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Inspection Module: RADMOD-RALV
Inspection Location: Rio Algom Mill Site-Lisbon Valley, Utah
Inspection Items: Postings, Fencing and Gates
Inspection Dates: June 10, 2024
Inspector: Ryan Johnson, Utah Division of Waste Management and Radiation
Control (UDWMRC)
Personnel Contacted: Jarrett Bean, BHP (Rio Algom)
Governing Documents: UAC R313-15
RML UT1900481
DRC Meters Used Model Serial Number Cal Due Date
Dose Rate Bicron 9048 9/18/2024
Inspection Items:
Item 1. Postings and Fencing: The inspector observed the fencing, gates and postings around
the restricted area of the site. For this inspection, the Inspector observed the Northeast section of
the Restricted area. Fencing around the restricted area was observed to be in good repair. The
inspector observed that the main access gate had chains, locks and postings on it. The fence
around the restricted area had radiological postings which read “Caution Radioactive Material”.
The inspector took dose rate measurements at random locations along the perimeter fence line
and the main access gate. The dose rate measurements along the fences line and inside the
restricted area ranged between 5 to 20 µrem/hr.
Deficiencies: None
Findings:None
Other:
On June 13, 2024, Adam Wingate, Ryan Johnson, Dean Henderson and Chris Leahy of the
Division met with representatives from BHP and the U.S. Department of Energy at the Lisbon
Valley Mill site. The purpose of this meeting was to participate in a site tour and to discuss
current conditions of the former Uranium Mill facility.
Conclusion and Recommendations:
Compliant
Inspection Report
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Recommendation for Next Inspection
1. Site Fencing and Postings
2. Site Radiological Conditions
Prepared By: Ryan Johnson 6/24/2024
(Print Name) (Signature) (Date)
Reviewed By: Heather Mickelson 6/24/2024
Reviewed By:
(Print Name)
Adam Wingate
(Signature)
6/2 /2024
(Print Name) (Signature) (Date)