10 C.F.R. § 4.312
Definitions of “normal operation” and “statutory objective”
For purposes of §§ 4.313 and 4.314, the terms “normal operation” and “statutory objective” have the following meaning:
(a) Normal operation means the operation of a program or activity without significant changes that would impair its ability to meet its objectives.
(b) Statutory objective means any purposes of a program or activity expressly stated in any Federal statute State statute, or local statute or ordinance adopted by an elected general purpose legislative body.