Federal-state cooperation in nuclear power plant licensing: a review of roles and environmental issues

Journal Article · Mon Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1979 · Environ. Prof.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6940408

Spangler, M B

State governments have recently increased their involvement in environmental review and decision-making affecting the licensing of nuclear power plants. The diversity of siting and permitting laws, and the varied administrative policies and procedures of various states are potential sources of inefficiency in federal-state cooperation. Environmental issues in licensing, and the related roles of NRC, state agencies, and the utility application are reviewed. Presented are several NRC initiatives to improve licensing cooperation, including: special programs to involve state officials in NRC workshops; formal agreements with states regarding licensing procedures; studies on safety and environmental review methdologies of possible interest to states; and improved coordination among various federal and state agencies. (5 diagrams, 1 photo, numerous references, 1 table)

• Research Organization: NRC
• OSTI ID: 6940408
• Journal Information: Environ. Prof.; (United States), Journal Name: Environ. Prof.; (United States) Vol. 1:1; ISSN EPROD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
290300 -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Environment
Health
& Safety
290600* -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Nuclear Energy
ENERGY POLICY
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
GOVERNMENT POLICIES
LICENSING
NATIONAL GOVERNMENT
NUCLEAR FACILITIES
NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS
POWER PLANTS
REACTOR LICENSING
STATE GOVERNMENT
THERMAL POWER PLANTS