Water supplies and the nuclear licensing process

Technical Report · Fri Jul 01 04:00:00 EDT 1977

OSTI ID:5319750

Davenport, F S

This study was designed to surface state views on water management and permit processes for nuclear facilities. It was concluded that water planning and management is continuous in the states and when water needs are integrated with other energy facilities plans, there should be no delay from state permit actions. To accomplish this, NRC, other Federal agencies, states and utilities must show plans early, and consult with each other. NRC should solicit from the states water permit needs of facilities as soon as a facility is being considered. Such an action may be the only new coordination needed. States should have the opportunity to involve themselves in the licensing process in specific ways as defined by NRC. This may be through statements developed by the states in conjunction with the NRC licensing process, or by the A-95 and NEPA Environmental Impact Statement process. In any event, the issues must be resolved to the state's satisfaction in order to prevent delays. Formal processes are not a substitute for early coordination among the parties. States should have final authority in siting.

• Research Organization: Water Resources Council, Washington, DC (USA)
• OSTI ID: 5319750
• Report Number(s): PB-270463
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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