes heat waves, cold waves, and regional droughts 4Includes projection of summertime Arctic Ocean sea ice essentially disappearing before mid-century 5Includes saltwater intrusion and other impacts related to sea level rise, storms and storm surges, and changes in surface and groundwater use patterns 6Includes changes due to increasing air and water temperatures, more intense precipitation and runoff, increasing droughts, and increased sediment and pollutant loadings 7Includes effects on human safety and health, property, infrastructure, economies, and ecology 8Includes impacts from sea level rise, storm surge, extreme weather events, higher temperatures, heat waves, precipitation changes, Arctic warming and other climatic conditions 9Includes temporary and permanent flooding of airports, ports and harbors, roads, rail lines, tunnels, and bridges 10Includes both transportation interruptions and infrastructure damage (e.g., pavement and track damage) due to extreme heat, strong hurricanes, coastal erosion, permafrost thaw, etc.

11Includes increasingly negative impacts on crops and livestock due to responses to elevated CO2, increased temperatures, changes in solar radiation, etc.

12Includes effects of fire, insect infestations, drought, disease outbreaks, etc.

13Includes shifts in ranges of species; increased incidence of insect pests, disease pathogens, and invasive weed species; effects of hotter and dryer deserts and drylands; impacts of ocean acidification on coastal and near-shore ecosystems; impacts of Arctic summer sea ice loss; impacts of warming on fish, plant, and animal species; etc.

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ClimateChange_ACU_v1 Master Table Tab 1 Land Use Hydrology TERRESTRIAL AND WETLAND ECOLOGY AQUATIC ECOLOGY 14Includes spring bud burst, migration, hibernation, emergence from overwintering, plankton blooms, etc.

15Includes whole system management and ecosystem-based adaptation strategies 16Includes impacts from increased extreme weather events, wildfire, decreased air quality, threats to mental health, illnesses transmitted by food, water, disease-carriers such as mosquitos and ticks and other etiological agents 17Includes children, the elderly, the poor, and some communities of color 18Rural economic activities include agriculture, forestry, recreation, etc. Impacts include shifts in locations of such activities.

19Vulnerabilities include geographic and demographic obstacles, such as physical isolation, limited economic diversity, higher poverty rates, aging population, etc.

20Includes ability to adapt rural transportation, infrastructure, health, and emergency response systems 21Includes alterations due to increased atmospheric carbon dioxide and changes in nitrogen, phosphorous, and other elements available to ecosystems Page 3 of 9

ClimateChange_ACU_v1 Master Table Tab 1 Climate Global climate is changing with global warming of past 50 years due primarily to human activities Climate Global climate changes are projected over this century and beyond with the magnitude of changes after the next few decades dependent primarily on global emissions of heat-trapping gases and the sensitivity of the Earths climate to these emissions Climate Increased temperatures2 Climate Lengthened growing season2 Climate Seasonal/annual changes in precipitation amount2 Climate Changes in frequency & intensity of extreme precipitation events2 Climate Changes in frequency & intensity of extreme weather events2,3 Climate Increased hurricane-associated storm intensity & rainfall rates2 Climate Currently experiencing Increased winter storm frequency and intensity with northward shifted storm tracks; other trends in severe storms (tornados, hail, damaging thunderstorms) are uncertain Climate Sea level rise of 1-4 ft by 21002 Climate Declining ice volume/surface extent on land, lakes, and sea2,4 Climate Increasing ocean acidity & intensifying marine ecosystem impacts Water Resources Increase in very heavy precipitation events & changes in length of dry spells2 Water Resources Changes in drought intensity2 Water Resources Changes in flood intensity2 Water Resources Changes in water demand, groundwater withdrawals & availability, aquifer recharge2 Water Resources Compromised sustainability of coastal freshwater aquifers & wetlands5 Water Resources Decreased surface water quality6 Water Resources Changes in water supply & demand2 Water Resources Reduced surface & groundwater supplies; increased likelihood of water shortages Water Resources Increased flooding risk7 Water Resources New risks, vulnerabilities, & opportunities may not be properly managed within existing practices Water Resources Institutional, scientific, economic & political barriers to implementing adaptive strategies Energy Supply and Use Effect of extreme weather events on energy facilities & infrastructure Energy Supply and Use Increased summer electricity use & peak loads; decreased winter heating demand; net increase in electricity demand Energy Supply and Use Constraints on energy production due to changes in water availability Energy Supply and Use Effect of sea-level rise, extreme storm surge events, and high tides on energy production, energy delivery systems, and infrastructure Energy Supply and Use Changes in future energy mix Transportation Effects on the reliability & capacity of transportation systems8 Transportation Increased risk of major coastal impacts to transportation infrastructure due to sea-level rise & storm surge9 Transportation Increased disruption of transportation networks and operations due to extreme weather events10 Transportation Increased total costs to transportation systems & users Agriculture Increasing climate disruptions to agricultural production11 Agriculture Changes in crop & livestock production due to climate-induced stresses (weeds, diseases, insect pests, etc.)2 Agriculture Loss and degradation of agricultural soil & water assets Agriculture Negative impacts on crop & livestock productivity due to increased incidence of weather extremes Agriculture Need for increased innovation in agricultural production Agriculture Effects on U.S. & global food security Forests Increased vulnerability to ecosystem changes & tree mortality12 Forests Reduced rate of forest CO2 uptake Forests Influence of bioenergy on forest product markets Forests Changing forest management policies &practices Ecosystems, Biodiversity, and Ecosystem Services Reduced ecosystem ability to improve water quality & regulate water flows USGCRP (2014)1 Climate Change Considerations:

Linked Question METEOROLOGY Effects on species and habitats affected by heated plume dynamics and scouring Ability of important aquatic species to exhibit avoidance behavior to thermal discharge and cold shock at all affected life stages Presence of disease-causing vectors and nuisance, invasive and introduced aquatic species onsite or in the vicinity of the proposed station Biological effects to important aquatic species resulting from chemical and/or physical alterations to receiving water body Adverse effects of transmission and pipeline corridor maintenance practices on aquatic biota Coordination with other agencies regarding potential impacts to aquatic biota Workforce impacts, including local vs. in-migrating geographic origin of workers and outage impacts Expected residency patterns during operations Combined impacts of site employment for sites with an operating station Impacts of plant activities on local transportation infrastructure Impacts of plant activities on local buildings and facilities Impacts of plant activities to visual resources Impact of plant activities on local housing resources Impact of plant activities on public schools Traffic-related impacts of the site operations workforce and deliveries Impacts of plant activities to local recreation resources Impacts of plant activities on first-responder agencies Expected mitigation actions (traffic, schools, community services)

Employment, income and output impacts attributable to plant activities Tax revenue impacts attributable to plant activities Existence of communities exceptionally dependent on subsistence resources Disproportionate human health impacts of the plant to EJ populations of interest Effect of plant activities on established resource dependencies, cultural practices, or subsistence behaviors Operations and maintenance activities affecting onsite historic properties Operations and maintenance activities affecting offsite historic properties Cooling system impacts, including plume lengths, additional hours of fogging and icing, salt deposition, increases in humidity and precipitation (including snowfall), potential local weather modification from cloud formation/shadowing, and interactions of plume with other pollutant sources Sources and types of air emissions Estimates of annual air emissions for criteria air pollutants, both from the operating plant and from transmission lines AQ-2 AQ-2 AQ-3 AQ-4 AQ-1 AQ-5 S-1 S-1 S-1 S-2 S-1 S-3 S-1 S-1 S-2 S-1 S-1 S-4 S-5 S-5 EJ-1 EJ-2 EJ-3 H&CR-1 H&CR-1 M-1 AirQ-1 AirQ-1 X

X X

X HISTORIC AND CULTURAL RESOURCES AIR QUALITY AQUATIC ECOLOGY SOCIOECONOMICS ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE Page 4 of 9

ClimateChange_ACU_v1 Master Table Tab 1 Ecosystems, Biodiversity, and Ecosystem Services Reduced ecosystem ability to buffer impacts from extreme events (fires, floods, storms, etc.)

Ecosystems, Biodiversity, and Ecosystem Services Changing mix of plant and animal life13 Ecosystems, Biodiversity, and Ecosystem Services Shifts in timing of critical biological events14 Ecosystems, Biodiversity, and Ecosystem Services Changes in management goals and practices15 Human Health Threats to human health and well-being16 Human Health Amplification of existing health threats & impacts on vulnerable groups17 Human Health Public health actions, and action timing, to protect people from some climate change impacts Human Health Influence of climate change adaptation strategies on human health Energy, Water & Land Use Effects on climate change vulnerability & regional adaptation &

mitigation options from interaction of energy, water & land systems2 Energy, Water & Land Use Dependence of energy systems on land & water supplies influencing development of these systems & options for reducing greenhouse gas emissions Energy, Water & Land Use Use of joint resource management considerations in energy, water, &

land use to identify & evaluate options for reducing climate change Urban Systems, Infrastructure, and Vulnerability Climate change impacts on urban water, energy supply, transportation, &

other essential infrastructure Urban Systems, Infrastructure, and Vulnerability Linked disruptions in urban infrastructure systems Urban Systems, Infrastructure, and Vulnerability Influence of social inequalities on urban resident & community climate vulnerability & adaptive capacity Urban Systems, Infrastructure, and Vulnerability Cooperative government & private sector activity in urban adaptation efforts Indigenous Peoples, Land, and Resources Native Peoples access to traditional foods Indigenous Peoples, Land, and Resources Ability of Native communities to adapt to decreases in water quality &

quantity Indigenous Peoples, Land, and Resources Impact of declining Alaskan sea ice Indigenous Peoples, Land, and Resources Impact of thawing permafrost on infrastructure & traditional Alaska Native lifestyles Indigenous Peoples, Land, and Resources Relocation of tribal & indigenous communities due to climate impacts, especially in coastal locations Land Use and Land Cover Change Effects of choices about land-use and land-cover patterns on ecosystems and human communities Land Use and Land Cover Change Effects of changes in land-use and land-cover patterns on climate processes Land Use and Land Cover Change Influence of land-use decisions made to adapt to the effects of climate change Land Use and Land Cover Change Effect of land use & land management choices on atmospheric greenhouse gas levels Rural Communities Increased impacts of climate change on rural communities and rural economic activities18 Rural Communities Unique vulnerabilities of rural communities to climate change impacts19 Rural Communities Limited capacity of rural governments to respond to climate change impacts20 Biogeochemical Cycles Alterations in biogeochemical cycles21 Biogeochemical Cycles Effect of natural land sinks on carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, and other biogeochemical cycles Biogeochemical Cycles Increased vulnerability of biodiversity, food security, human health, and water quality due to altered biogeochemical cycles and climate change 1Entries are grouped by USGCRP sector and are derived from Key Messages in USGRCP (2014) Climate Change Impacts in the United States: The Third National Climate Assessment 2SMEs should consult the regional section of GCRP (2014) and other appropriate sources for information on the extent and direction of the anticipated changes in the region of interest.

3Includes heat waves, cold waves, and regional droughts 4Includes projection of summertime Arctic Ocean sea ice essentially disappearing before mid-century 5Includes saltwater intrusion and other impacts related to sea level rise, storms and storm surges, and changes in surface and groundwater use patterns 6Includes changes due to increasing air and water temperatures, more intense precipitation and runoff, increasing droughts, and increased sediment and pollutant loadings 7Includes effects on human safety and health, property, infrastructure, economies, and ecology 8Includes impacts from sea level rise, storm surge, extreme weather events, higher temperatures, heat waves, precipitation changes, Arctic warming and other climatic conditions 9Includes temporary and permanent flooding of airports, ports and harbors, roads, rail lines, tunnels, and bridges 10Includes both transportation interruptions and infrastructure damage (e.g., pavement and track damage) due to extreme heat, strong hurricanes, coastal erosion, permafrost thaw, etc.

11Includes increasingly negative impacts on crops and livestock due to responses to elevated CO2, increased temperatures, changes in solar radiation, etc.

12Includes effects of fire, insect infestations, drought, disease outbreaks, etc.

13Includes shifts in ranges of species; increased incidence of insect pests, disease pathogens, and invasive weed species; effects of hotter and dryer deserts and drylands; impacts of ocean acidification on coastal and near-shore ecosystems; impacts of Arctic summer sea ice loss; impacts of warming on fish, plant, and animal species; etc.

METEOROLOGY HISTORIC AND CULTURAL RESOURCES AIR QUALITY AQUATIC ECOLOGY SOCIOECONOMICS ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE X

X X

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ClimateChange_ACU_v1 Master Table Tab 1 14Includes spring bud burst, migration, hibernation, emergence from overwintering, plankton blooms, etc.

15Includes whole system management and ecosystem-based adaptation strategies 16Includes impacts from increased extreme weather events, wildfire, decreased air quality, threats to mental health, illnesses transmitted by food, water, disease-carriers such as mosquitos and ticks and other etiological agents 17Includes children, the elderly, the poor, and some communities of color 18Rural economic activities include agriculture, forestry, recreation, etc. Impacts include shifts in locations of such activities.

19Vulnerabilities include geographic and demographic obstacles, such as physical isolation, limited economic diversity, higher poverty rates, aging population, etc.

20Includes ability to adapt rural transportation, infrastructure, health, and emergency response systems 21Includes alterations due to increased atmospheric carbon dioxide and changes in nitrogen, phosphorous, and other elements available to ecosystems METEOROLOGY HISTORIC AND CULTURAL RESOURCES AIR QUALITY AQUATIC ECOLOGY SOCIOECONOMICS ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE Page 6 of 9

ClimateChange_ACU_v1 Master Table Tab 1 Climate Global climate is changing with global warming of past 50 years due primarily to human activities Climate Global climate changes are projected over this century and beyond with the magnitude of changes after the next few decades dependent primarily on global emissions of heat-trapping gases and the sensitivity of the Earths climate to these emissions Climate Increased temperatures2 Climate Lengthened growing season2 Climate Seasonal/annual changes in precipitation amount2 Climate Changes in frequency & intensity of extreme precipitation events2 Climate Changes in frequency & intensity of extreme weather events2,3 Climate Increased hurricane-associated storm intensity & rainfall rates2 Climate Currently experiencing Increased winter storm frequency and intensity with northward shifted storm tracks; other trends in severe storms (tornados, hail, damaging thunderstorms) are uncertain Climate Sea level rise of 1-4 ft by 21002 Climate Declining ice volume/surface extent on land, lakes, and sea2,4 Climate Increasing ocean acidity & intensifying marine ecosystem impacts Water Resources Increase in very heavy precipitation events & changes in length of dry spells2 Water Resources Changes in drought intensity2 Water Resources Changes in flood intensity2 Water Resources Changes in water demand, groundwater withdrawals & availability, aquifer recharge2 Water Resources Compromised sustainability of coastal freshwater aquifers & wetlands5 Water Resources Decreased surface water quality6 Water Resources Changes in water supply & demand2 Water Resources Reduced surface & groundwater supplies; increased likelihood of water shortages Water Resources Increased flooding risk7 Water Resources New risks, vulnerabilities, & opportunities may not be properly managed within existing practices Water Resources Institutional, scientific, economic & political barriers to implementing adaptive strategies Energy Supply and Use Effect of extreme weather events on energy facilities & infrastructure Energy Supply and Use Increased summer electricity use & peak loads; decreased winter heating demand; net increase in electricity demand Energy Supply and Use Constraints on energy production due to changes in water availability Energy Supply and Use Effect of sea-level rise, extreme storm surge events, and high tides on energy production, energy delivery systems, and infrastructure Energy Supply and Use Changes in future energy mix Transportation Effects on the reliability & capacity of transportation systems8 Transportation Increased risk of major coastal impacts to transportation infrastructure due to sea-level rise & storm surge9 Transportation Increased disruption of transportation networks and operations due to extreme weather events10 Transportation Increased total costs to transportation systems & users Agriculture Increasing climate disruptions to agricultural production11 Agriculture Changes in crop & livestock production due to climate-induced stresses (weeds, diseases, insect pests, etc.)2 Agriculture Loss and degradation of agricultural soil & water assets Agriculture Negative impacts on crop & livestock productivity due to increased incidence of weather extremes Agriculture Need for increased innovation in agricultural production Agriculture Effects on U.S. & global food security Forests Increased vulnerability to ecosystem changes & tree mortality12 Forests Reduced rate of forest CO2 uptake Forests Influence of bioenergy on forest product markets Forests Changing forest management policies &practices Ecosystems, Biodiversity, and Ecosystem Services Reduced ecosystem ability to improve water quality & regulate water flows USGCRP (2014)1 Climate Change Considerations:

Linked Question NONRADIOACTIVE WASTE IMPACTS TRANSPORTATION OF RAD MATERIALS (6.1.8)

Presence of etiological agents from operations systems and activities that may impact human health Noise impacts associated with operations Acute effects of electromagnetic fields (electric shock) associated with transmission lines Occupational health risks Potential health impacts related to nonradiological traffic-related accidents for operations and outage workers Environmental pathways by which humans can be exposed to radiation (including that from gaseous effluents, liquid effluents, and direct exposure) from an operating facility.

Environmental pathways by which non-human biota can be exposed to radiation (including that from gaseous effluents, liquid effluents, and direct exposure) from an operating Estimates of the maximum individual radiation dose and total collective radiation doses to the population living in the area of interest Estimates of the annual occupation radiation dose to workers Radiological impacts to biota other than humans Radiological environmental monitoring program for the site Environmental impacts resulting from the generation and disposal of nonradioactive waste and mixed waste Estimates of dose consequences at the proposed exclusion area boundary (EAB) and the low-population zone (LPZ) from postulated design basis accidents (DBAs)

Mean estimates of site-specific severe accident risks, considering relevant environmental pathways including the air, ground, food, surface water, and ground water. Risk considerations include individual, population, economic, and contaminated land area risks.

Estimated cost, risk reduction, and value-impact ratios for the selected severe accident mitigation alternatives (SAMAs).

Radiological dose to the population in the region of interest due to transportation of radioactive materials Estimated benefits of the proposed facility during operation, including net electrical generation, production of other commercial products, expected tax payments, regional productivity increases, and technical and nonmonetary benefits.

Operations costs NR-1 NR-2 NR-3 NR-4 NR-5 R-1 R-2 R-3 R-3 R-4 R-5 NRW-1 ACC-1 ACC-2 ACC-3 T-1 BC-1 BC-2 X

X X

ACCIDENTS BENEFIT-COST (10.1)

NONRADIOLOGICAL HEALTH RADIOLOGICAL IMPACTS Page 7 of 9