ML18096A455

Shine Operating License Pre-Application Meeting (Environmental Presentation Slides)

ML18096A455
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Site:	SHINE Medical Technologies
Issue date:	04/03/2018
From:	Moser M R NRC/NRR/DMLR/MENB
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Moser M R, NRR/DMLR, 415-6509
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Pre-application Meeting Regarding the SHINE Medical Technologies Operating License Application: EnvironmentalOffice of Nuclear Reactor RegulationU.S. Nuclear Regulatory CommissionApril 3, 2018 Agenda*Regulatory background

• Consideration of new information

• Best practices

• Format2 Regulatory Background

• 10 CFR 51.95 (b) requires the NRC staff to prepare a supplemental environmental impact statement (EIS)

• The supplemental EIS will:

• update the prior staff review for the construction permit

• describe matters that differ or that reflect significant new information since publication of the final EIS

• The supplemental EIS does not need to include:*a discussion of matters that are the same or that have not changed since publication of the final EIS 3

Regulatory Background

• 10 CFR 51.53(b) requires an applicant to prepare an environmental report*The environmental report should:

• discuss matters that differ or that reflect new information since publication of the final EIS*The environmental report does not need to include:*a discussion of matters that are the same or that have not changed 4

Consideration of New or Different Information

• The applicant should consider all matters described in: *10 CFR 51.45, 51.51, and 51.52*Interim Staff Guidance Augmenting NUREG

-1537, Chapter 19, "Environmental Report."

• The level of detail for each new or different matter should:

• be similar to the level of detail in the construction permit final EIS

• be commensurate with the likelihood of impacts, especially in situations where new or different information could lead to a different conclusion 5

Consideration of New or Different Information

• Changes to the facility design that could affect the environment, for example:

• building footprint

• excavation depth

• stack height

• construction activities that could affect operations or decommissioning

• Changes to facility operation that could affect the environment, for example:

• number of workers

• new or revised production activities that could change air emissions or dose exposures 6

Consideration of New or Different Information

• Changes to the natural or physical environment, for example:

• clearing or grading on site

• new activities or facilities surrounding the site

• threatened or endangered species listed or new cultural resource identified since publication of the final EIS

• change in air quality designation

• Changes to the regulatory environment, for example:

• new permits required

• new air quality regulations issued

• New environmental information or studies, for example:

• new environmental studies conducted by the applicant or another organization 7

Best Practices

• Request pre

-application meetings with the NRC staff

• If no change has occurred, provide a brief basis for that conclusion, such as:

• no new regulations published

• no change to the building design

• no change in the physical or natural environment on and surrounding the site

• Include copies of correspondence with any Federal, State, or local agencies since publication of the final EIS8 Format*Length of environmental report and supplemental EIS commensurate with the number and extent of changes.

• Following a similar format of the previous environmental report may help to ensure completeness, consistency, and accuracy.9 Discussion