What are the NRC acceptable standards regarding building the project in a seismically active area?
The NRC requires an evaluation of the seismic activity in the area where a site is proposed. In addition to the historical earthquake record, the NRC typically requires that the potential for faults geologically active within 100 km (about 60 miles) from the proposed siting area be considered in the evaluation. The facility must be designed to withstand the resulting earthquakes if the faults slip.
