DRC-2009-008544 - 0901a06880b032b0

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EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN
REVISION 2
DENISON MINES (USA) CORP.
WHITE MESA MILL
BLANDING, UTAH
APRIL 14,1986
REVISED
April 20,2009
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
MILL OVERVIEW
PLAN OBJECTIVES.
1. FACILITY DESCRIPTION........ 3
Description of Licensed Activity
Description of Facility and Site
Site Drawing.....
Communication and Assessment Centers.
Assembly and Relocation Areas.
Fire Water Supply and Alarm Systems.
Office Building and Laboratory...
Solvent Extraction Building...
Mill Building...
Maintenance Shop/lVarehouse/Change Room Building.
Reagent and Fuel Storage.
Boiler Facilities.
Sample Plant.
Tailings Cells and Roberts Pond.
Stack Heights, Diameters and Typical Flow Rates
Main Shut-Off Valves......
Description of Area Near the Site.
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2. TYPES OF ACCIDENTS......2.1 Description of Postulated Accidents........
2.1.1 Unloading, Storage of Ammonia.....
2.I.2 Ammonia Explosion in a Building......
2.1 .3 Unloading/Storage of Propane/Propane Fire or Explosion. . . . . .2.1.4 I-each Tank Failure.....
2.1.5 Sulfuric Acid Storage Tank Failure.
2.1.6 SX Fire..
2.1.7 Other Fire..
2.1.8 Tornado.
2.1.9 Major Earthquake
2.1.10 Tailings Accidents.
2.1.10.1 FloodWater Breaching of Retention System...
2.1.10.2 Structural Failure of Tailings Dikes.......
2.1.10.3 Seismic Damage to Transport System...
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2.1.L2 Chemical or Reagent Spills
2.1.13 Transportation Accident on the Mill Property Involving a Spill of
Yellowcake
2.1.14 Offsite Transportation Accidents.
2. 1. 14. 1 Concentrate Shipments
2.1.14.2 Ore or Alternate Feed Material Shipments
2. 1. 14.3 Reagent Shipments2.2 Detection of Accidents.
3. CLASSIFICATION AND NOTIFICATION OF ACCIDENTS......3.L Classification System
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Non- Subj ect Incidents.
Notification and Coordination
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Site Area Emergency
Information to be Communicated
4. RESPONSIBILITIES
4.1 Normal Facility Organization..........
4.2 Onsite Emergency Response Organization........
4.2.1 Direction and Coordination.
4.2.2 Onsite Staff Emergency Assignments.
a) Facility System Operations
b) Fire Control..............
c) Personnel Evacuation andAccountability....
d) Search and Rescue Operations
e) First Aid...
f) Communications.........
d Radiological Survey and Assessment (Onsite and Offsite).....
h) Personnel Decontamination........
i) Facility Decontamination.......j) Facility Security and Access Control.....
k) Request Supportfrom Offsite Agencies...
l) Post-EventAssessmen..............
m) Recordkeeping...........
n) Media Contact.....
4.3 Local Offsite Assistance to Facility
a) First Aid and Initial Medical Services....
b) Ambulance and Paramedic \ervicer..............
c) Fire Department...........
d) Law Enforcement.......
e) Highway Patol.......
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Coordination with Participating Government Agencies
5. EMERGENCY RESPONSE MEASURES........5.1 Activation of Emergency Response Organization.....5.2 AssessmentActions..5.3 Mitigating Actions....5.4 ProtectiveActions....
5.4.1 Onsite Protective Actions..
5.4.1 .l P e rs onne I Evacuation and Ac countability. . . . . .
5.4.1.2 Use of Protective Equipment and \upp\ies..............a) Fire Hose.
b) Self Contained Breathing Apparatu^r..............c) Spill Clean-up Equipment...........d) Fire Fighting PPE......
e) Maintenance ofEmergency Equipment.........
5.4. l. 3 Contamination Control Measures
5.4.2 Offsite Protective Actions.
5.5 Exposure Control in Radiological Emergencies......
5.5.1 Emergency Radiation Exposure Control Program.
5.5. 1. I Radiation Protection Program.
5.5.1.2 Exposure Guidelines
5.5.1.3 Monitoring
5.5.I.4 Decontamination of Personnel.....
5.6 Medical Transportation.........5.7 Medical Treatment.
6. EMERGENCY RESPONSE EQUIPMENT AND FACrLrTrES...............6.L Command Center.....6,2 Communications Equipment............
6.2.1 Onsite Communications.
6.2.2 Offsite Communications..6.3 Onsite Medical Facilities..6.4 Emergency Monitoring Equipment...........
7 . MAINTAINING EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS CAPABILITY.........7.1 Written Emergency Plan Procedures7.2 Training..7.3 Drills and Exercises.........
7.3.I Biennial Exercises.
7.3.2 Quarterly Communications Checks.7.4 Critiques.7.5 IndependentAudit...7.6 Maintenance and Inventory of Emergency Equipmen! Instrumentation
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7.7 Letters of Agreement...........
RECORDS AND REPORTS
Records of Incidents.
Records of Preparedness Assurance
RECOVERY AND PLANT RESTORATION
10. COMPLIANCE WITH COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO.KNOW ACT AND
CLEAN AIR ACT.
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10,2 Clean Air Act....
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EXHIBITS
I Exhibit No. Exhibit Name
Notifications
Internal Notifications
Site Layout Map
General Area Map
Drainage Map
Population Centers Map
Main Shut-Off Valves
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I A... .. Emergency Response Procedure for a Release of Anhydrous Ammonia
I B..... Emergency Response Procedure for an Ammonia Explosion in a BuildingC..... Emergency Response Procedure for an Uncontrolled Release of Propane
I D..... Emergency Response Procedure for a l,each Tank Failure of Sulfuric AcidI i*t nuito."E...... Emergency Response Procedure for a Fire in the Solvent Extraction
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G... ... Emergency Response Procedure for a Tornado or Major Earthquake
I H..... Emergency Response Procedure for Tailings Accidentsr I...... .. Emergency Response Procedure for a Terrorist/Bomb ThreatJ...... Emergency Evacuation and Shut Down procedure
I K..... Risk Management plan Under Clean Air Actr L..... Spill Prevention, Control, and Counterneasures Plan for Chemicals and
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INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this Emergency Response Plan (this "Plan") is to reduce the risk to our
employees and to the community from potential health, safety and environmental emergencies
that could arise at the Denison Mines (USA) Corp. ("DUSA") White Mesa Uranium Mill (the
"Mill").
This plan includes the following:
e evaluation of the potential risks for accidents, including fire, explosions, gas releases,
chemical spills and floods (including tailings dam failure), that could occur at the Mill;. specific emergency programs for each potential event;o administrative response actions; and,. emergency response contacts - both internal and external.
The Mill operates under the jurisdiction of the following regulatory agencies:
o Utah State Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Radiation Control;o Mine Safety and Health Administration;
o EnvironmentalProtectionAgency;
o Utah State Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Air Quality; and,o Utah State Division of Natural Resources Bureau of Dam Safety.
This Plan follows the standard format and content for emergency plans for fuel cycle and
materials facilities set out in U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ("NRC") Regulatory Guide
3.67 (January 1992) ("Reg. Guide 3.67"), to the extent applicable to the Mill. Section 3 of Reg.
Guide 3.67 states that "in its emergency response plan and in coordination meetings with offsite
authorities, the licensee should convey the concept that fuel cycle and materials facilities do not
present the same degree of hazard (by orders of magnitude) as are presented by nuclear power
plants. Thus the classification scheme for these facilities is different." Reg. Guide 3.67 also
refers to NRC's NUREG-I140, "A Regulatory Analysis on Emergency Preparedness for Fuel
Cycle and Other Radioactive Material Licensees", S.A. McGuire, January 1988, for a description
of past incidents involving radioactive materials.
NUREG-IL40 analyzed potential accidents for 15 types of fuel cycle and other radioactive
material licensees, including uranium mills, for their potential for offsite releases of radioactive
materials. NUREG-I140 concludes that for most of these licensees, for example uranium mills,
the degree of hazard is small and that "the low potential offsite doses. . . the small areas where
actions would be warranted, the small number of people involved, and the fact that the local
police and fire departments would be doing essentially the same things they normally do, are all
factors that tend to make a simple plan adequate." NUREG-I140 concludes that "an appropriate
plan would (1) identify accidents for which protective actions should be taken by people offsite.
(2) list the licensee's responsibilities for each type of accident, including notification of local
authorities (fire and police generally), and (3) give sample messages for local authorities
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including protective action recommendations. This approach more closely follows the approach
used for research reactors than for power reactors."
As a result, this Plan incorporates the most appropriate responses for the Mill, in accordance with
the requirements of Reg. Guide 3.67 and the conclusions set out in NUREG-1140.
N{ILL OVERVIEW
Master files containing Material Safety Data Sheets ("MSDSs") for all materials in use at the
Mill are maintained at the Safety Office, Mill Maintenance Office, Mill Laboratory and Mill
Central Control Room. Copies are also on file at the Blanding Clinic, Doctor's Offices, Blanding
Fire House and Office of the San Juan County Emergency Medical Coordinator.
PLAN OBJECTIVES
The primary objectives of this plan are:
o To save lives, prevent injuries, prevent panic, and minimize property/environmental
damage to the lowest possible level;
o To evacuate and account for all people in the area including visitors, truck drivers,
contractors, etc.;
o To provide assembly areas that are as safe as possible and which can be reached without
traveling through a hazardous area. Assembly areas will be properly manned to deal with
sick or injured persons, and provisions will be made to evacuate those persons to proper
shelter; ando To make adequately trained personnel available to cope with rescue and recovery
operations as directed by the Incident Commander.
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1. FACILITY DESCRIPTION
1.1 Description of Licensed Activitv
The Mill is located approximately 6 miles south of Blanding, Utah. The Mill processes
conventional uranium or uranium/vanadium ores to recover uranium and vanadium. In addition
to the processing of conventional ores, the Mill also processes alternate feed materials using
similar process steps and chemicals. The conventional ore is stored on the Ore Pad (shown on
the Site Layout Map included as Exhibit 3). Alternate feed materials are also stored on the Ore
Pad and may be stored in bulk form, lined burrito bags, liners or drums. In certain
circumstances, containerized alternate feed materials may be stored in locations off of the ore
pad.
All of the ores and feeds processed at the Mill contain natural uranium and its daughter products.
Uranium is in equilibrium with its daughters for conventional ores and is generally in various
degrees of disequilibrium with its daughters for altemate feed materials, depending on the
specific feed material. The descriptions of each alternate feed material are maintained by the
Mill's Radiation Safety Officer. However, the Mill does not receive, process or produce
enriched uranium of any sort, therefore there is no risk of a criticality accident at the Mill. The
products produced at the Mill include ammonium metavanadate (AMV), vanadium pregnant
liquor (VPL), vanadium pentoxide (VzOs), and yellowcake, or uranium concentrate (UrOa). The
V2O5 and U3O3 products are packaged in steel drums for shipment. The AMV is packaged in
either steel drums or super-saks while the VPL is sold in liquid form in bulk.
Drums containing U3O8 and vanadium product are stored from time to time in a fenced,locked,
paved area in the Mill's restricted area, pending shipment offsite.
The Mill utilizes a semi-autogenous grind circuit (SAG mill) followed by a hot sulfuric acid
leach and a solvent extraction process to extract uranium and vanadium from ores, using large
amounts of sulfuric acid, sodium chlorate, kerosene, amines, ammonia and caustic soda in the
process. The reagent storage tank locations are described in further detail in Section 1.2.9 below.
At any one time, there may by I.4 million gallons of sulfuric acid, 63,000 gallons of anhydrous
ammonia, 220,N0 gallons of kerosene, 20,000 gallons of caustic soda and 30,000 gallons of
propane and various quantities of other reagents stored or located on site. See Section 1.2 below
for a more detailed discussion of the chemicals and reagents used and stored at the site.
Tailings and wastes generated from processing conventional ores and alternate feed materials are
disposed of permanently in the Mill's lined tailings impoundments. The Mill's tailings cells are
comprised of four below grade engineered cells, Cell 1,2, 3 and 44. Liquids are stored in Cell 1,
Cell 3 and Cell 4,A the active tailings cell. The liquid in the tailings cells is very acidic. In
addition to the tailings cells, there is also an emergency lined catchment basin ("Roberts Pond")
west of the Mill building. Solutions in this basin or the tailings cells should not be used to fight
fires in the Mill facility.
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1,.2 Description of Facility and Site
1.2.1 Site Drawing
The Mill facilities are shown on the Site Layout Map included as Exhibit 3 and on the General
Area Map included as Exhibit 4. See also Exhibit 7 for a listing and the locations of the main
shut-off valves.
1.2.2 Communication and Assessment Centers
The Mill does not have a specific communication or assessment center. Key personnel are
equipped with handheld VHF transceivers, which will serve as the primary means of
communication while personnel are assembling to the designated relocation areas and as needed
thereafter to deal with the emergency. The relocation area will serve as the initial assessment
center. Other communications and assessment centers will be set up in the Mill's Office
building, Scalehouse, Warehouse or other areas of the Mill that have communication capability,
as needed depending on the nature and location of the emergency.
1.2.3 Assembly and Relocation Areas
When the evacuation alarm sounds or when personnel are verbally notified by radio or other
means, all personnel will assemble at:
o The parking lot south of the office;
o The Scalehouse;
o North side of Tailings Cell 1; or
o North of the Mill.
The assembly site will depend upon conditions, i.e. nature of the emergency, wind conditions,
etc. The Radiation Safety Officer ("RSO")lFire Chief or Shift Foreman will specify the
appropriate assembly site.
1.2.4 Fire Water Supply and Alarm Systems
a)Fire Water Supply
The fire water supply facilities include:
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400,000 gallon Storage Tank
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Centrifugal diesel driven pump
automatically when the pressure
Fire System Schematic).
of which 250,000 gallons are reserved for fire
rated at 2,000 gpm at 100 psi. This pump starts
in the fire main drops below 100 psi (See Figure 1,
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When more water is needed for an emergency an additional source is the Recapture Reservoir
supply pipeline, which can be utilized in emergencies at a rate of about 1,200 gpm.
b) Alarm System
The alarm systems include the following:
o public address system;o hand held radios; ando siren.
1.2.5 Office Building and Laboratory
a) Office Building
The office building (approximately 10,000 square feet) contains the administration offices,
radiation health and safety offices and the Mill laboratory. The central file vault and the main
computer system are also in this building. The ambulance is kept on the west side of the office
building near the safety office entrance.
b) Laboratory
The laboratory facilities contain the following:
o three flammable cabinets (keys required);o chemical storage room south of main lab;o seven fume hoods - hoods 1,2,3 and 4 are in the chemical laboratory and hoods 5, 6
and 7 are in the metallurgical laboratory. Only hoods 1 and 2 may be used for
perchloric acid;o outside laboratory chemical storage north of office building (key required);o perchloric acid storage vault located underground west of office building (key
required); and. compressed gas cylinders are stored on the north side of the office building.
A wide variety of chemicals in small quantities are located in the Mill laboratory. These
chemicals range from acids to bases along with flammable metal compounds and peroxide
forming compounds. Oxidizers and organic chemicals are stored in a storage room in the
laboratory, which have a strong potential of producing harmful vapors if the containers are
damaged to the point that the chemicals are exposed. There are no acids stored in this storage
room. The acids (including but not limited to sulfuric, nitric, acetic, perchloric, phosphoric and
hydrochloric acids) are stored in the main laboratory area in Z.Sliter or 500-ml bottles. MSDS
books for all chemicals in the laboratory are located in the Laboratory, Safety Department, Mill
Maintenance office and Mill Central Control room.
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c) Electrical
Electrical transformers and electrical switches are located in the laboratory at the east end of the
chemical storage room.
d) Fire Protection System
The fire protection systems in the office building and laboratory include:
o a fire hose station located on the east end of the office building. The station includes
two sets of turnout gear, two SCBA units and Incident Commander materials;o automatic "wet" sprinkler system which is actuated at2l2" F; ando portable dry chemical extinguishers strategically located throughout the building.
1.2.6 Solvent Extraction Building
The solvent extraction (SX) building (approximately 21,0(X) square feet) houses the uranium and
vanadium solvent extraction circuits and the ELUEX circuit. The SX circuits may contain up to
200,000 gallons of kerosene (757,OOO liters ) which has a flash point of 185" F.
Chemicals which may be encountered in the SX building include:
o Kerosene;
o Caustic Soda;o Anhydrous Ammonia;o Sulfuric Acid;o Salt (Brine);
o Soda Ash;o Ammonium Sulfate;o Amines;
o Alcohol;
o Sodium Chlorate;
o Sodium Vanadate; and
Some VPL product is stored in the SX building.
a)Electrical
All electrical switches are located outside in the Mill Central Control room north of the SX
building. The main control panel for all of the equipment is located in the Central Control Room
in the main Mill building.
b) Fire Protection System
The SX building fire protection systems include:
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o a "wet" AITFII foam sprinkler system with heat actuated sprinkler heads that release at
212"F; ando portable dry chemical extinguishers strategically located throughout the building.
For fire hydrant and hose cabinet locations in the SX building refer to the Fire System Schematic
included as Figure I in this Plan.
1.2.7 Mill Building
The mill building (approximately 22,OA0 square feet) contains process equipment related to
grind, leach, counter current decantation, precipitation, and drying and packaging of uranium and
vanadium products.
Chemicals which may be encountered in the mill building include:
o Caustic Soda;o Anhydrous Ammonia;o Sulfuric Acid;o Soda Ash;o Afirmonium Sulfate;o Sodium Chlorate;o Sodium Vanadate; ando Propane.
The finished products which are contained in the mill building include AMV, V2O5 and U3Os (or
yellowcake).
a)Electrical
The main electrical switch gear is located west of the SAG mill on the ground floor in the north
west corner of the mill building. Circuit control panels are located in the SAG mill control room,
the central control room, the vanadium roaster control room and the AMV area.
b) Fire Protection System
The main mill building fire protection systems include:
o portable dry chemical extinguishers strategically located throughout the buildingi ando water hoses throughout the building.
For fire hydrant and hose cabinet locations in the mill building refer to the Fire System
Schematic included as Figure I of this Plan.
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1.2.8 Maintenance Shop/Warehouse/Change Room Building
This building (approximately 20,000 square feet) contains the main maintenance shop area
(located on the north end of the building), the main warehouse (located on the south end of the
building) and the personnel change rooms and lunch/training room (located on the extreme south
end of the building on the ground and second floors).
Within the maintenance shop area are the following work area and specialty shops:
o the main maintenance shop area contains welding and cutting equipment, lathes, t
presses, and drill presses;
a carpenter shop which contains various saws and planes. Fiberglass work is also
done within this shop area and it is located at the northwest end of the maintenance
shop area;
an electrical shop which is located south of the carpenter shop;
a heavy equipment maintenance shop area is located at the north end of the
maintenance shop in the center of the building;
a rubber room for rubber lining of equipment is located east of the equipment shop
area; and
o the maintenance shop office, instrument shop and tool room are located at the south
end of the maintenance shop area.
The warehouse area contains primarily dry good storage for repair parts and consumables for the
operation of the Mill. There is an electrical water heater for the change room which is located in
the warehouse area at the south end.
Within the warehouse and maintenance shops there are some oils and chemicals stored in the
following locations:
small quantities of flammable material such as starting fluid and spray paint are kept
in the warehouse;
drums of new oil and anti-freeze are stored along the east wall of the equipment
maintenance area and on the east side of the warehouse on oil storage racks;
used oil is stored in a tank located northeast of the equipment shop. The tank has a
capacity of approximately 5,800 gallons;
in the main maintenance shop area and the rubber room there are flammable storage
cabinets and east of the warehouse there is a trailer which is used to store flammable
items such as rubber cements, paints and fiberglass resins; and
compressed gas cylinder storage, both empty and full is located outside, east of the
maintenance shop.
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Electrical
The main electrical circuit breaker for the maintenance shop and warehouse building is located
on the east wall inside the Maintenance shop. Auxiliary electrical panels for the change room
and warehouse are located in the southwest corner of the warehouse area.
b) Fire Protection System
The fire protection system within the maintenance shop/warehouse/change room building
includes:
o "wet" automatic sprinkler system that releases at2l2" F; ando portable dry chemical extinguishers strategically located throughout the maintenance
area, warehouse area and the change room and lunch room.
For fire hydrant and hose cabinet locations refer to the Fire System Schematic (Figure 1).
1.2,9 Reagent and Fuel Storage
The following lists the reagents and fuel stored at the Mill site:
. a sulfuric acid tank located northwest of the mill building which has a capacity of
approximately 1.4 million gallons;
a storage tank for propane is located on the north edge of the Mill site, northwest of
the mill building. It has a storage capacity of 30,000 gallons;
four sodium chlorate tanks located east of the SX building, north of the office
building and south of the pulp storage tanks. The two tanks east of the SX building
are for sodium chlorate storage and the other two tanks are for dilution of the sodium
chlorate;
two anhydrous ammonia tanks located east of the SX building, with capacity of
37,409 gallons each;
three kerosene tanks located east of the SX building, with a capacity of 10,152 gallons
each;
one caustic soda tank north of the SX building, with a capacity of 19,904 gallons; and
three soda ash tanks which are located east of the SX building. One tank is the dry
soda ash tank with a capacity of 70,256 gallons. Two of the tanks are soda ash
dilution tanks with capacities of 16,921gallons each;
two salt tanks, one loading and one dilution, north of the SX building;
an ammonium sulfate storage tank east of the mill building, directly south of the pulp
storage tanks; and
diesel fuel and gasoline are stored in two tanks located on the eastern side of the ore
pad. The gasoline storage capacity is 3,200 gallons, while diesel storage capacity is
8,000 gallons.
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Other reagents are stored in steel barrels or super saks in a reagent yard located west of the office
building. Typical reagents which are stored in this yard include:
o polymers and flocculants;
o boiler feed water chemicals;
o methanol;
o tributyl phosphate;
o hydrogen peroxide;
o "dirty" soda ash and ammonium sulfate;
o SX amines and emulsion breakers;
. decyl alcohol;
o minimal amounts of acid in barrels; ando used oil in drums and overpacks.
1.2.10 Boiler Facilities
The main building (approximately L2,400 square feet) is located on the west side of the Mill site
and contains air compressors and water treatment facilities. To the north of the main building is
a building which houses the propane-fired boilers. The vanadium oxidation tank, oxidation
thickener, and pH adjustment tank are located south of the boiler house facilities.
a) Electrical
The main electrical panel for the boiler facilities is located outside of the building, on the
south wall.
b) Fire Protection System
The fire protection system for the boiler facilities is comprised of strategically located portable
dry chemical extinguishers.
t.2.tt Sample Plant
The sample plant building (approximately 8,000 square feet) is located on the ore pad, east of the
maintenance shop/warehouse building. The sampling plant equipment has been removed from
the building and it is currently used as a storage area for maintenance.
a)Electrical
The electrical panel for the sample plant building is located on the east wall upstairs.
b) Fire Protection System
There ilre no extinguishers or sprinkler systems in the sample plant.
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1.2,12 Tailings Cells and Roberts Pond
Tailings and wastes generated from processing conventional ores and alternate feed materials are
disposed of permanently in the Mill's lined tailings impoundments. The Mill's tailings cells are
comprised of four below grade engineered cells, Cell 1,2,3 and 4,{. Liquids are stored in Cell l,
Cell 3 and Cell 4A the active tailings cell. The liquid in the tailings cells is very acidic. It also
contains virtually all of the radionuclides contained in the ores and alternate feed materials that
are processed at the Mill, other than uranium, which is included in the tailings at approximately
5Vo of its concentration in the ores and alternate feed materials.
In addition to the tailings cells, there is also an emergency lined catchment basin (Roberts Pond)
west of the mill building. Solutions in this basin or the tailings cells should not be used to fight
fires in the Mill facility.
1.2.13 Stack Heights, Diameters and Typical Flow Rates
Emissions from the Mill process are in the form of air emissions from exhaust stacks and
solid/liquid tailings which are stored in the Mill's tailings cells located west/southwest of the
main Mill building. The major exhaust stack parameters are shown in the following table.
There are also smaller exhaust stacks associated with the Laboratory in the Mill Office building
and the boiler exhaust stack.
1.2.14 Main Shut-Off Valves
The main shut-off valves and their locations are indicated on Exhibit 7.
1.3 Description of Area Near the Site
The site and surrounding area are indicated on the general area map included as Exhibit 4 and on
the Drainage Map indicated on Exhibit 5.
Descrintion
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Yellow Cake Drying
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Vanadium Roasting &
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The Mill lies within a region designated as the Canyon Lands section of the Colorado Plateau
physiographic province. Elevations in the region range from approximately 3,000 feet in the
bottom of canyons to over 11,000 feet among the peaks of the Henry, Abajo and La Sal
Mountains. The average elevation for the area, excluding deeper canyons and isolated mountain
peaks is about 5,000 feet. The average elevation at the Mill site is approximately 5,600 feet
above mean sea level.
Although varying somewhat with elevation and terrain, the climate in the vicinity of the Mill can
be considered as semi-arid with normal annual precipitation of about 13.4 inches. Primary land
uses in the region include livestock grazing, wildlife range, recreation, and exploration of
minerals, oil and gas. The area within 5 miles of the Mill site is predominantly range land owned
by residents of Blanding or of the White Mesa Ute community of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe.
There are no perennial surface waters on or in the vicinity of the Mill site. Corral Creek, located
east of the site is an intermittent tributary to Recapture Creek. Westwater Creek is an
intermittent tributary of Cottonwood Wash, with its confluence with Cottonwood Wash located
1.5 miles west of the Mill site. Both Recapture Creek and Cottonwood wash are similarly
intermittent. They both drain to the south and are tributaries to the San Juan River approximately
18 miles south of the Mill Site.
The Mill site is near US Highway 191 and can be accessed by a paved access road from the
highway to the Mill facilities. This would be the primary route for access of emergency
equipment and evacuation. A municipal airport is also located approximately 3 miles north of
the Mill site. There are no significant potential impediments to traffic flow in the area, such as
rivers, drawbridges, railroad grade crossings, etc.
The nearest residence to the Mill is approximately 1.2 miles to the north of the Mill, the next is a
residence approximately two miles north of the Mill, followed by the community of White Mesa,
about 3.5 miles to the south. The City of Blanding is located approximately 6 miles to the
northeast. Exhibit 6 shows these population centers.
The local fire station and police station are located in Blanding, Utah. Blanding also has a
medical clinic. The closest hospital is located in Monticello, Utah, approximately 30 miles north
of the Mill. St. Mary's hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado, approximately 3 hours drive by
highway, is the nearest trauma center. Specialized medical attention for radioactive
contamination or chemical exposure would be located either in Salt Lake City at the University
of Utah Medical Center (approximately 5 hours drive by highway), or in Denver, Colorado
(approximately 7 hours drive by highway).
There are no facilities close to the Mill site that could present potential protective action
problems. All schools, arenas, stadiums, prisons, nursing homes and hospitals are located in
Blanding, approximately 6 miles north of the Mill site.
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vicinity of the Mill, other than Mill site facilities described in detail in Section 1.2 above.
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2. TYPES OF ACCIDENTS
2.1 Description of Postulated Accidents
The following is a description of each type of radioactive materials and other accident that could
potentially occur at the Mill site that could require an emergency response.
2.1,1 Unloading, Storage of Ammonia
A release of anhydrous ,unmonia could occur through tank failure, overfilling, and failures of
piping, loading hoses, hose couplings, and emergency relief valves.
No radiological impacts are foreseen from a release of anhydrous ammonia. However, in the
event of an ammonia tank spill, the material would be expected to evaporate quickly. Release of
the entire contents of one or both of the onsite ammonia tanks during a short period of time could
result in a significant release to the environment (the atmosphere) of a hazardous material that
could require a response by an offsite organization to protect persons offsite. Such a release is
addressed in the Mill's Risk Management Plan, required under Section ll2r of the Clean Air
Act, a copy of which plan is attached hereto as Appendix K. The Risk Management Plan
contemplates a worst case scenario of the release of the entire 140,000 pound contents of one of
the anhydrous ammonia tanks over a 10 minute period, which could result in a dangerous cloud
of anhydrous alnmonia that could extend 12 miles from the point of origin at the Mill. An
alternate scenario of a release of 500 pounds of ammonia over a one minute period could result in
a dangerous cloud of anhydrous ammonia that extends 0.8 miles from the point of origin.
Therefore, an uncontrolled release of ammonia that could result in the release of 100 or more
pounds of ammonia is classified as a Site Area Emergency. Any other uncontrolled release of
ammonia, other than a minor release, is classified as an Alert. A minor release of ammonia is
classified as an On-Site Emergency. See Section 3 below for a discussion of the significance of
these classifications.
A minor release of ammonia would be any release that is expected to be of a small amount (less
than I gallons (35 pounds)) that is not expected to be uncontrolled. Minor releases of ammonia
are not subject to the notification requirements of this Plan; however they are subject to the
procedures for response to an ammonia release outlined in Appendix A.
The procedures for response to an ammonia release are outlined in Appendix A. An uncontrolled
release of 100 pounds (20 gallons) or more of anhydrous ammonia would also require that notice
be given to the Community Emergency Coordinator for the local Emergency Planning
Committee under the Emergency Response and Community Right to Know Act (see Section 10
below). The procedures for giving such notifications are also set out in Appendix A to this PIan.
2.1.2 Ammonia Explosion in a Building
An ammonia-air explosive mixture could be formed inside the Mill and SX buildings if a line
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ruptured. Existing controls include emergency powered vent fans, operator presence at all times
for surveillance, and one-inch piping that minimizes potential release amounts.
Radiological impacts from the explosion would be minimal and most likely contained within the
restricted area, unless the explosion resulted in a fire (see Sections 2.1.6 and 2.1.7 below for the
emergency response procedures to follow in the event of a fire). An ammonia explosion would
be classified as a Site Area Emergency if it involved the uncontrolled release of greater than
100lbs of anhydrous ammonia, and as an Alert if it involved an uncontrolled release of 35 pounds
(7 gallons) to 100 pounds (20 gallons) of anhydrous ammonia. Releases of less than 7 gallons
are classified as On-Site Emergencies (see Section 3 for significance of this classification). Any
contamination would be recycled or disposed of, as appropriate.
The procedure for response to an arnmonia explosion are set out in Appendix B.
2.1.3 Unloading/Storage of Propane/?ropane Fire or Explosion
A release of propane could occur through tank failure, overfilling, and failures of piping, loading
hoses, hose couplings, and emergency relief valves.
Daily inspections of the propane tank for leaks and integrity are conducted to minimize potential
hazards associated with propane leaks.
No radiological impacts are predicted for a release of propane, unless the release is associated
with a fire. Inhalation of propane is also less a hazard than inhalation of ammonia, and would
not be expected to be a significant threat to the public, although it could pose hazards to workers
in the immediate vicinity of the release. Vapors can cause dizziness or asphyxiation without
warning.
However, there is a significant risk of fire or explosion in the event that the release was
uncontrolled and the propane was ignited. Such a release is addressed in the Mill's Risk
Management Plan, required under Section ll2r of the Clean Air Act, a copy of which plan is
attached hereto as Appendix K. The Risk Management Plan contemplates a worst case scenario
of the release of 110,000 pounds of propane, resulting in a vapor cloud explosion extending 0.40
miles from the point of origin. An alternate scenario of a release of 500 pounds of propane could
result in a vapor cloud explosion extending 0.01 miles from the point of origin. The propane
tank is located approximately 0.5 miles from Highway 191 and the nearest Mill property
boundary, so a propane explosion is unlikely to have direct offsite impacts. However, as a matter
of caution, notice is provided to offsite authorities.
An uncontrolled release of propane that could result in the possibility of an explosion is
classified as an Alert. A minor release of propane (see below) is classified as an On-Site
Emergency. See Section 3 below for a discussion of the significance of these classifications.
A minor release of propane would be any release that is expected to be of a small amount and
that is not expected to be uncontrolled or pose a risk of explosion. Minor releases of propane are
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not subject to the notification requirements of this plan; however, they are subject to the
procedures set out in Appendix C.
The procedures for response to a propane release are outlined as Appendix C.
2.1.4 Leach Tank Failure
The rubber lined leach tanks contain the nearly boiling ore/sulfuric acid slurry. Tank failure due
to corrosion and break-out is a possibility. Procedures and practices are in place and functioning
to minimize this possibility. Failure due to loss of structural integrity is also possible. The tanks
are evaluated as required to determine structural stability and the potential need for replacement.
Radiological impacts are minimal from an occurrence of this type. Any release of material
would be contained in the leach area or would flow to the lined catchment basin (Roberts Pond)
west of the Mill for containment, as designed.
Accidents of this type are classified as On-Site Emergencies. See Section 3 for the significance
of this classification.
The procedures for response to a leach tank failure are outlined in Appendix C and in the Mill's
Spill Prevention, Control, and Countefineasures Plan For Chemicals and Petroleum Products (the
Spill Response Plan"), a copy of which is attached as Appendix L to this Plan.
2.1.5 Sulfuric Acid Storage Tank Failure
The Mill's sulfuric acid storage tanks consist of one large above ground tank that can hold up to
1,600,000 gallons and two smaller tanks with capacities of 269,160 gallons each. Tank failure
due to corrosion and break out is possible. Failure due to loss of structural integrity, as well as
failures of piping, loading hoses, hose couplings, and emergency relief valves.
A sulfuric acid tank spill would flow via an above ground path to tailings Cell 1 or to Roberts
Pond.
There would be no radiological impacts associated with an accident of this type. Nor would
there be any significant hazards to the environment from off gases from any such release.
However, there would be potential hazards to workers in the close vicinity from contact with
sulfuric acid or inhalation of sulfuric acid vapors, and a release to the surface soils.
The large tank is equipped with a high level audible alarm which sounds prior to tank overflows.
The two smaller tanks are also equipped with high level audible alarms.
Accidents of this type are classified as On-Site Emergencies, because they will not lead to a
significant release to the environment of radioactive or other hazardous material. See Section 3
below for the significance of this classification.
The procedures for response to a sulfuric acid tank failure are outlined in Appendix D and in the
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2.1.6 SX Fire
The possibility of a major fire in the solvent extraction building is remote, as very strict safety
precautions are adhered to. This part of the process is kept isolated and in separate buildings due
to the large quantities of kerosene present. These facilities are equipped with an independent fire
detection and protection system. In the event of a fire in the solvent extraction building, the fire
suppression system delivers foam to the affected area. The foam is designed to spray for 25
minutes, followed by water at 100 psig and up to 2,000 gpm.
In spite of the safety precautions, a major fire in the solvent extraction building could occur.
NRC staff concluded in NUREG-II4} that a fire in the solvent extraction circuit is the accident
of greatest significance for emergency preparedness for a uranium mill, from the point of view of
potential radiological impacts offsite. However, NRC staff concluded that the calculated dose
from this type of accident is small (0.1 rem or less) because of the very low specific activity of
the uranium and the low volatility of the uranium compounds, which causes a low release
fraction. NRC staff noted that these low release fractions are the reason why no offsite ground
contamination was ever detected due to the historic fires that have occurred at other uranium
mills. In the 1980s, two solvent extraction fires occurred at other uranium Mills. Neither fire
resulted in appreciable release of uranium to the unrestricted environment, and essentially
complete recovery of the uranium was obtained.
As a result, NRC staff concluded in NUREG-1140 that no credible accident would justify
emergency protective actions because radiation doses to the public offsite from an accident
would be below the EPA's protective action guides. Also, the quantity of uranium inhaled is
below the quantity where chemical toxicity effects are observed. Thus, neither radiation doses
nor chemical toxicity from licensed materials is a concern with respect to the need for prompt
protective actions.
If a major fire were to occur, the radiological environmental effects would be confined within a
few hundred feet of the buildings. Recovery of uranium that would be scattered by the burning
solvent would be accomplished. Uranium-contaminated soil would be processed in the Mill
circuit or disposed of in the Mill's tailings cells, as appropriate. The Mill would be required by
existing regulations to take certain actions. Among these, the Mill would be required by 10 CFR
20.201(b) to conduct surveys (offsite if appropriate) to determine whether the NRC's limits on
radioactivity in effluents to unrestricted areas in 10 CFR 20.106 were exceeded. A major fire
would also require immediate notification of the Executive Secretary by telephone (10 CFR
20.4O3)
Consequently, the impact from such an event at the Mill would be limited to (l) cleanup of
contaminated material, (2) replacement of destroyed Mill components, and (3) a short duration
release of combustion products to the atmosphere.
A major SX fire is classified as an Alert. See Section 3 for the significance of this classification.
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2.1,.7 Other Fire
A fire could start anywhere in or around Mill facilities as a result of a number of causes, such as
lightning strikes, electrical malfunction, human error etc. However, at the Mill there is an
increased risk of fire and of severe onsite or offsite consequences in the following areas, due to
the nature of the chemicals stored or used at those areas:
o SX Building (see Section2.l.6 above);o Propane Tanks (see Section2.l.3 above); ando Lab or Lab Storage Area.
Fires could start in these areas due to equipment malfunction or human error and the intensity
and consequences of the fire could be severe, although direct radiologicalhazard from any such
fires would be expected to be relatively low (see Section2.l.6 for a discussion of the radiological
impacts of an SX fire, which is the type of accident considered to have the highest risk of
radiological impacts at a uranium mill). To the extent that facilities are damaged as a result of
any such fire, there could be secondary radiological hazards, such as fire damage in the
yellowcake product dryrng, packaging and storage areas that would have to be evaluated.
As discussed in Section 2.1.6 above, an uncontrolled fire in the SX building is classified as an
Alert. All other uncontrolled fires in Mill buildings are classified as On-Site Emergencies. See
Section 3 for a discussion of the significance of these classifications.
Should a fire (other than an SX fire) occur, the procedure outlined in Appendix F for reporting
and responding to fires will be followed (the procedure to be followed for an SX fire is outlined
in Appendix E).
2.1,8 Tornado
Although this is highly unlikely, a tornado could occur at the Mill. A severe tornado could cause
buildings and other structures to collapse, chemical or gas releases, major fires as well as general
panic. The environmental impacts from a tomado could be the transport of tailings solids and
liquids, ores or product from the Mill area into the environment. This dispersed material would
contain some uranium, radium, and thorium. An increase in background radiation could result,
and, if sufficient quantities are detected and isolated, they would be cleaned up. However, NRC
staff have concluded in NUREG-1140 that while tornadoes could release a large amount of
radioactive material, they spread the material so greatly that resulting doses are very small. As a
result, tornadoes are not discussed further in NUREG-||4O and are not considered to be a
significant radiological risk at uranium mills.
However, to the extent that a tornado has caused or is likely to result in an ammonia leak or
propane release, an SX building fire or a breach of the Mill's tailings cells, it would be classified
as a Site Area Emergency or Alert depending on which one of these other accidents resulted from
the tornado. All other tomadoes would be classified as On-Site Emergencies. See Section 3
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In the event of a major tornado, the procedures outlined in Appendix G will be followed.
2.1.9 Major Earthquake
Although this is highly unlikely, an earthquake could occur at the Mill. A severe earthquake
could cause buildings and other structures to collapse, chemical and/or gas releases, major fires
as well as general panic. NRC staff concluded in NUREG-1140 that earthquakes were not
identified as leading to significant releases of radionuclides unless they were followed by a fire.
To the extent that an earthquake has caused or is likely to result in an ammonia leak or propane
release, an SX building fire or a breach of the Mill's tailings cells, it would be classified as a Site
Area Emergency or Alert, depending on which one of these accidents resulted from the
earthquake. All other major earthquakes would be classified as On-Site Emergencies. See
Section 3 for the significance of these classifications.
In the event of a major earthquake the procedures outlined in Appendix G will be followed.
2.1.10 Tailings Accidents
2.1.10.1 Flood Water Breaching qf Retention S)tstem
In general, flood water breaching of tailings embankments presents one of the greatest dangers
for the sudden release of tailings solids and impounded water. The tailings cells are designed
with sufficient freeboard (at least three feet) to withstand back-to-back 100-year storm events or
4OVo of the probable maximum flood (PMF) followed by the 100-year storm event. The flood
design is equivalent to 15 inches of rainfall. In addition, the tailings dikes were designed in
accordance with NRC regulations and allow a sufficient margin of safety even in the event of an
earthquake.
The possibility of floods in Westwater Creek, Corral Creek, or Cottonwood Wash causing
damage to the tailings retention facility is extremely remote. This is due to the approximately
200 foot elevation difference between the streambeds of the creeks and the toe of the tailings
dikes.
Flood water breaching a tailings embankment is classified as an On-Site Emergency, because it is
unlikely that any releases to the environment will leave the Mill property, and in the event that
any contamination were to leave the property, it is unlikely that the release is expected to require
a response by an offsite response organization to protect persons offsite. See Section 3 below for
the significance of this classification.
In the event of a Flood Water Breach of the tailings retention system, to procedures in Appendix
H will be followed.
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All tailings dikes have been designed with an ample margin of safety as per NRC regulations.
This has included design calculations showing dike stability even when the dike is saturated with
moisture during a seismic event, the most severe failure mode. In addition, the tailings discharge
system is checked at least once per shift during operation, or once per day during Mill standby.
NRC staff concluded in NUREG-I140 that tailings pond failures also release a large quantity of
material. However, NRC staff concluded that rapid emergency response is not needed to avoid
doses exceeding protection action guides because dose rates at a spill site are very low. NRC
staff concluded that an appropriate response is to monitor drinking water, especially for radium-
226, to be sure that drinking water standards are met. Gamma ray monitoring of the ground is
also appropriate to determine where the tailings have been deposited. However, NRC staff
concluded that ground contamination presents little immediate hazard to the public because the
garnma dose rates are low. Gamma dose rates in contact with tailings should be less than 0.1
mR/hr. A clean-up of the spilled tailings would be expected, but this could be done effectively
without pre-existing emergency preparedness.
Although the discharge from a dike failure would soon cross the restricted area boundary, the
flow path is over three miles in length before leaving the Mill property. In the event of a dam
failure, large operating equipment will be mobilized to construct temporary earthen dikes or
berms downgradient to the failed dike. In addition, the State of Utah, Division of Radiation
Control Executive Secretary (the "Executive Secretary), MSHA, and State of Utah, Department
of Natural Resources, Division of Dam Safety will be notified. The contamination from such an
event would be cleaned up and returned to the tailings area.
A tailings dam failure is classified as an On-Site Emergency, because it is unlikely that any
releases to the environment will leave the Mill property, and in the event that any contamination
were to leave the property, it is unlikely that the release is expected to require a response by an
offsite response organization to protect persons offsite. See Section 3 for the significance of this
classification.
In the event of a tailings dam failure the procedures outlined in Appendix H will be followed.
2.1.10.3 Seismic Damage to Transport Sltstem
In the event of a seismic rupture of a tailings slurry pipeline, the released slurry will be contained
in the tailings cells regardless of the quantity released. The tailings retention system pipe is in
the same drainage basin as the retention system. Any tailings slurry released by a pipe rupture,
no matter what the cause, would flow downhill where it would be impounded inside a tailings
cell.
If a break occurred, the pumping system would be shut off, personnel removed from the
immediate area, and the Executive Secretary notified. The break would be repaired and the
affected area cleaned up in the safest and most expeditious manner. The advice and direction of
the Executive Secretary would be sought and heeded throughout the episode.
A seismic rupture in the tailings slurry pipeline would be classified as an On-Site Emergency.
See Section 3 for the significance of this classification.
In the event of a rupture in the tailings slurry pipeline the procedures outlined in Appendix H will
be followed.
2.1.11, Terrorist/Bomb Threat
In the event that any person should receive a threat of a bomb, the procedure set out in Appendix
I should be followed.
Because of the unknown nature of the risk, a terrorist/bomb threat is classified as an Alert. See
Section 3 for the significance of this classification.
In the event of a terrorist/bomb threat, the procedures in Appendix I will be followed.
2.1.12 Chemical or Reagent Spills
Tanks which are likely to overflow are equipped with high level alarms to reduce the possibility
of spillage due to tank overflow and dikes and/or curbs are constructed around process and
storage tanks (excluding the water tank) to confine the material in the event of a tank spill,
However, as an operating facility, it is possible for spills of chemicals or reagents to occur from
time to time. Unless such a spill qualifies as an ammonia release (see Section Z.I.t above), a
propane release (see Section2.I.3 above) or a sulfuric acid release (see Section2.l.5 above), the
spill will be considered a minor spill and will be addressed and cleaned up in accordance with the
Mill's Spill Response Plan.
It is unlikely that any such minor spills will impact the environment if cleaned up in accordance
with the Mill's Spill Response Plan. The entire Mill facility is graded such that run-off will drain
into the Mill's tailings cells.
A copy of the Mill's Spill Response Plan is included as Appendix L to this Plan.
Any such minor spills are classified as Non-Subject Incidents. See Section 3 for the significance
of this classification.
2,1.13 Transportation Accident on the Mill Property Involving a Spill of Yellowcake
In the event of a transportation-related accident on the Mill property involving a spill of
yellowcake, immediate containment of the product will be achieved by covering the spill area
with a plastic sheeting or equivalent material to prevent wind and water erosion. If sheeting is
not available, and depending on where the spill occurs, soil from the surrounding area may be
used. Perimeter ditching will be used to contain the spill if it should occur in an area where
runoff could result from precipitation.
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All human and vehicular traffic through the spill area will be restricted. The area would be
cordoned off if possible. All persons not participating in the accident response will be restricted
to 50 feet from the accident site. Local law enforcement officers will be notified and may be
asked to assist in controlling traffic and keeping unauthorized persons out of the spill area.
Covered containers and removal equipment, i.e., large plastic sheeting, radioactive signs, ropes,
hoses, shovels, vacuums, axes, stakes, heavy equipment (front-end loaders, graders, etc.), will be
available to clean up the yellowcake. A Radioactive Material Spill Kit is available and under the
control of the Radiation Department. If conditions warrant, water will be applied to the spilled
yellowcake in a fine spray to assist in dust abatement.
Gloves, protective clothing and any personal clothing contaminated during cleanup operations
will be encased in plastic bags and kept in the plant area for decontamination or disposal.
Any fire at the site will be controlled by local experienced fire fighting personnel wearing
appropriate respiratory protective equipment.
Response team members will have a thorough knowledge in basic first aid and of the physical
hazards in inhalation, ingestion, or absorption of radionuclides. Team members will adequately
protect themselves.
As per R313-15 requirements, the Executive Secretary will be notified promptly of any accident
of this type.
Any minor spills are classified as Non-Subject Incidents. See Section 3 for the significance of
this classification.
2.1.14 Offsite Transportation Accidents
2.1.14.1 Concentrate Shipments
Concentrates will be shipped in sealed 55-gallon drums built to withstand normal handling and
minor accidents. Each drum will contain approximately 900 pounds of yellowcake. A maximum
of 45 drums will be shipped in each closed van. The drums will be sealed and marked
"Radioactive LSA" (low specific activity), and the trucks will be properly marked. Because most
of the radioactive daughter products of uranium are removed in the extraction process and
radioactive buildup of daughter products is slow, yellowcake has a very low level of radioactivity
and is therefore classified by the Department of Transportation as a low specific activity material.
The environmental impact of a transportation accident involving release of the product would be
minimal. Yellowcake, having a high density, even in a severe accident in which multiple drums
are breached, would not easily disperse. More than likely, the drums and any released material
would remain within the damaged vehicle or in an area of close proximity of the accident site.
Driver or carrier instructions are given to each driver of each transport leaving the plant site with
a load of yellowcake. These instructions will consist of an explanation of the product,
preliminary precautions at the accident site, whom to notify and what to do in case of fire. A
copy of these instructions is included in the Mill's Transportation Accidents Plan, a copy of
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Mill personnel would respond if requested for the initial spill response to handle any yellowcake
transport accident. A procedure for this likelihood is included in the Mill's Transportation
Accidents Plan. DUSA may contract with a carrier or firm properly trained to handle any
yellowcake transport accident.
Offsite accidents involving the transportation of product concentrates are classified as Non-
Subject Incidents. See Section 3 for the significance of this classification.I
In the event of an offsite accident involving a spill of yellowcake, the procedures outlined in the
Mill's Transportation Accidents Plan, attached as Appendix M hereto, will be followed.
2.1.14.2 Ore or Alternate Feed Material Shipments
Ore is shipped in 20 to 25 ton shipments in highway trailers that are covered by tarpaulins. The
truck trailers are labeled "Radioactive LSA". Because the ore is typically in the form of large
particles and is typically wet (ZVo to 57o moisture), the potential for a significant release from an
accident involving an ore shipment truck is quite small.
Alternate feed materials can be transported to the Mill in a number of conveyances. Most
typically, alternate feed materials are either shipped in bulk in intermodal containers (either with
or without a secondary containment such as a supersac), or in steel drums (possibly in plastic
overpacs) in the back of a van trailer. Bulk shipments in intermodal containers are labeled
"Radioactive LSA". For bulk materials, the potential release from an accident is similar to
potential releases from an accident involving conventional ores, but this may vary depending on
the feed material and the manner of conveyance. The potential release from alternate feed
materials that are transported in drums will vary, depending on the particular alternate feed
material, and in some cases could be equal to or exceed the risks associated with transportation
of yellowcake.
In the event of an accident, the transportation company will respond to clean up any spilled
material and ensure that the area is clean. Mill personnel will support the transportation
contractor in cleaning up the affected area and radiological scanning of the impacted area.
Offsite accidents involving the transportation of ores and alternate feed materials are classified as
Non-Subject Incidents. See Section 3 below for the significance of this classification. However,
the State of Utah Division of Radiation Control (801-536-4250 during normal business hours or
after hours to the UDEQ Duty Officer at 801-536-4123) should be notified as soon as possible,
but no later than 24 hours after the incident.
2.1.14.3 Reagent Shipments
Reagents are shipped in properly marked trailers and the driver are trained in hazardous materials
transportation and accident procedures. In the event of an accident, all of the reagent suppliers'
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transportation contractors are required to have emergency response contractors to respond to an
accident and a potential spill. Many of the reagents that are used at the Mill are shipped on a
daily basis to other industrial facilities throughout the United States. The potential for an
accident is minimized due to quick response of the transportation contractor's emergency
response team and the training of many of the country's emergency response services.
Offsite accidents involving the transportation of reagents are classified as Non-Subject Incidents.
See Section 3 below for the significance of this classification. However, the State of Utah
Division of Radiation Control (801-536-4250 during normal business hours or after hours to the
UDEQ Duty Officer at 801-536-4123) should be notified as soon as possible, but no later than24
hours after the incident.
2.2 Detection of Accidents
Mill personnel perform a number of daily and weekly inspections of the Mill facilities. These
are:
o The Mill's Shift Foremen conduct inspections of all facility areas each operating shift;o The Mill's RSO or designee performs a daily inspection of all facility areas;o Mill personnel perform daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly inspection of the Mill's
tailings cells; and
o The Mill's RSO or designee perform weekly inspections of all areas of the Mill.
These inspections, particularly the shift and daily inspections provide a means for Mill personnel
to detect and alert the Mill's operating staff of any abnormal operating condition or of any other
danger to safe operations. These inspections, along with the observations of operating personnel
in any impacted area, are the primary means of detecting the accident and alerting the operating
staff for chemical or gas leaks, any fires in areas that do not have fire detection equipment, or any
impairment to the tailings cells.
For areas of the Mill with fire detection equipment, such as the SX Building, the office building
and the MaintenanceflVarehouse Building, in addition to the foregoing inspections, the fire
detection equipment would be expected to also provide an early warning of a fire.
Tanks which are likely to overflow are equipped with high level alarms to reduce the possibility
of spillage due to tank overflow.
For terrorist or bomb threats, the threat itself would provide the means of detection of the
incident. Where no threats are given, suspicious activity would be observed during the shift and
daily inspections. In addition, the Mill employs surveillance cameras in a limited number of
areas, which are intended to allow Mill personnel to monitor product storage areas and certain
access points to the facility.
The required responses to any detected accidents are set out in Section 2.1 above and in
Appendices A through I for the various types of accidents.
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ln this Emergency Response Plan, accidents have been classified into four categories as
described below. It should be noted that Reg. Guide 3.67 concludes that fuel cycle and material
facilities, such as the Mill, do not present the same degree of hazard (by orders of magnitude) as
are presented by nucleil power plants. Thus the classification scheme for the Mill, which has
four classes of accidents (Alerts, Site Area Emergencies, On-Site Emergencies and Non-Subject
lncidents), is different from the classification scheme for other nuclear facilities, which have two
classes of accidents (Site Area Emergencies and Alerts).
Reg. Guide 3.67 provides that "[t]he NRC intends that licensees be allowed to have a single
emergency plan that can apply to all licensee needs and regulatory requirements. To this end it
should be understood that a licensee may wish to include in the emergency plan some incidents
that do not fall within the jurisdiction of the NRC. For example, the licensee may wish to
include industrial accidents or fires unrelated to the licensee's work with nuclear materials. The
licensee may include such incidents in the emergency plan."
As a result, this Plan includes On-Site Emergencies, most of which do not involve risks of offsite
releases of radiation and are therefore not specifically required by Reg. Guide 3.67 to be included
in an emergency response plan for the Mill, and Non-Subject Incidents, which are incidents that
are addressed by other plans (such as the Mill's Spill Response Plan and Transportation
Accidents Plan) and that either involve incidents that could occur on site but that would not
involve risks of offsite releases of radionuclides or that involve offsite accidents, and for these
reasons are not required by Reg. Guide 3.67 to be included in this PIan. These On-Site
Emergencies and Non-Subject Incidents are included in this Plan in order to compile all potential
emergencies into one Plan. Although in some cases this merely involves referencing the type of
accident or incident and then referring the reader to another plan, the purpose is to allow Mill
personnel to have a reference source that will allow them to be able to respond quickly to each
type of incident.
3.1 Classification Svstem
At the Mill, there are four classes of accidents, Alerts, Site Area Emergencies, On-Site
Emergencies and Non-Subject Incidents, described as follows:
a)Alert
An Alert is defined as an incident that has led or could lead to a release to the environment of
radioactive or other hazardous material, but the release is not expected to require a response by
an offsite response organization to protect persons offsite. An Alert reflects mobilization of the
Mill's emergency response organization, either in a standby mode that will activate some
portions of the Mill's organization or full mobilization, but does not indicate an expectation of
offsite consequences. However, an Alert may require offsite response organizations to respond
to onsite condition such as a fire.
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The following potential accidents, are classified as Alerts:
An uncontrolled release of 35 pounds (7 gallons) or more but less than 100 pounds (20
gallons) of anhydrous ammonia (see Section 2.1.1);
An ammonia explosion that involves a release of 35 pounds (7 gallons) or more but less
than 100 pounds (20 gallons) of anhydrous arnmonia (see Section 2.1.2);
An uncontrolled release of propane that could result in an explosion (see Section 2.1.3);
A major fire in the SX building (see Section 2.1.6); and
A terrorist/bomb threat (see Section 2. 1 . 1 1)
b) Site Area Emergency
A Site Area Emergency is defined as an incident that has led or could lead to a significant release
to the environment of radioactive or other hazardous material and that could require a response
by an offsite organization to protect persons offsite. A Site Area Emergency reflects full
mobilization of the Mill's emergency response organization and may result in requests for offsite
organizations to respond to the site.
Although it is unlikely that a Site Area Emergency requiring offsite actions will occur at a fuel
cycle or materials facility such as the Mill, the Mill must nevertheless be able to recognize
potential offsite hazards and make the required notifications in such a manner that offsite
response organizations can take appropriate actions, such as sheltering or evacuating persons in
the affected area.
Accordingly, the following potential accidents, have been classified as Site Area Emergencies,
because they could require a response by an offsite organization to protect persons offsite:
o An uncontrolled release of 100 pounds (20 gallons) or more of anhydrous ammonia (see
Section 2.1.1); ando An ammonia explosion that involves a release of 100 pounds (20 gallons) or more of
anhydrous ammonia (see Section 2.1.2).
c) On-Site Emergency
An On-Site Emergency is defined as an incident that is of a nature that has not led or could not
lead to a significant release to the environment of radioactive or other hazardous material, and
hence does not qualify as an Alert or a Site Area Emergency, but that nevertheless could pose
significant and unusual safety hazards to workers at the site, and is therefore subject to the
procedures under this Plan.
The following potential accidents are or could be classified as On-Site Emergencies:
o I minor release (less than 35 pounds (7 gallons)) of anhydrous ammonia that is not
uncontrolled (see Section 2.1.D;
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An ammonia explosion in a building, unless this results in a fire in the SX building, an
uncontrolled release of 35 pounds (7 gallons) or more of anhydrous ammonia or an
uncontrolled release of propane that could result in an explosion, in which case the
classifications applicable to those other incidents would apply (see Section2.l.2);
A minor release of propane that is not uncontrolled and could not lead to an explosion
(see Section2.l.3);
A leach tank failure (see Section2.l.4);
A sulfuric acid storage tank failure (see Section2.l.5);
A fire (other than a major fire in the SX building) (see Section2.l.7);
A tornado, unless this results in a fire in the SX building, an uncontrolled release of
anhydrous ammonia or propane, in which case the classifications applicable to those other
incidents would apply (see Section 2.1.8);
A major earthquake, unless this results in a fire in the SX building, an uncontrolled
release of anhydrous ammonia or propane, in which case the classifications applicable to
those other incidents would apply (see Section2.l.9); and
Tailings Accidents
o A flood water breaching of the tailings retention system (see Section 2.1.10.1)o Structural failure of a tailings dike (see Section2.l.l0.2); ando Seismic damage to the tailings transportation system (see Section 2.1.10.3).
Non-Subject Incidents
r A Non-Subject Incident is defined as an incident that involves an accident of a specific nature
I that is covered under a different plan and is not subject to this Plan but is listed in this Plan for
informational purposes only.
The following potential incidents are or could be classified as Non-Subject Incidents:
o A chemical or reagent spill (other than a release of anhydrous ammonia or propane, or a
sulfuric acid leak or spill). These types of spills are covered by the Mill's Spill Response
Plan (see Section 2.1.12);o A transportation accident on the Mill property involving a spill of yellowcake. These
accidents are covered by the Mill's Spill Response Plan (see Section 2.1.13); ando An offsite transportation accident
o Concentrate shipments. These types of accidents are covered by the Mill's
Transportation Accidents Plan (see Section 2.1.14.1);
o Ore or altemate feed material shipments (see Section 2.1.14.2); ando Reagent Shipments (see Section2.1.l4.3).
3.2 Notification and Coordination
3.2.1 Aler't
The purpose of declaring an Alert is to ensure that emergency personnel are alerted and at their
emergency duty stations to mitigate the consequences of the accident, that the emergency is
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response quickly if necessary.
An Alert, like a Site Area Emergency, differs from an On-Site Emergency or a Non-Subject
Incident in that offsite response authorities are notified, as well as the State of Utah Division of
Radiation Control. This is because there is a potential for offsite consequences.
The actions to be taken in the event of an Alert vary somewhat depending on the incident. The
actions to be taken for each incident described in Section 2.1 above that is classified as an Alert
are set out in the various subsections in Section 2.1 and corresponding Appendices A through I to
this Plan that relate to the specific incidents. The actions set out in the Appendices describe, to
the extent appropriate for each incident, how and by whom the following actions will be taken
with respect to each specific incident:
o Decision to declare an Alert (this has been predetermined by incident);o Activation of onsite emergency response organization;
o Prompt notification of offsite response authorities that an Alert has been declared
(normally within 15 minutes of declaring an Alert);o Notification to the State of Utah Division of Radiation Control immediately after
notification of offsite authorities, and in any event within one hour of the declaration of
an Alert;
o Decision to initiate any onsite protective actions;
o Decision to escalate to a Site Area Emergency, if appropriate;
o Decision to request support from offsite organizations; and
o Decision to terminate the emergency or enter recovery mode.
3.2.2 Site Area Emergency
The purpose of declaring a Site Area Emergency is to ensure that offsite officials are informed of
potential or actual offsite consequences, that offsite officials are provided with recommended
actions to protect persons offsite, and that the Mill's response organization is augmented by
additional personnel and equipment.
A Site Area Emergency, like an Alert, differs from an On-Site Emergency or a Non-Subject
Incident in that offsite response authorities are notified, as well as the State of Utah Division of
Radiation Control. This is because there is a potential for offsite consequences. Unlike an Alert,
a Site Area Emergency assumes that offsite emergency response assistance will be required.
The Mill has identified only two incidents that should be classified as Site Area Emergencies -
an uncontrolled release of 100 pounds (20 gallons) or more of anhydrous ammonia; and an
ammonia explosion that involves the release of 100 pounds (20 gallons) or more of anhydrous
ammonia. The actions to be taken in the event of such Site Area Emergencies are set out in
subsection 2.1.1 above and in Appendices A and B to this Plan, and describe, to the extent
appropriate, how and by whom the following actions will be taken:
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o Decision to declare a Site Area Emergency (this has been predetermined by incident);o Activation of onsite emergency response organization;o Prompt notification of offsite response authorities that a Site Area Emergency has been
declared, including recommendation for offsite protective actions (normally within 15
minutes of declaring a Site Area Emergency);o Notification to the State of Utah Division of Radiation Control immediately after
notification of offsite authorities, not later than one hour after the Mill has declared a Site
Area Emergency;o Decision on what onsite protective actions to initiate;o Decision on what offsite protective actions to recommend;o Decision to request support from offsite organizations; ando Decision to terminate the emergency or enter recovery mode.
3.3 Information to be Communicated
Mill personnel will do their best to provide clear, concise information to offsite response
organizations. The communication should avoid technical terms and jargon and should be
stated to prevent an under- or over-evaluation ofthe seriousness ofthe incident.
The procedures set out in the Section 2.1 and Appendices A through I describe the key types
of information that will be communicated with respect to facility status, releases of
radioactive or other hazardous materials and recommendations for protective actions to be
implemented by offsite response organizations, where applicable. Such Appendices also
contain the preplanned protective action recommendations the Mill will make to each
appropriate offsite organization for each incident that is classified as an Alert or Site Area
Emergency, including the size of the area where the actions are to be taken. The Appendices
also contain a standard reporting checklist to facilitate timely notifications.
Mill personnel meet annually with the various offsite emergency response providers to ensure
that:
o This Plan contains the most practical and efficient protective actions for each
postulated accident and that such providers understand and agree with the
recommended courses of action; ando the notifications set out in this Plan are appropriate and the contact information is
current.
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4.1 Normal Facilitv Oreanization
The Mill Manager is ultimately responsible for the Mill site. The Mill Manager reports to the
t Executive Vice President, US Operations of DUSA. The Executive Vice President, USr Operations of DUSA reports to the President and Chief Operating Officer of DUSA.
I The Mill Superintendent, Maintenance Superintendent and Radiation Safety Officer reportr directly to the Mill Manager. The Utility Crew, Administrative Staff and Chief Metallurgist also
report directly to the Mill Manager.III One or more Mill Foremen report to the Mill Superintendent. The number of Mill Foremen will
I depend on Mill activities. In full operations, there are two Mill Foremen. The Shift Foremen
I report to the Mill Foremen.
I The Radiation Technicians, the Safety Coordinator and his staff and the Environmental
I Coordinator and his staff report to the Radiation Safety Officer.
r The Maintenance Foreman and Electrical Foreman report to the Maintenance Superintendent.I
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The procedures to be followed for the types of possible emergencies that have been identified for
the Mill are set out in Section 2.1 above and more specifically in Appendices A through I. The
individuals who have the authority and responsibility to declare the various types of emergencies
are detailed in Section 2.1 and those Appendices.
4.2 Onsite Emergencv Response Organization
The response crew for each operating shift will normally consist of the following operators under
the direction of the shift foreman. This organization may be changed for individual shifts subject
to the approval of the RSOlFire Chief.
4.2.1 Direction and Coordination
The Incident Commander will be the Mill Manager, or in his absence, the Mill Superintendent, or
in the absence of both the Mill Manager and the Mill Superintendenr, the RSO.
The Incident Commander has the overall responsibility for implementing and directing the
emergency response. The Incident Commander has the following duties and authorities::
o Control of the situation;o directing activities during the emergency;o coordination of staff and offsite personnel who may augment the staff;o corlmunication with parties requesting information about the event;. reporting to local, State and Federal authorities;o authority to request support from offsite agencies;o termination of the emergency; ando authority to delegate any of the foregoing responsibilities to:o the Mill Superintendent;
o the RSO; oro such other individual or individuals that the Incident Commander deems
appropriate in the circumstances.
The Incident Commander will stop routine radio usage upon learning of an emergency and set up
the base station in a safe location for directing activities. Radio usage will be limited to the
emergency. The Incident Commander has the responsibility to contact or direct others to contact
all outside services.
The Incident Commander has the ultimate responsibility to account for all employees at the Mill,
using the assistance of supervisors and./or any DUSA personnel. The lncident Commander has
the responsibility for the news media and reports directly to the Executive Vice President or
President of DUSA.
Shift Foremen are in charge until the Incident Commander arrives and are responsible for all
functions listed above. Shift Foremen have the responsibility to account for all of their people in
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addition to any visitors, contractors, etc., in their areas and report to the Incident Commander; or,
in the absence of the Incident Commander, to administer all of the above duties.
4.2.2 Onsite Staff Emergency Assignments
The following individuals, organizational group or groups are assigned to the functional areas of
emergency activity listed below.
During normal working hours while the Mill is in full operation, all of the individuals or their
alternates should be available on site to fulfill their emergency assignments. During evening or
night shifts, or during other times when the Mill is not in full operation, not all of the individuals
listed below will be on site. However, there will always be a Shift Foreman on site.
Blanding is a small town, and most of the individuals listed below live within a short distance of
the Mill. In the event of an emergency during a non-working period, afternoon or night shift,
during a period of limited Mill operations or other situation where there is a reduced staff at theMill, the Shift Forman (or his supervisor, if on site) will initiate procedures to effect any
necessary evacuations of the site and will contact the required personnel from the list of
assignments below to assemble the team required in order to fill all of the necessary assignments.
Two of the first persons contacted will be the Mill Manager and the RSO, who will ensure that
the remainder of the team is assembled in order to carry out the emergency procedures set out in
this Plan for the emergency.
a) Facility System Operations
The Mill Superintendent, or in his absence a Mill Foreman or the Mill Manager, is responsible
for all operational activities on the property. In this capacity, the Mill Superintendent, Mill
Foreman or Mill Manager can shut down any affected areas within the process and render aid to
the other departments.
The Maintenance Superintendent, or in his absence the Maintenance Foreman or the Mill
Manager, is responsible for all mechanical and instrumentation on the site and has the ability to
gather resources during any declared emergency.
Shift Foremen are in charge until the foregoing personnel arrive and are responsible for all of the
foregoing functions until relieved by one or more of the foregoing individuals.
b) Fire Control
As Fire Chiel the RSO has the responsibility to maintain trained fire crews and operable
equipment, mobilize and direct the fire crews and equipment in a fire emergency or one
containing the threat of fire, and to assist in evacuation and rescue or recovery operations. The
RSO/ Fire Chief makes sure that the team or crew has been established, equipped and properly
trained every six months. The RSO/Fire Chief works with the Safety Department and the Safety
Coordinator under 30 CFR 56.4330 Firefighting, evacuation, and rescue procedures.
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In the absence of the RSO, the Mill Safety Coordinator will assume these duties. If the Safety
Coordinator is not present, those responsibilities fall to the next senior member of the Safety
Department. Scheduled time off at the Mill is worked around the RSO and Safety Coordinators
time off. Both individuals will not be given time off work at the same time, thereby ensuring
supervised coverage in the event of an emergency.
During an emergency situation, the Safety Coordinator will also be present and receive direction
from the RSO/Fire Chief as to how to proceed. If the RSO is present during the emergency, the
Safety Coordinator will act as the Assistant Fire Chief to free up the RSO's time to deal with
radiation decontamination or other issues that may arise. If the RSO is not present the Safety
Coordinator will be the acting Fire Chief and the radiation designee will act as the Assistant Fire
Chief, but will only deal with radiation related issues.
c) Personnel Evacuation and Accountability
The Maintenance Supervisor will direct all personnel in evacuation and in activities to cope with
the emergency, including isolation of utilities and providing technical advice as needed. The
Maintenance Supervisor will be assisted by the Mill Safety Coordinator.
The Laboratory Supervisor has the responsibility to direct and account for all office personnel
(including DUSA personnel and office visitors) in evacuation and in activities to cope with the
emergency. In case of a mill tour, the Supervisor accompanying the tour will be responsible for
evacuation of visitors.
The Scale house person on shift will be responsible to account for ore truck drivers and reagent
truck drivers.
The Mill's Emergency Evacuation and Shut-Down Procedure is outlined in Appendix J to this
Plan.
d) Search and Rescue Operations
The RSO will direct rescue operations and provide the necessary emergency medical personnel
and facilities to cope with the emergency.
e) First Aid
First aid will initially be the responsibility of the Safety Coordinator or a Safety Technician. If
the need for first aid is minimal, there may not be a need to require offsite assistance. However,if there are any significant injuries, or there is a risk of any significant injuries, the Safety
Coordinator or a Safety Technician will have the responsibility of contacting offsite medical and
ambulance services for assistance.
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f)Communications
The Incident Commander will stop routine radio usage upon learning of an emergency and set up
the base station in a safe location for directing activities. Radio usage will be limited to the
emergency. The Incident Commander has the responsibility to contact all outside services.
il Radiological Survey and Assessment (Onsite and Offiite)
On-site and offsite radiological surveys and assessments will be performed by one or more
Radiation Technician(s) under the direction of the RSO. The RSO may assist in performing any
such surveys.
The surveys and assessments that will be required will depend on the incident. In most cases,
radiological contamination resulting from the Mill would be expected to be limited and restricted
to the Mill site. In some cases, however, radiological contamination could be dispersed offsite.
The RSO will determine what surveys and assessments are required in order to: a) determine to
what extent if any, radiological contamination has or could be dispersed offsite as a result of the
incident; and b) determine what surveys are necessary in the circumstances to assess any onsite
or offsite radiological contamination that may have resulted from the incident. In the absence of
the RSO, the lrad Radiation Technician will make these determinations.
The Mill has established an emergency call sheet that will be used in the event of an emergency
to alert all members of the department, whether on-site and on-duty or not. When an emergency
occurs, the RSO is notified first. If the RSO is not available, the L,ead Radiation Technician is
notified. The on-shift Radiation Technicians notify the off-shift Radiation Technicians. All
Radiation Technicians are required to report to the site to assist in the emergency, unless advised
otherwise by the RSO. This ensures that there will be adequate Radiation Safety Staff available
for any emergency that may arise.
h) Personnel Decontamination
Personnel decontamination will be performed by Mill Radiation Technicians under the direction
of the RSO, or in the absence of the RSO, under the direction of the lrad Radiation Technician,
as needed.
i) Facility Decontamination
Facility decontamination will be performed by Mill operations personnel, maintenance personnel
and/or utility crew personnel under the direction of the Mill Manager, Mill Superintendent or
Maintenance Superintendent, to decontamination standards set by the RSO and monitored by
Radiation Safety Staff.
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The Mill Superintendent, or in his absence a Mill Foreman, has the responsibility of directing
I outside emergency personnel and has the responsibility for plant security and will report directlyI to the Incident Commander.
I k) Request Supportfrom Offsite Agencies
During an emergency, the Incident Commander and./or the RSO/Fire Chief will coordinate that
the crew or team has the available members needed to respond to the emergency. After the team
or crew has responded and is in the process of handling the situation, the Incident Commander
and"/or RSO/Fire Chief will then coordinate with the Radiation/Safety Departments to maintain
scene safety. Scene safety includes, but is not limited to, crowd control, outside emergency
assistance requests and any decontamination.
Post-Event Assessment
A post-event assessment of facility conditions for future operations will be performed by the Mill
Manager, Mill Superintendent and/or Maintenance Superintendent. A post-event assessment of
facilities for occupational safety will be performed by the Safety Coordinator. A post-event
assessment of any on-site or offsite radiological contamination resulting from the incident will be
performed by the Radiation Safety staff under the direction of the RSo.
m) Recordkeeping
The RSO will coordinate all record keeping relating to the incident and will be responsible for
the preparation of an incident report.
n) Media Contact
The Incident Commander, President and Chief Operating Officer or Executive Vice president,
US Operations of DUSA shall be the sole media contact in the event of an emergency at the Mill.
4.3 Local Offsite Assistance to Facility
Under a lrtter of Agreement with the San Juan County Emergency Management Office, DUSAwill be assisted in the event of an emergency with all needed equipment and services at the
disposal of San Juan County. Local agencies have also volunteered services in the event of an
emergency. These local agencies are (see Section 4.4 below and Exhibit 1 for contact
information):
a) First Aid and Initial Medical Services
o Blanding Family Practice Medical Clinic - This facility is located approximately 8
miles north of the Mill in Blanding, Utah; and
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o Blanding Clinic - This facility is located approximately 11 miles north of the Mill in
Blanding, Utah.
Ambulance and Paramedic Services
o San Juan County Ambulance Service - This facility is located approximately 11 miles
north of the Mill in Blanding, Utah.
Fire Department
o Blanding City Fire Department - This agency is located approximately 9 miles north
of the Mill in Blanding, Utah. This agency is a volunteer fire department.
Law Enforcement
o Blanding City Police Department - This agency is located approximately 11 miles
north of the Mill in Blanding, Utah; and
o San Juan County Sheriff - This agency is located approximately 30 miles north of the
Mill in Monticello, Utah.
e) Highway Patrol
o Utah Highway Patrol - This agency is located approximately 30 miles north of the
Mill in Monticello, Utah.
f) Hospitals
o San Juan County Hospital This facility is located in Monticello, Utah,
approximately 33 miles north of the facility; ando Blue Mountain Hospital - This facility is under construction and should be available
in the Spring of 2009. The facility is located approximately 8 miles north of the Mill
in Blanding, Utah.
The Mill has provided all of the foregoing facilities and agencies with Material Safety Data
Sheets (MSDS's) for any potential incident at the Mill. These are updated periodically by the
Mill. Also, each facility has an understanding with DUSA, that DUSA will perform all
radiological assessments and decontaminate any area or equipment that has been contaminated
during emergency activities.
Annual visits with each agency or facility are conducted to update and refresh the various
departments about potential emergencies that may be encountered. These visits are documented
and housed in the Safety Office at the Mill.
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I Given that Mill personnel will be in attendance at any emergency situation, there is no need to
f make any provisions to suspend security or safeguard measures for site access during an
emergency in order to accommodate any of the agencies referred to above.
I 4.4 Coordination with Participating Government Agencies
I Below are listed the principal State agency and other government (local, county, State, andr Federal) agencies or organizations having responsibilities for radiological or other hazardous
material emergencies at the Mill:I o State of Utah, Division of Radiation Control 801,-536-4250 (business hours)I . s,u,Sortiln,';l;:J:1"',P#"oJL"?#::::: x3l_i3[.ili:[;ffi::Xl'],*,o After hours call the UDEQ 24-hour number at 801-538-6333 (after hours)
I o NRC. ..........301-951-0550
I o MSHA Field Off.--801-524-3450 Dist. Off. ..................303-231-5465o MSHA, Arlington ......800-746-1553
I o State Emergency Response Comm. 801-538-3400r o State of Utah, Natural Resources, Dam Safety................801-538-7200o National Response Center ...........800-424-8802
I o Utah Poison Control Center....... ..800-456-7707
- . Blanding City Fire Department. . . . .. .Dial 91 I or 678-2313
I o Blanding City Police Department...... ......Dial 9ll, 678-2916 or 678-2334
I o San Juan County Sheriff, Monticello, Utah. ........Dial911 or 587-2237o Utah Highway Patrol, Monticello, Utah. ....Dial 911 or 587-2000
I Mill personnel meet annually with San Juan County Office of Emergency Management and Fire
Control and City of Blanding Fire Department to review items of mutual interest, including
I relevant changes in this Plan. During those meetings Mill personnel discuss the Plan,I notification procedures, and overall response coordination, as necessary.
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5. EMERGENCY RESPONSE MEASURES
Reg. Guide 3.67 suggests that specific response measures should be identified for each class of
emergency and related to action levels or criteria that specify when the measures are to be
effected. However, rather than describe specific responses applicable to classes of emergencies,
this Plan describes the specific response mquures for each type of accident. Since the number of
different types of accidents that have been postulated for the Mill is relatively small, it was
concluded that this more direct approach is most appropriate for a facility such as the Mill.
There is no need to describe the specific actions and responses for each class of emergency when
the actual specific response measures can be described more directly for each accident.
Section 2.1 and Appendices A through I set out the specific response measures for each
postulated accident.
5.1 Activation of Emersencv Response Organization
Activation of the Emergency Response Organization for each type of accident is set out in
Section 2.1 and the applicable Appendix A through I.
A contact list is maintained through the Mill Safety Department. All supervisors and key
personnel onsite have a copy of this contact list. The individuals listed are available at all times.
Blanding is a small town, and most of the individuals listed live within a short distance of theMill' In the event of an emergency during a non-working period, afternoon or night shift, or
during a period of limited Mill operations or other situation where there is a reduced staff at theMill, the Shift Forman (or his supervisor, if on site) will initiate procedures. In addition, the
Radiation Safety Department has established an emergency call sheet that will require
notification throughout the department. When an emergency occurs, the RSOlFire Chief is
notified and then the Shift Radiation Technicians notify the off shift Radiation Technicians. The
shift Radiation Technicians will maintain scene security until directed by the RSO to do
otherwise. When the off duty Radiation Technicians arrive, they will report immediately to the
RSO and receive their instructions.
5.2 Assessment Actions
For each type of emergency, the actions to be taken to determine the extent of the problem and to
decide what corrective actions may be required are set out in Section 2.I and the applicable
Appendix A through I. Where appropriate, Section 2.L andthe applicable Appendix describe the
types and methods of onsite and offsite sampling and monitoring that will be done in case of
release of radioactive or other hazardous material. To the extent not specifically addressed in
Section 2.1 or in Appendices A through I, Mill personnel will use procedures contained in
existing Mill Standard Operating Procedures.
5.3 Mitisatine Actions
The means and equipment provided for mitigating the consequences of each type of accident are
specified in Section 2.1 and Appendices A through I. To the extent applicable, these include the
mitigation of consequences to workers onsite as well as to the public offsite, as well as the
criteria that will be used to decide whether a single process or the entire facility will be shut
down.
The Mill's Emergency Evacuation and Shut Down Procedure is set out in Appendix J.
5.4 Protective Actions
The nature of onsite and offsite protective actions, the criteria for implementing those actions, the
areas involved, and the procedures for notification to affected persons are described in Section
2.1 and Appendices A through I for each type of accident. In order to prevent or minimize
exposure to radiation, radioactive materials, and other hazardous materials, the procedures
specified in Section 2.1 and those Appendices provide for timely relocation of onsite persons,
timely recommendation of offsite actions, effective use of protective equipment and supplies, and
use of appropriate contamination control measures, appropriate for each specified type of
accident. To the extent that any actions and equipment are described generally in Section 2.1 and
those Appendices, Mill personnel will take actions and use equipment in accordance with Mill
Standard Operating Procedures.
5,4.1 Onsite Protective Actions
5 .4. | . L P e r s onne I Ev ac uat ion and Ac c o unt ab il it.y
For each type of accident, Section 2.I and Appendices A through I include:
Criteria for ordering an evacuation;
The means and time required to notify persons involved;
Evacuation routes, transportation of personnel;
Locations of onsite and offsite assembly areas;
Search and rescue;
Monitoring of evacuees for contamination and control measures if contamination is
found;
Criteria for command center and assembly area evacuation and reestablishment at
alternate location;
Procedures for evacuating and treating injured personnel, including contaminated
personnel; and
Provisions for determining and maintaining the accountability of assembled and
evacuated personnel.
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Section 2.I and Appendices A through I specify the required protective equipment and supplies,
I to the extent not already covered by Mill Standard Operating Procedures. To the extent thatI Section 2.1 and Appendices A through I do not specify protective equipment and supplies, then
protective equipment and supplies normally required or available under existing Mill Standard
I Operating Procedures for the required procedure or activity will apply.
In addition to normal supplies of equipment at the Mill, such as respirators, protective clothing
I etc., the Mill maintains supplies bf- specialized equipment in certain locations for use inr emergency situations as follows:
I Fire hose cabinets are located at the following sites with a minimum of 300 feet of 2-112" hose,
I two spanner wrenches, spray nozzles and one hydrant wrench:
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b) Self Contained Breathing ApparatusITwo Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) units are located at each of the following
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I Barrels of soda ash are located throughout the Mill to be used in case of a chemical spill. Sodar ash is also stored in bulk if needed. There are also a few drums of absorbent stored near the
laboratory. The laboratory also contains acid spill kits and absorbent materials to be used in case
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Two complete sets of turnout gear for firefighting and./or emergency extrication are located in the
Fire Hose Station located on the east side of the office building.
e) Maintenance of Emergency Equipment
Fire extinguishers are inspected on an annual basis, as well as the fire pump system. The Mill
Safety Coordinator performs regular spot checks on the emergency equipment locations to ensure
that all of the equipment is in place. (Extinguishers are serviced on an annual basis and then
checked monthly to make sure units are still charged. The SCBA units are also checked monthly
and then pressure tested every five years.)
5.4. 1. 3 Contamination Control M easure s
Because of the nature of potential accidents that can occur at uranium mills, it is unlikely that an
accident would result in a significant risk of overexposure to any workers or members of the
public (see the conclusions of NRC staff in NUREG-I140 discussed in section2.l.6 above).
Therefore the Mill's existing Standard Operating Procedures are considered adequate for
preventing further spread of radioactive materials and for minimizing radiation exposures from
radioactive materials that could be unshielded or released by abnormal conditions. Section 2.1
and Appendices A through I describe isolation, area access control, and application of criteria for
permitting return to normal use to the extent necessary and not otherwise covered by existing
Standard Operating Procedures for the types of accidents that could occur at the Mill
5.4,2 Offsite Protective Actions
Section 2.1 and Appendices A through I describe the conditions that would require protective
actions offsite for the various types of accidents, and describe the protective action
recommendations that would be made to offsite authorities, when each recommendation would
be made, and what area offsite would be affected.
5.5 Exposure Control in Radiolosical Emersencies
Given the radioactive materials found at the Mill and the types of postulated accidents, it is not
likely that Mill personnel or offsite workers would be exposed to levels of radiation that cannot
be adequately addressed under existing Mill Standard operating Procedures.
5.5.1 Emergency Radiation Exposure Control Program
5.5. l. I Radiation Protection Program
During the emergency situation, the Radiation Protection Manual, SOP Book 9, will be the guide
for all decontamination and exposure monitoring.
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The Mill's RSO will be responsible for the determination of exposures to be allowed during the
event of an emergency situation. This includes the unlikely event of authorizing workers to
receive emergency doses and for permitting onsite volunteers to receive radiation doses in the
course of carrying out lifesaving and other emergency activities.
5.5.1.2 Exposure Guidelines
The onsite exposure guidelines to be used for all postulated accidents, including actions to
control fires, stop releases or protect facilities will be those set out in UAC R313-15 and the
Mill's Radiation Protection Manual. These exposure guidelines will also apply to
o Removing injured persons;
o Undertaking mitigating actions;
o Providing onsite first aid;
o Performing personnel decontamination;
o Providing ambulance service; and
o Providing offsite medical treatment.
5.5.1.3 Monitoring
DUSA will provide all needed instrumentation for determining doses received by individuals
during all emergency situations. DUSA will also provide OSL badge monitoring to those
emergency response individuals during situations that may require extended periods of exposure
to high radiation areas.
ln the event of an accident, such as an accident that involved the dispersion of yellowcake, or a
fire in the SX building or elsewhere on the facility that could involve the dispersion of
radioactive materials, breathing zone samples will be taken if practicable in the circumstances.
DUSA emergency personnel will be provided with respiratory protection where appropriate. The
Mill does not supply respiratory protection to personnel from offsite response organizations.
Those organizations must supply their own respiratory protection. Mill Radiation Safety Staff
will advise personnel from offsite organizations of the specific radiological precautions that need
to be taken for the various response activities.
Radiation safety personnel will also monitor various areas of the facility occupied by emergency
personnel, to the extent practicable.
Bioassays of DUSA and offsite response personnel will be performed as necessary.
Records of dose and dose commitments will be maintained for Mill personnel and offsite support
organization's emergency workers involved in the accident.
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5.5. 1.4 Decontamination of Personnel
Any emergency response equipment that enters the Mill's Restricted Area in response to an
incident will be scanned and decontaminated prior to leaving the site uccording to the
requirements found in Table 1 of the NRC's Policy and Guidance Directive FC-85-23,
"Guidelines for Decontamination of Facilities and Equipment Prior to Release for Unrestricted
Use or Termination of Licenses for Byproduct, Source, or Special Nuclear Material" issued May
1987.
Any personnel leaving the Mill's restricted area, or otherwise exposed to radiation from the
incident, will be scanned and decontaminated in accordance with the procedures set out in the
Mill's Radiation Protection Manual for personnel leaving the Mill's restricted area.
Injured personnel will be evaluated for radiation contamination at the earliest convenience, if
there is a potential for contamination. Should it be necessary, contaminated articles will be
gathered by the radiological staff after medical treatment has been rendered. If the personnel
cannot be decontaminated, the clinic/trospital personnel will be notified in advance. Mill
radiation safety personnel will be available to provide health physics support clinic/trospital
personnel.
5.6 Medical Transportation
One fully-equipped First Responder Unit (Ambulance) is located west of the office building.
Other motor pool vehicles on the property will be utilized as needed in emergency situations with
support as needed from the local Emergency Medical Services.
All transportation vehicles will be surveyed and decontaminated by the Radiation Department at
the Mill. Any emergency response equipment or personnel that enters the Restricted Area in
response to an incident will be scanned and decontaminated prior to leaving the site according to
the requirements found in Table 1 of the NRC's Policy and Guidance Directive FC-85-23,
"Guidelines for Decontamination of Facilities and Equipment Prior to Release for Unrestricted
Use or Termination of Licenses for Byproduct, Source, or Special Nuclear Material" issued May
1987. If any injured personnel who may also be radiologically contaminated, will be transportedto medical treatment facilities, the inside of the transport vehicle will also be scanned and
decontaminated in accordance with the foregoing Guidance.
Injured personnel will be evaluated for radiation contamination, if there was a potential for
contamination, at the earliest convenience. Should it be necessary, contaminated articles will be
gathered by the radiological staff after medical treatment has been rendered. If the personnel
cannot be decontaminated, clinic/trospital personnel will be notified in advance.
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5.7 Medical Treatment
All medical facilities will be made aware of potential radiological and chemical hazards
associated with the postulated accidents described in Section 2.1. St. Mary's hospital in Grand
Junction, Colorado, approximately 3 hours drive by highway, is the nearest trauma center.
Specialized medical attention for radioactive contamination or chemical exposure would be
located either in Salt Lake City at the University of Utah Medical Center (approximately 5 hours
drive by highway), or in Denver, Colorado (approximately 7 hours drive by highway).
All facilities are aware that DUSA will take responsibility for the monitoring and potential
decontamination of all facilities contaminated during these emergencies. The Mill will provide
ambulance and hospital personnel with health physics support if needed.
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6.1 Command Center
When the evacuation alarm sounds or when personnel are verbally notified by radio or other
means, all personnel will assemble at:
o The parking lot south of the office;o The Scalehouse;o North side of Tailings Cell l; oro North of the Mill.
The assembly site will depend upon conditions, i.e. nature of the emergency, wind conditions,
etc. The Incident Commander, RSO/Fire Chief or Shift Foreman will specify the appropriate
assembly site.
The Mill does not have a specific communication or assessment center. Key personnel are
equipped with handheld VHF transceivers, which will serve as the primary means of
communication while personnel are assembling to the designated relocation areas and as needed
thereafter to deal with the emergency. The relocation area will serve as the initial assessment
center. Other communications and assessment centers will be set up in the Mill's office building,
Scalehouse, Warehouse or other areas of the Mill that have communication capability, as needed
depending on the nature and location of the emergency.
6.2 Communications Equipment
6.2.1 Onsite Communications
Employees will be notified to evacuate the area by dialing 184 on any area telephone and
announcing that the Mill should be evacuated. This announcement will be repeated three times.
When the paging system cycles through, the evacuation siren (continuous frequency) will
automatically sound for approximately forty-five seconds, and then automatically shut off,
allowing communications by radio from that point. ff the 184 number is dialed accidentally the
evacuation alarm may be canceled by disconnecting the phone until the page cycle ends, then re-
dial 184. (See Exhibits I and 2.).
The primary onsite communications will be by radio throughout the course of the emergency and
the subsequent recovery. Onsite communication by radio is the typical day-to-day manner of
communication within the Mill facility, and is performed by individual hand held VHF
transceivers. There is no central relay or similar system that could be disabled in the event of an
emergency. As a result, there is no need to provide for an alternative onsite communication
system or perform operational tests of that communications system.
6.2.2 Offsite Communications
During an emergency situation, DUSA's onsite ambulance is equipped with a radio
communicate with the San Juan County Dispatch. This service provides a backup means
offsite communication, other than commercial telephone, and will allow the Mill to be
communication with all emergency response services.
Operational tests are conducted on this system periodically during the normal weekly operational
checks of the onsite ambulance.
6.3 Onsite Medical Facilities
The Mill maintains medical supplies at the site for typical occupational injuries as required by
MSHA.
One fully-equipped First Responder Unit (Ambulance) is located west of the office building.
Other motor pool vehicles on the property will be utilized as needed in emergency situations with
support as needed from the local Emergency Medical Services.
Given the types of accidents identified, it is unlikely that any personnel would require
contamination control over and above the controls set out in the Mill's Radiation Protection
Manual, which would be applied to injured personnel. If it is not possible or there is not
sufficient time to decontaminate individuals, then advance notice will be applied to offsite
medical personnel and facilities. In addition, Mill personnel will be available to provide health
physics assistance to such medical personnel if necessary.
6.4 EmersencvMonitoringEquipment
The monitoring equipment used on a day-to-day basis by the Radiation Safety Department will
be available to monitor personnel and perform area monitoring, as well as to assess the release of
radioactive materials to the environment. As discussed in Section 2.1.6 above, none of the
postulated accidents described in Section 2.1 above is expected to release significant quantities of
radionuclides into the environment. The greatest risk of that would be a fire in the solvent
extraction building, but, as NRC concluded in NUREG-1140 the potential for overexposures
offsite would not be significant. Mill personnel will monitor to assess the magnitude and
dispersion of any releases after the fact by use of hand held gamma meters in the areas offsite that
could have been impacted. The existing high volume particulate stations will also provide some
information on the magnitude and dispersion of any such releases.
Onsite area monitoring and personnel scanning will be performed by use of existing monitoring
equipment, which is located in the Radiation Safety Department. This is considered to be as
"non-hazardous" a location as possible at the site, because it is not located particularly close to
any locations that could involve one of the postulated accidents.
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7.1 Written Emersencv Plan Procedures
This Plan will be reviewed annually by the RSO and, if required, updated by the ALARA
Committee. The SERP Committee will then validate all changes that are being requested before
such changes will be implemented into a new revision of this Plan.
After final SERP approval, changes will be updated to the Document Control System. The
Document Control supervisor will update this Plan and then amend all current copies of the Plan
to the recipients listed on the Distribution List at the beginning of this document.
7.2 Trainine
Semi-annual training for the emergency response teams will be conducted. This training will
include, but not be limited to, fire suppression, emergency medical services, evacuation under
hazardous atmosphere conditions, search and rescue, proper PPE usage during each potential
emergency situation and radiological contamination surveying onsite and offsite.
Each member of the emergency response team will be assigned his or her tasks and trained in
detail about those tasks. The Radiation Staff will be trained in the proper decontamination of
personnel, PPE and potentially offsite medical facilities.
All employees onsite will be trained in the use of respiratory protection and on radiological
hazards during their normal monthly safety meetings and as needed during special radiation
training sessions as processes change at the facility.
Because appropriately trained Mill personnel will be in attendance at the Mill to accompany any
offsite emergency response personnel, there is no need to provide periodic orientation tours of
the facility to such personnel.
7.3 Drills and Exercises
Quarterly drills, as required by MSHA, are conducted by the Safety and Radiation Departments
to monitor performance of personnel responding to emergency situations. Each drill is enacted
upon one or more of the potential emergencies contemplated by this Plan. The drill and
evacuation activities are documented by the Mill's Safety Coordinator and maintained within
plant files. Management reviews all drills at quarterly ALARA Committee Meetings.
Because the impacts associated with most types of emergencies that could occur at the Mill are
limited to the Mill site itself, and the risks to the public are very low, offsite agencies are not
typically invited to participate in any drills or exercises at the Mill.
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7.3.1 BiennialExercises
Commencing in 2010, training exercises will be held every two years with the potential offsite
emergency responders. These exercises consist of training and information pertaining to the
operational activities at the time.
7.3.2 Quarterly Communications Checks
Quarterly communication checks with all potential offsite emergency responders will be
performed. The communication checks will be documented and housed in the Safety
Department records. These checks will update any changes to contact information for needed
parties.
Emergency response groups that are required to be contacted are:
o Blanding Police Department;o Blanding City Fire Department;o San Juan County Sheriff;o San Juan County EMS;o All local medical clinics and or hospitals; ando Utah Highway Parrol
7.4 Critiques
This Plan is subject to audit by the ALARA audit team (see Section 7.5 below), and the periodic
drills and exercises referred to in Section 7.3 above are subject to review periodically by the
Mill's ALARA Committee. Given the nature of the potential incidents that could occur at the
Mill and the low risk to the public relative to incidents that could occur at other types of
facilities, such as nuclear power reactors, the Mill does not require that a critique be prepared for
each drill and exercise by one or more of the nonparticipating observers, other than the audits and
reviews conducted by the ALARA Audit Committee and the ALARA Committee.
7.5 Independent Audit
This Plan, including all procedures, training activities, emergency facilities, equipment, and
supplies, and records associated with offsite support agency interface, described therein, is
subject to annual review by the Mill's ALARA audit team. The Mill's ALARA audit team is
comprised of DUSA corporate environmental and safety personnel who do not have direct
responsibilities for implementing the emergency response progrilm, as well as an independent
outside consultant with expertise in environmental and radiation safety matters.
Any recommendations or deficiencies observed by the ALARA audit team will be presented to
the AI ARA Committee for consideration typically within approximately 60 days after the audit
has been completed. Decisions by the Mill's ALARA Committee to make any changes to this
Plan will be submitted to the Mill's SERP for implementation. Any changes in plant layout,
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revision to this Plan
7-6 Maintenance and Inventorv of Emergency Equipment. Instrumentation and
Supplies
Fire extinguishers, as well as the fire pump system, are inspected on an annual basis. The Mill
Safety Coordinator performs regular spot checks on the emergency equipment locations to ensure
that all of the equipment is in place. Extinguishers are serviced on an annual basis and then
checked monthly to make sure units are still charged. The SCBA units are also checked monthly
and then pressure tested every five years.
7.7 Letters of Aereement
Any changes to this Plan that would impact the actions of any offsite response organizations willbe communicated to such organizations. The Mill will review all letters of agreement with
offsite agencies periodically to ensure that they are kept up to date and in force.
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8.1 Records of Incidents
A written report will be prepared for all incidents of abnormal operation, equipment failure and
accidents that led to a plant emergency that is classified as an Alert or Site Area Emergency.
The report will include the cause of the incident, personnel and equipment involved, extent of
injury and damage (onsite and offsite) resulting from the incident, all locations of contamination
with the final decontamination survey results, corrective actions taken to terminate the
emergency, and the action taken or planned to prevent a recurrence of the incident. The report
will also include the onsite and offsite support assistance requested and received, as well as any
program changes resulting from the lessons learned from any critique of emergency response
activities.
All such reports unique to a radiological emergency, not covered by existing regulations or
License conditions will be retained until the License is terminated.
The foregoing reports will be prepared under the direction of the RSO, and will be maintained in
the Mill's files for inspection.
8.2 Records of Preparedness Assurance
Records will be maintained in accordance with all MSHA, State of Utah and ALARA criteria.
These documents will be available on site and housed in the Safety Department for review.
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The Incident Commander will make the determination as to when the facility has been restored to
safe status. In making this determination, the Incident Commander will:
i) Assess the damage to and the status of the facility's capabilities to control radioactive
materials and hazardous materials. Specifically, the Incident Commander must be
satisfied that all safety-related equipment required for safe occupation and use of the
facility, in those areas to be occupied and used (e.g., radiation monitoring instruments,
respiratory protection equipment, fire-suppression and fire-fighting equipment,
containments, and air filters) have been checked and restored to normal operations.
The Incident Commander will be assisted by the RSO, the Safety Coordinator and the
Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Forman in making these determinations; andii) Determine the actions necessary to reduce any ongoing releases of radioactive or other
hazardous material and to prevent further incidents. The Incident Commander will be
assisted by the RSO, the Safety Coordinator and the Maintenance Supervisor or
Maintenance Forman in making these determinations.
The Incident Commander will direct the resources and personnel required in order to accomplish
the tasks to meet any required restoration action. During any planned restoration operations,
personnel exposures to radiation will be maintained within UAC R313-15 limits and as low as is
reasonably achievable.
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AIR ACT
10.1 Communitv Risht to Know Act
Section II002 and 11004 of the Emergency Response and Community Right to Know Act
("EPCRA") of 1986; 42 U.S.C. 11001 et seq., requires that notice be given to the community
emergency response coordinator for the local emergency planning committee in the event of a
release of an extremely hazardous substance offsite. This requirement does not apply to any
release which results in exposure to persons solely within the sites or sites within which the
facility is located.
The Mill maintains inventories of two extremely hazardous substances: anhydrous ammonia and
propane. Mill personnel are required to provide notice to the community response coordinator
for the local emergency planning committee in the event of an offsite release of either of those
two substances. See Sections 2.r.1,2.r.2 and2.l.3 above and Appendices A, B and c.
10.2 Clean Air Act
When Congress passed the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, Section 112r required EPA to
publish regulations and guidance for chemical accident prevention at facilities using substances
that posed the greatest risk of harm from accidental releases. These regulations require facilities
such as the Mill that use, store or otherwise handle a threshold quantity of certain listed regulated
flammable and toxic substances to develop a Risk Management Program (known as a "Risk
Management Plan").
The Mill uses, stores and handles threshold quantities of two substances listed under the
regulations promulgated under Section ll2r of the Clean Air Act: anhydrous ammonia and
propane, and has submitted to EPA a Risk Management Plan for those two substances. A copy
of that Risk Management Plan is attached as Appendix K to this Plan.
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EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURE FOR A RELEASE OF ANHYDROUS
AMMONIA
(See also Section 2.1.1 of the Emersency Response Plan)
The following steps will be followed for an uncontrolled release of anhydrous ammonia. The
steps should be followed in the order set out below, unless more than one crew is mobilized, in
which case some of the steps can be taken simultaneously by different crews. The Incident
Commander has the authority to vary from the steps set out below if he deems it necessary in the
circumstances to protect public health, safety or the environment.
CAUTION:TNHALATION OF ANYDROUS AMMONIA CAN CAUSE
INCAPACITATION, SERIOUS INJURY AND DEATH.
A release of anhydrous ammonia would most likely occur suddenly. The person who would
first witness the release should immediately contact his or her supervisor who would activate
the evacuation alarm by using the "dial 184" notification system.
Evacuate all personnel from the Mill site to a location upwind of the spill, and account for all
personnel, including all contractors and visitors at the Mill and all ore, product and reagent
truck drivers, in accordance with the Emergency Evacuation and Shutdown Procedure
described in Appendix J.
Determine Incident Commander. The Incident Commander will be the Mill Manager, or in
his absence the Mill Superintendent, or in the absence of both the Mill Manager and the Mill
Superintendent, the RSO. Shift Foremen are in charge and are responsible for all emergency
procedures until the lncident Commander arrives.
Determine crews that may be required (see Section 4.2.2 of the Plan for a discussion of the
available crews at the disposal of the Incident Commander).
Mobilize trained personnel and emergency equipment such as SCBAs, first aid equipmentetc. See U.S. Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety
Administration 2008 Emergency Response Guidebook (the "DOT Guidebook") for
appropriate protective clothing. In that Guidebook, Anhydrous ammonia has an ID No. of
1005 and is covered by Guide No. 125. A copy of Guide 125 is attached to this Appendix.
Initiate rescue operations for any people who may be trapped by the release; do this only with
properly trained and equipped personnel.
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One of the following EMT-trained personnel should be contacted, if they are on-site
to aid in the event of any injuries to personnel:
o David Turko Move victim to fresh air;o Give artificial respiration if victim is not breathing;o Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim ingested or inhaled the substancel
give artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way
valve or other proper respiratory medical device;o Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult;o Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes;o [n case of contact with liquefied gas, thaw frosted parts with lukewarm watero In case of contact with substance, immediately flush skin or eyes with running water
for at least 20 minutes;o Control any bleeding;o Treat for shock, ifnecessary;o Immobilize any fractures and stabilize for transportation;o scan the injured for excessive alpha prior to transporting if time allowso (If alpha is excessive or there is no time to scan, notify the clinic/trospital
personnel and the RSO);. Keep victim warm and quiet.. Keep victim under observation. Effects of contact or inhalation may be delayed;o The Safety Coordinator or a Safety Technician will notify the following as needed:o Blanding Clinic
o San Juan Hospital, Monticelloo Ambulance Service, Blanding
678-2254 or 678-3434 (930 N. 400 W.)
678-2830 or 587-2116 (364 W. lst N.)
Dial 911o Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the materials involved and take
precautions to protect themselves; ando If the Mill ambulance is used, an attendant must ride with the injured person in
addition to the driver, except where the injured person could normally be transported
in a car or pickup.
lnitiate necessary steps to contain and/or neutralize the release, such as spraying with water
fog, turning off valves, etc.
o See Material Safety Data Sheet attached to this Appendix; ando See Exhibit 7 for a list and locations of main shut-off valves.
9. Guard against possible fires by shutting off electrical circuits, isolating gas lines and
eliminating ignition sources from affected areas.
I 10. If the incident involves an uncontrolled release of 100 pounds (20 gallons) or more ofr anhydrous ammonia, the incident is classified as a Site Area Emergency and could pose a
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hazard to the public. If the incident involves an uncontrolled release of between 35 pounds (7
gallons) and up to 100 (20 gallons) of anhydrous ammonia, it is classified as an Alert. In
either case, notify the community emergency response coordinator for the local emergency
planning committee as soon as possible (within 15 minutes after declaration of the
emergency, if possible) as follows:
o Rick M. Bailey 587-3225 (work)
587-2313 (home)
Also make the following notifications as soon as possible:
o Blanding Fire House and Sheriff's office:
Blanding Fire
350 West 200 South, Blanding
Phone number is 911
Sheriff s Office
297 West South Main, Monticello
Phone number is 911 or [phone]
o Blanding Police
Dial 911,678-2916 or 678-2334
o Highway Patrol
Dial 911 or 587-2000
In its notifications to the foregoing offsite offrcials, the Mill personnel making the
notification should advise of the expected quantity of anhydrous ammonia released and
provide the Mill's initial recommendation for offsite protective actions, which are that the
offsite response authorities should follow the recommendations for releases of anhydrous
ammonia contained in the DOT Guidebook. In the DOT Guidebook, Anhydrous ammonia
has an ID No. of 1005 and is covered by Guide No. 125. Initial isolation and protective
action distances are set out in Table 1 to the DOT Guidebook. Copies of the relevant
portions of the Guidebook are attached to this Appendix. An uncontrolled release of the
contents of one of the anhydrous ammonia tanks at the Mill would be similar to an
uncontrolled release from a rail car or tanker truck and would be considered to be a "large
spill" under Table 1 of the DOT Guidebook. The foregoing offsite officials should also be
advised of the conclusions of the Mill's Risk Management Plan, attached hereto as Appendix
K, as it relates to anhydrous ammonia.
11.If the incident involves an uncontrolled release of greater than 35 pounds (7 gallons) of
anhydrous ammonia, report the release to the State of Utah Division of Radiation Control
(801-536-4250 during business hours or after hours to the UDEQ Duty Officer at 801-536-
4123) immediately after notification of offsite authorities, and in any event within one hour
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because an uncontrolled release of anhydrous ammonia of greater than 35 pounds (7 gallons)
I and up to 100 pounds (20 gallons) is classified as an Alert and a release of 100 pounds (20
I gallons) or more is classified as a Site Area Emergency.
r 12. Notification of Mill Managementt
The Incident Commander will notify one of the following of all incidents, if not already
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o R.E. Bartlert 435-678-2495
I o D. Turk 435-678-78O2 or 435-459-9786I o R. Wallace 435-459-1093
I 13. Notification of Corporate Management:
r The Incident Commander is to call Harold Roberts, Ron Hochstein or David Frydenlund
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I o Harold Roberts (Executive Vice President).........303-389-4160 (office)r
"3?,_l;i_z?;3[::,T,I o Ron Hochstein (President) 604-689-1842 (office)
604-931-6334 (home)
I 604-377-1167 (cell)
o...DavidFrydenlund (Vice President).. ...303-628-7798(office)I tr3,?3l'Tl^3[Hfi'
I 14. Inspect facility for residual concentrations of anhydrous ammonia, paying particular attentionr to low points. The RSO or Safety Coordinator will make a determination if it is safe for
r personnel to re-enter the facility or any portion of the facility or whether or not any portion of
I the facility must remain shut down.
I 15. The Site lncident Commander will make the decision to terminate the emergency or enter
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r 16. Notification of Regulatory Agencies:
T A member of Mill management or Corporate management will notify the following
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I Any release of anhydrous ammonia at the Mill facility in excess of 7 gallons (35 pounds)
I or that otherwise has a reasonable potential to cause death to an individual must be
reported within 15 minutes to MSHA at-1-800-746-1553.
I 17. written Reports
I The RSO will prepare a written report of the incident for Mill files, containing theI information set out in Section 8.1 of the Plan.
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112 Ammonium nitrate-fuel oil
mixtures
Biological agents
Blasting agent, n.o.s.
Explosive A
Explosive B
Explosive C
Explosives, division 1.1, 1.2,
1.3, 1.5 or 1.6
Explosives, division 1,4
Toxi ns
Acetylene
Acetylene, dissolved
Air, compressed
Air, refrigerated liquid
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1006 121 Argon, compressed
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1009 126 Bromotrifluoromethane
1009 126 Refrigerant gas R-138,1
1010 116P Butadienes, stabilized
1010 116P Butadienes and hydrocarbon
mixture, stabilized
1011 115 Butane
1011 115 Butane mixture
1012 115 Butylene
1013 120 Carbon dioxide
ID Guide Nome of Moleriql
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1013 120 Carbon dioxide, compressed
1014 122 Carbon dioxide and Oxygen mixture
1014 122 Carbon dioxide and Oxygen
mixture, compressed
1014 122 Oxygen and Carbon dioxide
mixture
1014 122 Oxygen and Carbon dioxide
mixture, compressed
1015 126 Carbon dioxide and Nitrous
oxide mixture
1015 126 Nitrous oxide and Carbon
dioxide mixture
1018 126 Chlorodifluoromethane
1018 126 Refrigerant gas R-22
1020 126 Chloropentafluoroethane
1020 126 Refrigerant gas R-1 15
1021 126 1-Chloro-1 ,2,2,2-
tetrafluoroethane
1021 126 Chlorotetrafluoroethane
1021 126 Refrigerant gas R- 1 24
1022 126 Chlorotrifluoromethane
1022 126 Refrigerant gas R-13
1027 Ils
1028 126
1A2B 126
1029 126
1029 126
Cyclopropane
Dichlorod ifluoromethane
Refrigerant gas R-12
Dichlorofl uoromethane
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ALfH. TOXIG; may be fatal if inhaled, ingested or absorbed through skin.. Vapors are extremely irritating and corrosive.. Contact with gas or liquefied gas may cause burns, severe injury and/or frostbite.. Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.. Runoff from fire control may cause pollution.
IRE OR EXPLOSION. Some may burn but none ignite readily.. Vapors from liquefied gas are initially heavier than air and spread along ground.. Some of these materials may react violently with water.. Cylinders exposed to fire may vent and release toxic and/or corrosive gas through
pressure rel ief devices.. Containers may explode when heated.. Ruptured cylinders may rocket.
. CALL Emergency Response Telephone Number on Shipping Paper f irst. If
Shipping Paper not available or no answer, refer to appropriate telephone
number listed on the inside back cover.. As an immediate precautionary measure, isolate spill or leak area forat least 100 meters
(330 feet) in all directions.. Keep unauthorized personnel away.. Stay upwind.. Many gases are heavier than air and will spread along ground and collect in low or
confined areas (sewers, basements, tanks).. Keep out of low areas.
Ventilate closed spaces before entering.
ROTEGTIVE CI.OT}IING. Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).. Wearchemical protective clothing that is specifically recommended by the manufacturer.
It may provide little or no thermal protection.
' Structural firefighters'protective clothing provides limited protection in fire situations
ONLY; it is not effective in spill situations where direct contact with the substance is
possible.
VACUATION
Spill. See Table 1 - lnitial lsolation and Protective Action Distances for highlighted materials.
For non-highlighted materials, increase, in the downwind direction, as necessary, the
isolation distance shown under'PUBLIC SAFETY'.
Fire. lf tank, rail car or tank truck is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 1600 meters (1 mile) in all
directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 1600 meters (1 mile) in all directions.
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SmallFire. Dry chemical or COr.
Large Fire. Water spray, fog or regular foam.. Move containers from fire area if you can do it without risk.. Do not get water inside containers.. Damaged cylinders should be handled only by specialists.
Fire involving Tanks
' Fight fire from maximum distance or use unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles.
' Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out,. Do not direct water at source of leak or safety devices; icing may occur.
' Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety devices or
discoloration of tank. . ALWAYS stay away from tanks engulfed in fire.
SPILL OR.LEAI(
' Fully encapsulating, vapor protective clothing should be worn for spills and
leaks with no fire.. Do not touch or walk through spilled material.. Stop leak if you can do it without risk.
' lf possible, turn leaking containers so that gas escapes rather than liquid.. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas.. Do not direct water at spill or source of leak.
' Use water spray to reduce vapors or divert vapor cloud drift. Avoid allowing water runoff to
contact spilled material. . lsolate area until gas has dispersed.
FIRSTAID. Move victim to fresh air. . Call 911 or emergency medical service.. Give artificial respiration if victim is not breathing.
' Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim ingested or inhaled the substance;give artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one.way
valve or other proper respiratory medical device.. Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult.. Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes.
' ln case of contact with liquefied gas, thaw frosted parts with lukewarm water.
' ln case of contact with substance, immediately flush skin or eyes with running water for
at least 20 minutes.
' ln case of contact with Hydrogen fluoride, anhydrous (UN1052), flush skin and
eyes with water for 5 minutes; then, for skin exposures rub on a calcium/jelly
combination;for eyes flush with a water/calcium solution for 15 minutes.. Keep victim warm and quiet. . Keep victim under observation,. Effects of contact or inhalation may be delayed.
' Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved and take
precautions to protect themselves.
HOW TO USE TABLE 1 . INITIAL ISOLATION AND
PROTECTIVE ACTION DISTANCES
The responder should already have:
. ldentified the material by its lD Number and Name; (if an lD Number cannot be
found, use the Name of Material index in the blue-bordered pages to locate that
number.). Found the three-digit guide for that material in order to consult the emergency
actions recommended jointly with this table;. Noted the wind direction.
Look in Table 1 (the green-bordered pages) for the lD Number and Name of the Material
involved in the incident. Some lD Numbers have more than one shipping name listed-
look for the specific name of the material. (lf the shipping name is not known and
Table 1 lists more than one name for the same lD Number, use the entry with the
largest protective action distances.)
Determine if the incident involves a SMALL or LARGE spill and if DAY or NIGHT.
Generally, a SMALL SPILL is one which involves a single, small package (e.9., a drum
containing up to approximately 200 liters), a small cylinder, or a small leak from a large
package. A LARGE SPILL is one which involves a spill from a large package, or
multiple spills from many small packages. DAY is any time after sunrise and before
sunset. NIGHT is any time between sunset and sunrise.
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Direct all persons to move, in a crosswind
direction, away from the spill to the
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material, spill size, and whether day or night, Table 1 gives the downwind distance-in
kilometers and miles-forwhich protective actions should be considered. For practical
purposes, the Protective Action Zone (i.e., the area in which people are at risk of
harmful exposure) is a square, whose length and width are the same as the downwind
distance shown in Table 1.
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spill site and working away from the site in the downwind direction. When a water-
reactive TIH producing material is spilled into a river or stream, the source of the toxic
gas may move with the current or stretch from the spill point downstream for a substantial
distance.
The shape of the area in which protective actions should be taken (the Protective
Action Zone) is shown in this figure. The spill is located at the center of the small
circle. The larger circle represents the lNlTlAL ISOLATION zone around the spill.
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NOTE 1: See "lntroduction To Table 1 - lnitial lsolation And Protective Action
Distances" for factors which may increase or decrease Protective Action
Distances.
NOTE 2: See Table 2 - Water-Reactive Materials which Produce Toxic Gases for the
list of gases produced when these materials are spilled in water.
Call the emergency response telephone number listed on the shipping paper, or the
appropriate response agency as soon as possible for additional information on the material,
safety precautions, and mitigation procedures.
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Street Clothing and Work Uniforms. These garments, such as uniforms worn by police
and emergency medical services personnel, provide almost no protection from the harmful
effects of dangerous goods.
Structura! Fire Fighters' Protective Clothing (SFPC). This category of clothing, often
called turnout or bunker gear, means the protective clothing normally worn by fire fighters
during structuralfire fighting operations. lt includes a helmet, coat, pants, boots, gloves and
a hood to cover parts of the head not protected by the helmet and facepiece. This clothing
must be used with full-facepiece positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
This protective clothing should, at a minimum, meet the OSHA Fire Brigades Standard
(29 CFR 1910.156). Structural fire fighters' protective clothing provides limited protection
from heat and cold, but may not provide adequate protection from the harmful vapors or
liquids that are encountered during dangerous goods incidents. Each guide includes a
statement about the use of SFPC in incidents involving those materials referenced by that
guide. Some guides state that SFPC provides limited protection. ln those cases, the responder
wearing SFPC and SCBA may be able to perform an expedient, that is quick "in-and-out",
operation. However, this type of operation can place the responder at risk of exposure,
injury or death. The incident commander makes the decision to perform this operation only
if an overriding benefit can be gained (i.e., perform an immediate rescue, turn off a valve to
control a leak, etc.). The coveralltype protective clothing customarily worn to fight fires in
forests or wildlands is not SFPC and is not recommended nor referred to elsewhere in this
guidebook.
Positive Pressure Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA). This apparatus provides
a constant, positive pressure flow of air within the facepiece, even if one inhales deeply while
doing heavy work. Use apparatus certified by NIOSH and the Department of Labor/Mine
Safety and Health Administration in accordance with 42 CFR Part 84. Use it in accordance
with the requirements for respiratory protection specified in OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134
(Respiratory Protection) and/or 29 CFR 1910.156 (0 (Fire Brigades Standard), Chemical-
cartridge respirators or other filtering masks are not acceptable substitutes for positive pressure
self-contained breathing apparatus. Demandtype SCBA does not meet the OSHA 29 CFR
1910.156 (0(1)(i) of the Fire Brigades Standard. lf it is suspected that a Chemical Warfare
Agent (CW) is involved, the use of N|OSH-certified respirators with CBRN protection are
highly recommended.
Chemical Protective Clothing and Equipment. Safe use of this type of protective clothing
and equipment requires specific skills developed through training and experience. lt is
generally not available to, or used by, first responders. This type of special clothing may
protect against one chemical, yet be readily permeated by chemicals for which it was not
designed. Therefore, protective clothing should not be used unless it is compatible with the
released material. This type of special clothing offers little or no protection against heat and/
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Protective Suits (NFPA 1992 & 1993), also known as Level B* or C* protection (OSHA29
CFR 1910.120, Appendix A & B) or suits for chemical/biological terrorism incidents (NFPA
1994), class 1 ,2or 3 Ensembles. No single protective clothing materialwill protect you from
all dangerous goods. Do not assume any protective clothing is resistant to cold and/or heat
or flame exposure unless it is so certified by the manufacturer. (NFPA 1991 5-3 Flammability
Resistance Test and 5-6 Cold Temperature Performance Test)
* Consult glossary for additional protection levels under the heading "Protective Clothing".
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16 FOR DEFINITIONS OF TERMS USED.INCLUDED IN APPROPRI/qTE SECTIONSGAS HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED INCPR AND THE HSDS CONTAINS ALL THE
I HAZARD IDENTIFICATIONI:HERGENCY OVERVIEW: AMHONIA IS A PUNGENT.SMELLING, TOXIC, CORROSIVE, NON-
l:li *ii; q rui, il*ru, llffi li iii:l.ilEi ; [tr:]t*^i :iif i;it],liinilii,'*.]AbOE COUGHING AND BREATHING DIFFICULTY. OVEREXPOSURE TO THIS GAS MAY BE
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FROSTBITE. THIS 6A3 IS LIGHTER THAN AIR AND CAN ACCUMULATE IN HIGHS. (CONTINUED ON FOLLOWING PAGE)
l*llgy:, IIIELED AS A N'N-FLAHMABLE GAS, rr cAN BURN. AMM'NTA rs Nor READTL'IGNITED, BUT EXPLOSIONS OF A}'IMONIA IN CONFINED SPACES HAVE BEEN REPORTED.vAPoR cLoUDs oF THE GAS MAY BE CoNTROLLED USING A iIATER FoG. IF INVOLVED IN AFIRE, AMMONIA CAN DECOMPOSE, FORMING VERY FLAHHABLE HYDROGEN AND ToxIcNITROGEN DIOXIDE. PERSONS WHO RESPOND TO RELEASES OF AI'IHONIA MUST PROTECTTHEMSELVES FROM INHALATION OF THE AMHONIA GASES AND MISTS, ESPECIALLY IN
al:l:.,II.r,9H-lR:_PgryIIIND oF rHE RELEASE. EXTREME cAurroN MUSr BE usED t'lHENESPONDING TO RELEASES.
OF OVEREXPOSURE BY ROUTE OF EXPOSURE:SIGNIFICANT ROUTE OF OVEREXPOSURE FOR THIS GAS IS BY INHALATION. THEPARAGRAPHS DESCRIBE SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE BY ROUTE OF EXPOSURE.
]NHALATTON: INHALATION OF AMI'IONIA VAPORS MAY LEAD TO IRRITATION OF THE NOSElUq-rlloAr. ExposuRES T0 HrGH coNcENTRATroNs oF AMM'NTA GAs cAN LEAD ToSYMPTOMS SUCH AS COUCHING, LABORED BREATHING, SORE THROAT, AND IN SOME
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HAZ.ARDOUS MATERIAL INFORMATION SYSTEH
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EPEATED AMMONIA OVEREXPOSURES BY INHAL.ATION CAN RESULT IN EHPHYSEMA. THEYMPTOMS ASSOCIATED WITH SPECIFIC AMMONIA CONCENTRATIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
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iS^lli"priuiiii:;ilFi ril,Hrlr,riri; rB,T,il*xi,,,,=AFFECTED PARTS CtrNTI V TN EI AI.IIIE?O 'I ?Fhr.AFFE.TED PARrs eENrLy rr.r s[aNrers. aiiEnnril;i=ii,'';;"?;l'Fii.#r'3*t'r|fif,! IXE63;Hrl]'X;_,f1+.E"II:,i:F:gi;l-li:l-i;_fll BoDy rN rHE ARHprr. ENcouRAcErcrrH ro GENTLY ExERcrse inE AFFE.TED pnnr wHrLE BErNG fiXffiil: 5H[MMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
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JrlosroN sENsrrrvrry To ME.HANTcAL rMpAcr: N.T
'ENSrrrvE.:XPLOSION SENSITIVITY TO STATIC DISCHARGE: THERE IS INSUFFIcIENT INF.RMATIoNfi,Sftfi'frll.TIi*i3,8f,;.i;,iS,i;t;;:iliiiii'ti;I: ;il+il.lffFiff"E;-btSyiffi?A HIGH
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-SOUNDS FROI.I VENTING SAFETY DEVICEIII*_.._rF AuMoNrA rs TNVoLVED rN AITO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENVIRONMENTAL
WITHDRAW IMHEDTATELY INOR ANY DISCOLORATION OFFIREI FIRE RUNOFF WATER
DAMAGE.
CASE OF RISING
TANKS DUE TO THESHOULD BE CONTAINED
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS . PERSONAL PROTECTION
AUTOMATIC MONITORING DEVICES FOR AMMONIA,;i];-OiVEEi.
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RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: M.AINTAIN AIRBORNE CONTAMINANT CONCENTRATIONS BELOWExP0suRE LrHrrs L rsrED rN sEcrroN z rcor'.iiosrrroN AND TNFoRMATT0N oNI}9XIBISIISl; II-*:=:rRlIgII. l*qtqiriorq is NEEDED, usE oNLy pRorEcrroN
CONCENTRATION RESPIRATORY EQUIPHENT
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'RESSURE,H AN AUXILIARY POSITIVE PRESSURE SCBA. - -
GAS HASK WITH CANISTER TO PROTECT AGAINST AHMONIA OR
E PROTECTION: SPLASH GOCGLES OR SAFETY GLASSES AND FACE SHIELD. IFcEssARY' REFER To u.s. osHA 29 cFR r9l0.Iss, oR CAN.ADLAN STANDARDS.
MECHANICAL RESISTANT GLOVES WHEN HANDLING CYLINDERS OFGLovES FoR rNDusrRrAL usE. usE TRrir_E-er-ov.s FoR sprLL6 AccTDENTAL RELEASE mrasunesl. rF nEcEiinnv, REFER T0I58 OR APPROPRIATE STANDARDS OF CAruNNA.--
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HAZARDS, USE FOOT PROTECTION, AS PES.NiNEO IN U.S. OSHA 29 CFR.
} PHYSIcAL AND .HEMIcAL PROPERTIES
VAPOR DENSITY aJ2 DEG F: O.tT Kc./it3 (0.048 IB/FT3)
Eiiilifl,3x^$ft; llii^: i,1,, i:i,tll.rcABlEFREEZING POINT:
fo, u9.rlrfy-ii,r wnrEn, ;77 DEG c (-107 DEc F)
ll'roitif;-lli}Iri 1 ArM: -ss.4 DEc c (-zs.z DEG F)
J4!oR pniisuiE (psrA), l;3.; 55 PPH (DErEcrroN)
llFflsf8-'ffilf5 .GrS/LB) : 22 ' 6PH: ']r': il31 lFFiiSlSi!, (A 1z solurroN rN wArER wrLL
lorrrrcrENr wArER./'rL DrsrRrBUrrrfil'f;'+ ;lr;*iiirr.
APPEARAN'E AND coLoR: AMH'NTA rs A puNcENT-sr,rELLING, ToxIc, coRR,srvE GAsSll|'^f-:'5[33tllx3 Pil;;i;;:':m,i:,il;yiFs;ix*;;fi+ o*, F,HES srRoNcLy rN
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;TABILITY: STABLE.
hi:tiriix iEE:i'ii;,T*-i&:ii'ssgr;F;s;,iffi'-rn*ffiEr*^x? r;il*,EN Ar'EMPERATURES IN THE PRESENcE 0F METALi-iucu as rRoN,-uicrer- AND zrNc AND, Tollessen exr.Hr, cnrafiiic-iunrAcEs,-suci as poncefar*-n*o pul,rrcE. rN rHEr--ENCE 0F cATALYsrs, DECoMposrrror.r siciNs as r-ow-ai'-soo DEc (572 DEG F)Ni:rs C.MPLETE Ar 500-;00-bee c cgiz-riiz oee F). ii ins also BEEN RE''RTEDIAT THE MArN PRoDUcrs oF c0t'tBusrloN rN-arn (AT./oR ngoi;e rso DEG c (r4s6 DEGI
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AMI'I0NIUM NITRATE vr tlr I r\ureE'rr f, Iu,\luE ANU
lnu,=*..u* t',rrH .uHrcH suBsrANcE rs rNcoHpATrBLE: Ar-rH'NrA rs Nor cor,rpArrBLEWITH H0ST METALS, ACIDS, OR OXIDIZERS. aUfqOXIA CAN FoRM trypr narrrtr r.nMDnrrr,UATUIZEI(S. AM}IONIA CAN FORM EXPLOSIVE COMPOUNDSt''rrH HERCURY' GOLD oR srLvER coHPouNts oi THE ELEI'IENTa. AHMoNTA REAcrsvToLENTLY l{rrH TELLURIUH TETRABR0MTd- ar,ril rErnAcHLoRrDE, cHLoRrNE, BRoMTNE,5iy#l*f ,:.ol.,II:.lII5II1Lgg.ql. giliit-ob', -aNn r,lrrH AcrD HALTDES, ETHyLENEoxrDE' AND HYPocHLoRrrEs (TNcLUDTNC HousEHoLD BLEl,cHt: ffii;iii.=il';EX;, cANloccuR rF AMM0NTA (oR AMH'NTA-coNTArNr'o pnopucrsl ARE MIxED .,rrH H0usEH,LDIsL EacH .
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AZARD0US P0LYMERIZ.ATIoN: WILL NOT occuR.
FIRE, OR CONTA,CT l,llTH INCOMPATIBLETO AVOID: EXTREME HEAT,
THERE ANY OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MATERIAL?
INFORMATION
FOLLOWING INFORI'IATION IS FOR AI'IHONIA (GAS):
IONDITIoNS
HEMICALS.
ART IV IS
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Io,,CITY DATA: THE
SUSPECTED CANCER
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Ei! iiffiiif#Sil; fliliilt = lB,tB,i.t(*?,t+IHI.'LDLO (UNKNOWN, MAN) = tS? t4G/KclD50 (ORAL, RAT) = 350 HG,/KGliii iinxftt;I8il; Eili : isBB Fiy,ri X8U['TcL0 ( I NHALATToN, cAT) = 1000 pptl/to l,tii,iurEs
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MUTATI0N IN MIcROORGANISt'ls (ESCHERICHIA CoH) = tE00 pptl/s HoURsaYTocENIc ANALYsTs (RAT, TNHALATToN) =-'r9,80 o sc/t4s/r6 WEEKSPuo (TNHALATTON, UOUSg j =" rrast p?t4/t HouR
AGENT: AH}IONIA IS NoT F0UND ON THE FOLL0WING LISTS: FEDERALC'AUOSHA oR IARC AND THEREFORE rs Nor coNsroEnED To BE, NORCANCER-CAUSING AGENT BY THESE AGENCIES.
PRODUCT: AHI{ONIA IS SEVERELY IRRITATING TO CONTAMINATED TISSUE.
OF PRODUCT: AMM'NIA IS NOT KNowN To BE A SKIN OR RESPIRAT'RY
RITANCY OF
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HUTAQENICITY: AHI'IONIA HAS NOT BEEN REPORTED TO CAUSE MUTAGENIc EFFECTS INlHUI'IANS' AMM0NTA HAS BEEN REPORTED ro-ceusE MUTAGENTC EFFEcrs IN SpECrFrcla*tunr- TrssuEs DURINc EipinrmeNTAL irub-rEs ,urrH Exp's,RES AT RELATTVEL' HrcHDOSES.
]NnnvoroXrcrry: Ar,rHoNrA HAS Nor BEEN
TERATOGENICITY: AMI4ONIA HAS NOT BEEN
f,:tutrrcrrvE roxrcrry: AMr,roNrA rs NorEFFECTS IN HUMANS.
REPORTED TO CAUSE EHBRYOTOXIC EFFECTS
REPORTED TO CAUSE TER.ATOGENIC EFFECTS.
EXPECTED TO CAUSE ADVERSE REPRODUCTIVE
J Nurooe* rs A
'HEMT.AL t'THICH .AUSES
'ERM..NENT cHANcEs ro GENETT. MATERIAL.toruar sucH THAT THE cHar'reis ,,ILL pnopneirE THR,,GH GENERATT'N LINE.. ANEMBRYoroxrN rs A CHEMTCAL l.lHIcH cnuiEs-bAuAGE To A orvEloprNe EHBRyo (r.E.
Iiiiii^i!=rsiiii EiiEr^+r;r;,'idr!::rti-li.l:l^l:;i'ili;iri..;irim il;:,r"DAMAGE TO A DEVELOPING FETUS, BUT TIIE--OAUAEE NOiS_NOi PROPAGATE ACROSS
l'"*fiil'ffi+h iil'i;rA.fi5E+iil'lifrii:;il rs .ANy susiiaNcE wurcr i*iEnFERES rN
BroLoGrcAL EXPoSURE rNDrcES (BErS); cuRRENTLY, Br0LocrcAL ExposuRE rNDrcES
lBErs) HAvE Nor BEEN oerinrqrrueu FoR amrib-Nrn.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
}.. WORK PRACTICES MUST BE AIMED AT ELIMINATING ENVIR,NMENTAL CONTAHINATIoN.
ENVIRONI,IENTAL STABILITY: AMI.IONIA IS STABLE AND FOUND NATURALLY IN THEI:i iiilliir,,r E: rniiie i x Eif ii-iSiitrimii. * f^[;
l+ *ht?ifi ff -; l; tir^ I' A r M ED
TNFORMATION FOR AI'II'IONIA IS AVAILABLE AS FOLLOI.JS:
[u;irifiI',[orfi',r],Ii,^;i'ri?*rxlr #rir+f-s,ri,x.;ogi;,,:yLFi,E,,iil,ril,r,..O THE SOIL.
lg==tuuDArroN: tdHEN AMH.NIA A''EARS rN wArER ,NDER rHE N'RMAL coNDrrr'NS:AERoBrc) ' rr Is RAPTDLY coNvERTEo ro-r.irinarE sy NirniircnrroN, THE pRrNcrpAL
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NTRoDucrroN oF AMM0NTA. THE BAcrrnin inar oxrDrzE nr,tror.rra ro NrrRrqTE AREIneely oF THE GENUs NrrnoiouoNAs; cor.rvEh-sroN oF NTTRITE To NTTRATE rsJ rED our PRrMAR,rv sv iHi eEr'rui HrinoiacrER. rEupenarunr, oxyGEN suppLy,Nu' PH oF THE WATER nnE rncions rN oirEil,riNrNc THE RATE oF oxrDATroN.I
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r3+3fillitx#^1i3il' ,it3xlirffir A HrGH AFFrNrry FoR GAsEous AMMoNTA WHEN LEAFI
SOIL ADSORPTION./MOBILITY: AMMONIA IS sTRoNGLY ADSoRBED oN SoILI AND oN
T![! iliitiiii;=:l,,llir ili:iiiiilir- ir:lr irm;iiilnii: :][Eillll*: *, :' I
+i:iffi;i-iilirlitl?nfii;ifklit,ii'th;iiii:ilhli"liilirff,illiirii,lmr,,
},,,,, oF MATERIAL oN PLANTS OR ANIMALS: DUEa,'roNra, ANTMALS ExposED io rHrs
'R,DUCT ,,rLL
iliii+ l3-k,$lriuIi irh,3-r3i]^ilr iiits=iliii
TO THE CORROSIVE NATURE OFEXPERIENCE TISSUE DAMAGE,
CAN ALSO BE A FACTOR IN THEAHMONIA MAY BE ADVERSELY
Tll^ lttftil$itirui$ii Hllsiiffi :i'iliii$ ii IFil* ;iliilir;llfllriri,
irP,
iEbi+iE i8i,lli"?lFllilli,lf, f:fl,;lll,lI;.Siil:n,l[lf;il'liifj-liii,''NALrLc (GoLDFrsH, YELLow pERcH) = z.o-z.E pptl/L- 4 DAysl9l0g- (CRAYFISH) = d0-80 pptt/3 DAYS
filq'[31l5+'.[iy:*i .7-1;'*Ei[i:.riflHs' LCE0 (coHo SALHoN) = o .48 tte/us6 HouRS
Lc50 (currHRoAT TRour FRy, sALMo panir = 0.5-l. a Hc/us6 HouRSG50 (RAINBOW TROUT: FERTILIZED EcG, ALEVINS ( 050 DAYS OLD) r FRy (85 DAYS OLD) ,
tii' illil I :i- ti+li:: :. ll ii:fu i :31i,\E{i3;.;:':',, H. uR s, e 6H. u R s-C5O ( SALVEL INUS FONTINAL IS) = A-.96- i . O; HC/L , g6 HOURStso (cATosromus pLATyRHyNcHos) = o.6zo-.az Hr,,/L, g6 HouRSE50 (OIMEPHALES pROHELAS) = 0.7s-3.4 NG/L, 96 HOuRs-c50 (cATosrMus coHMERsoNr ) = o .29 -t .4 t4c/L, 96 HouRsf50 (LEPOMrS HACROCHTRUS) = o,26-4.6 t4c/L, 96 HouRsDso (LEpot'rrs MAcRgcHTRUS) = o.oz4-z,s t4c/L, 48 HguRsaso (l,trcRoprERUS sALHoTDES) = )0.21-r .i-nett, ge HouRS
ft' iiluiil:fuiIiliii;'i r:i,i;iri';, ii,ii;;;::
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'c>t (NorRoPrs sPILOPTERUS) = r .2- 1 . ss t4c/L, g6 HouRSI5O (LEPOMIS CYANELLUS) = 0.6.2.I NE)t,- 96 HOURSI
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lrr. DrsposAL coNSrDERATroNs
PREPARING WASTES FOR DISPOSAL: PRODUCT REMOVED FRoI,I THE cYLINDER HUST BETDISP0SED oF IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROPRIATE U.S. FEDERAL, STATET AND LOCALIISglltlJIgI:.0R t{rrH REGUaATIoNS or ce*nbA AND rrs pnovrNcEs. RET,RN cylTNDERS.-vllTH RESTDUAL pRoDucr ro AIRGAS, INC. Db Nor DrsposE oF LocALLy.
Ito. TRANSpoRrArroN rNFoRMArroN
THIS 6A3 IS HAZARDOUS AS DEFINED BY 49 CFR I72.LOI BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
JRANSPORTATION.'Fon u.s. DoHEsrrc SHTpMENTS:
{iilfI,fiiiilifriltlnp*?.,,*rprroN' 3l{if8;-iilrilxsi: 6As,
PACKING GROUP: NoT APPLIcABLE
J"'LABELCS) REQUIRED: cLAss 2.2 (NoN-FLAMMABLE GAS)
ToRru AMERTcAN EHERGEN'' REspoNsE GUTDEBooK NUMBER (2000): rz., FoRJNTERNATIONAL SHIPHENTS :TROPER SHIPPING NAI'IE: AMM0NIA, ANHYDR0USlazanp cLASs NUMBER AND DEscRrprroN: z.i (Toxrc GAS), I (coRRosIVE)UN IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: UN l00EiACKING GROUP: NoT APPLISABLElor LABEL(s) REeurRED, iim$.iil"?i6irc GAS); cLASS 8
Iifilx.^l5rl;+x-irxffixfil^-i:'fl#',E3lBf;iiEI xy'+fiE ;E8lfiil,i?uo, rRANSp'RrArroN
BE A I'IARINE POLLUTANT <4g CFR I72.IOI , APPENDIX B).
TRANSPORT CANADA TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS REGULATIONS: AMMONIA IS
ff:ri;:lflxii,i$liffiliyfiil:ii;r-,r5n,iri:ri,:i,:iil,isrJ.i+IffitTiyr,r;n,,=tt sHrPMENrs rHAT 0RrGrNArE rN THE u.s. FoR sxrpr,rgNri vra GRouND rrirSil"U*t'lArL THAT 0RTGTNATE rN CANADA, THE ror-iowrr.re rHronlrarioH rs AppLrcABLE.
txss 3ii!3'il3rxl['o*, DEScRrprr,N: lT!.i,if;-plffflx8li no,,, ,I '?ilr:[;fi3]"N NUMBER, ,:frol[B;,,',
lAaiRD LABEL(S) REQuTRED, *0T APPLICABLE
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15. REGULATORY INFOR}IATION
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]oorrroNAl u. s. REGULATToNS:
U.S. SARA REPORTING REQUIREMENTS: AMHONIA Is SUBJEcT To
SfiEffi[EIil';,S'-:i8ll8Hi,ii?;*oll+,^XB :ll.or-iiire, rr THE REPORTING
OF THE SUPERFUND
-CHEMICAL NAME
MHONI A
SARA 502 SARA 504(49 CFR 355I APPENDIX A (40 CFR TABLE 302.4)YES YES
SARA 313(40 cFR 372.65)
YES
1, ". SARA THRESHOLD PLANNTNG QUANTITy: 800 LB ez7 Kc)rt.a. cERcLA RE',RTABLE euANTrry (Re): AMM0NTA cERcLA Re = 100 LB (4s.4 KG);AHHONIA EHS (EXTREMELY HAZARD0US SUBSTANCE) RQ = 100 LB (45.4 KG).TI.S. TSCA INVENTORY STATUS: AMHONIA IS LISTED oN THE TSCA INVENTORY.
lH[l#;1"5'3F-3!.+FSf ill?X;'ef'+fiI't.-:i*'Xfi'il,lo,ll',fi-=[Sffililno,o*rrry!r auuorur^ rs r0,000 LB 4450 KG). coMpLrANcE *ITH THE osHA pRocEss sAFETy
iilillilr:,-uiii,:ri'-rfuril:iru=*riiiir:ii;ii;i;['i!'iii'lili;i::iii=-::AHMONIA IS DESIGNATED AS A HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE UNDER SECTION 3II(B)(2)(A) OF
IlF,['lE+^h,lffi5E-i3'hp'i;],'iil;*ii,3:"lli.iililff,xililisl,;i;;xF;ih:[*.!r nuuonra.
l's' srATE REGULAT,R' TNF'RHATI0N: AHM'NIA rs covERED ,NDER THE FoLLo,,rNGDEcrrrc srATE REGULATToNS:
I-ASKA. DESIGNATED ToxIc AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES: AMMONIA.ar-rF'RNrA - peRutssrBLE ExposuRE LrMrrs FoR cHEHIcAL .,NTAMTNANTS: AMM'NTA.llonrna - suBSTANCE LrST: AHMoNTA.
,ll.LIN0IS - ToXIC SUBSTANCE LIST: AMHONTA.
I\NSAS - SECTION soZ/St3 LIST: AHMONTA.lt 'ACHUSETTS - SUBST.ANCE LIST: AI,|MONIAtI','.lESorA - LIST 0F uaznRoous SUBSTANCES: AMMONTA.
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ssouRr - EMPLoYER TNFoRMATIoN,/Toxrc iunsrancE Lrsr: AMMoNTA.
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-NORTH DAKOTA - LIST OF HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS, REPORTABLE QUANTITIES: AMMONIA.
frHusvr-vANrA - HAZARDous suBSTANcE LIST: AlrMoNrA
IHODE ISLAND . HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE LIST: AMMONIA
TEXAS - HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE LIsT: AHH0NIA.
1|EST VIRGINIA . HAZA.RDOUS SUBSTANCE LIST: AMHONIA
!rscoxsrN - T0xIc AND HAzARDous SUBSTTTNCES: AHMoNTA
CALIFORNIA SAFE DRINKING WATER AND TOXIC ENFORCEMENT ACT (PROPOSITION 55):
fuuonrn rs Nor oN THE cALTFoRNTA pRoposlTroN 6s LIsrs.
C6A LABELING:
ISXH.I;r. LTQUTD AND GAs ,NDER pRESSURE.
TAN CAUSE EYEI SKIN' AND RESPIRATORY TRACT BURNS.JVOID BREATHING GAS.
lrone nNo usa t+rrH ADEQUATE vENrrLATroN.IEEP AWAY FROT'I HEAT, FLAMES, AND SPARKS.
DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN OR CLOTHING.
li- oNLy t,lrTH EQUTPHENT 0F COMPATTBLE MATERTAL AND CoNSTRUCTTON.
!'. ;NDER TEMPERATURE SHOULD NoT EXCEED 52 DEG c Ct25 DEG F).
TLOSE VALVE AFTER EACH USE AND WHEN EI,IPTY.
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ACCORDANCE WITH THE MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET.
SUCK.BACK INTO CYLINDER MAY CAUSE RUPTURE.
l::I:^::: ^ BA'K FL.t'' PREVENTATI,E DEvrcE rN PIPTNG'
IF INHALED, REI,IOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL
IESPIRATTON. (RESCUER HAY RECEM CHEt'rrCAL BURNS AS A RESULT OF CIVTNG H0UTHIO MOUTH), IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. CALL A PHYSICIAN. KEEP
UNDER MEDICAL OBSERVATION.
l* 'ASE oF coNTAcr, IMMEDTATEL, FLUSH E,ES oR sKrN wrrH *ATER FoR AT LEAsr 15TINUTES WHILE REMOVINc CONTAMINATED cLoTHING AND SHoES. cALL A PHYSIcIAN.
IASH CLoTHTNG BEFoRE REUSE. (DTSCARD C0NTAMINATED SHoES).
lo NoT REMOVE THrS PRoDUCT LABEL.
ADDITIONAL CANADIAN REGULATIONS :
IANADTAN DSL,/NDSL INVENTORY STATUS: AMMONIA IS ON THE DSL INVENTORY.
IANADTAN ENVTRONHENTAL PROTECTION ACT (CEPA) PRIORTTTES SUBSTANCES LrSTS:
AMMONIA IS NOT ON THE CEPA PRIORITIES SUBSTANCES LISTS.
CANADIAN WHMIS SYMBOLS:tr-ass A: coMPRESSED GAST ;S E: CoRRoSIVE MATERIAL
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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RELATE TO ITS USE IN COMBINATION WITH.ANY OTHER MATERIAL OR IN ANY OTHER
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(See also Section 2.1.2 of the Emergencv Response plan)
The following steps will be followed in the event of an ammonia explosion in a building. The
steps should be followed in the order set out below, unless more than one crew is mobilized, in
which case some of the steps can be taken simultaneously by different crews. The Incident
Commander has the authority to vary from the steps set out below if he deems it necessary in the
circumstances to protect public health, safety or the environment.
CAUTION: INHALATION OF ANYDROUS AMM0NIA CAN CAUSEINCAPACITATION, SERIOUS INJURY AND DEATH.
1.An ammonia explosion would most likely occur suddenly. The person who would first
witness the explosion should immediately contact his or her supervisor who would activate
the evacuation alarm by using the "dial 184" notification system.
Evacuate all personnel from the Mill site to a location upwind of the impacted area, and
account for all personnel, including all contractors and visitors at the Mill and all ore, product
and reagent truck drivers, in accordance with the Emergency Evacuation and Shutdown
Procedure described in Appendix J.
Determine lncident Commander. The Incident Commander will be the Mill Manager, or in
his absence the Mill Superintendent, or in the absence of both the Mill Manager and the Mill
Superintendent, the RSO. Shift Foremen are in charge and are responsible for all emergency
procedures until the Incident Commander arrives.
Determine crews that may be required (see Section 4.2.2 of the Plan for a discussion of the
available crews at the disposal of the Incident Commander).
Mobilize trained personnel and emergency equipment such as SCBAs, first aid equipmentetc. See U.S. Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials SafetyAdministration 2008 Emergency Response Guidebook (the "DOT Guidebook") foi
appropriate protective clothing. In that Guidebook, anhydrous ammonia has an ID No. of
1005 and is covered by Guide No. 125. A copy of Guide 125 is artached to this Appendix.
Initiate rescue operations for any people who may be trapped as a result of the explosion; do
this only with properly trained and equipped personnel.
Guard against possible fires by shutting off electrical circuits, isolating gas lines and
eliminating ignition sources from affected areas.
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8. In the event of fire, follow procedures set out on Guide No. 125. If the fire is in
Building, follow the procedures in Appendix E in addition to the procedures
Appendix.
9. Isolate utility lines affected by the fire.
10. Extinguish the fire and post a fire watch for flare-ups.
11.In cases where the fire is not extinguished within thirty minutes of discovery, the area must
be barricaded off after extinguishing and left undisturbed until released by MSHA and DUSA
management.
13. Attend to any injured persons:
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to aid in the event of any injuries to personnel:
o David Turk;
Move victim to fresh air;
Give artificial respiration if victim is not breathing;
Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim ingested or inhaled the substance;
give artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way
valve or other proper respiratory medical device;
Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult;
Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes;
In case of contact with liquefied gas, thaw frosted parts with lukewarm water;
In case of contact with substance, immediately flush skin or eyes with running water
for at least 20 minutes;
In case of burns, immediately cool affected skin for as long as possible with cold
water. Do not remove clothing if adhering to skin;
Control any bleeding;
Treat for shock, if necessary;
Immobilize any fractures and stabilize for transportation;
Scan the injured for excessive alpha prior to transporting if time allowso (If alpha is excessive or there is no time to scan, notify the clinic/hospital
personnel and the Radiation Safety Office);
Keep victim warm and quiet;
Keep victim under observation. Effects of contact or inhalation may be delayed;
The Safety Coordinator or a Safety Technician will notify the following as needed:o Blanding Clinic 678-2254 or 678-3434 (930 N. 400 w.)o San Juan Hospital, Monticello 678-2830 or 587-2116 (364 W. 1st N.)o Ambulance Service, Blanding Dial911o Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the materials involved and take
precautions to protect themselves; and
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. If the Mill ambulance is used, an attendant must ride with the injured person in
addition to the driver, except where the injured person could normally be transported
in a car or pickup.
14. Initiate necessary steps to contain and./or neutralize the release of ammoniathat caused the
explosion, such as spraying with water fog, turning off valves, etc.
o See Material Safety Data Sheet attached to this Appendix; ando See Exhibit 7 for a list and locations of the main shut-off valves.
15.If the incident involves an uncontrolled release of 100 pounds (20 gallons) or more of
anhydrous ammonia, the incident is classified as a Site Area Eemergency and could pose a
hazard to the public. If the incident involves an uncontrolled release of between 35 pounds (7
gallons) and 100 pounds (20 gallons) of anhydrous arnmonia, it is classified as an Alert. In
either case, notify the community emergency response coordinator for the local emergency
planning committee as soon as possible (within 15 minutes of declaration of the emergency,
if possible) as follows:
o Rick M. Bailey 587-3225 (work)
587-2313 (home)
Also make the following notifications as soon as possible:
o Blanding Fire House and Sheriff s office:
Blanding Fire
350 West 200 South, Blanding
Phone number is 911
Sheriff s Office
297 West South Main, Monticello
Phone number is 911 or [phone]
o Blanding Police
Dial 91 1,678-2916 or 678-2334
o Highway Patrol
Dial 911 or 587-2000
In its notifications to the foregoing offsite officials, the Mill personnel making the
notification should advise of the expected quantity of anhydrous ammonia released and
provide the Mill's initial recommendation for offsite protective actions, which are that the
offsite response authorities should follow the recommendations for releases of anhydrous
ammonia contained in the DOT Guidebook. tn the DOT Guidebook, Anhydrous ammonia
has an ID No. of 1005 and is covered by Guide No. 125. Initial isolation and protective
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action distances are set out in Table 1 to the DOT Guidebook. Copies of the relevant
portions of the Guidebook are attached to this Appendix. An uncontrolled release of the
contents of one of the anhydrous ammonia tanks at the Mill would be similar to an
uncontrolled release from a rail car or tanker truck and would be considered to be a"large
spill" under Table 1 of the DOT Guidebook. The foregoing offsite officials should also be
advised of the conclusions of the Mill's Risk Management Plan, attached hereto as Appendix
K, as it relates to anhydrous ammonia.
16. If the incident involves an uncontrolled release of greater than 35 pounds (7 gallons) of
anhydrous ammonia, report the release to the State of Utah Division of Radiation Control
(801-536-4250 during business hours or after hours to the UDEQ Duty Officer at 801-536-
4123) immediately after notification of offsite authorities, and in any event within one hour
after declaration of the emergency, if possible. This immediate notification is required
because an uncontrolled release of anhydrous arnmonia of greater than 35 pounds (7 gallons)
and up to 100 pounds (20 gallons) is classified as an Alert and a release of 100 pounds (20
gallons) or more is classified as a Site Area Emergency.
17. Notification of Mill Management
The lncident Commander will notify one of the following of all incidents, if not already
alerted and part of the Emergency Response crew:
o R.E. Bartlett
o D. Turk
o R. Wallace
435-678-2495
435 -67 8-7 8O2 or 435 -459-97 86
435-459-t093
18. Notification of Corporate Management:
The Incident Commander is to call Harold Roberts, Ron Hochstein or David Frydenlund
immediately.
o Harold Roberts (Executive Vice President).........303-389-4160 (office)
303-756-9050 (home)
303-902-2870 (cell)
o Ron Hochstein (President) 604-689-7942 (office)
604-931-6334 (home)
604-377-1167 (cell)
o ...David Frydenlund (vice President). ....303-628-7798 (office)
303-221-0098 (home)
303-808-6648 (cell)
19. Inspect facility for residual concentrations of anhydrous ammonia, paying particular attention
to low points. The RSO or Safety Coordinator will make a determination if it is safe for
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personnel to re-enter the facility or any portion of the facility or whether or not any portion of
the facility must remain shut down;
20. Inspect facility for damage that may have resulted from a fire or explosion and identify any of
the following types of damage to facilities
o Structural damage that could pose a hazard to workers. Any such areas should be
cordoned off as appropriate;
o Damage or disability to equipment that is required to prevent releases of radionuclides
exceeding regulatory limits, to prevent exposures to radioactive materials exceeding
regulatory limits or to mitigate the consequences of an accident, when:
o The equipment is required to be available and operable when it is disabled or
fails to function; ando No redundant equipment is available and operable to perform the required
safety function.
In the event of any such damage, the Incident Commander or RSO will make a
determination if it is safe for personnel to re-enter the facility or any portion of the
facility or whether or not any portion of the facility must be shut down because it
cannot be operated safely and in accordance with all license or permit conditions,
laws and regulations; and
o Damage to any licensed material or any device, container or equipment containing
licensed material.
2l.The Incident Commander or RSO will make a determination if it is safe for personnel to re-
enter the facility or any portion of the facility or whether or not any portion of the facility
must remain shut down;
22.The Incident Commander will make the decision to terminate the emergency or enter into
recover mode.
23. Notification of Regulatory Agencies:
A member of Mill management or Corporate management will notify the following
regulating agencies as indicated below:
o Immediate Report to UDEQ may be necessary
The State of Utah, Division of Radiation Control (801-536-4250 during business hours or
after hours to the UDEQ Duty Officer at 801-536-4123) must be notified:
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o Immediately if the event involved byproduct, source or special nuclear
material possessed by the Mill that may have caused or threatens to cause any
individual to receive doses at the levels specified in R313-15 -1202(l)(a) or the
release of radioactive material inside or outside of the restricted area that
could cause an individual to receive an intake five times the annual
permissible intake as specified in R313-15-1202(1)(b); ando as soon as possible, but not later than 4 hours after the discovery of an event
that prevents immediate protective actions necessary to avoid exposures to
radiation or radioactive materials that could exceed regulatory limits or
releases of licensed material that could exceed regulatory limits (events may
include fires, explosions, toxic gas releases etc.) (see 10 CFR 40.60)
o 24 Hour Report to UDEQ may be necessary
The State of Utah, Division of Radiation Control (801-536-4250 during business hours or
after hours to the UDEQ Duty Officer at 801-536-4123) must be notified within 24 hours
after the discovery of:
o any of the events listed in 10 CFR 40.60; oro any of the events listed in R3 13- 15 -1202(2).
o Report to MSHA
I Any fire at the Mill facility must be reported within 15 minutes to rhe MSHA -1-800-746-
1553.
I 24. written Reports
I The RSO will prepare a written report of the incident for Mill files. In addition, rhe RSO willI prepare a written report and submit it to the State of Utah Division of Radiation Control
within 30 days of the incident. The written report will contain the information required by
I R313-15-1203(2) and 10 CFR 40.60 (c)(2), as applicable.
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112 Ammonium nitrate-fuel oil
mixtures
Biological agents
Blasting agent, n.o.s.
Explosive A
Explosive B
Explosive C
Explosives, division 1.1, 1.2,
1.3,1.5 or 1.6
Explosives, division 1.4
Toxins
Acetylene
Acetylene, dissolved
Air, compressed
Air, refrigerated liquid
(cryogenic liquid)
Air, refrigerated liquid
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pressu rized
Carbon dioxide, compressed
Carbon dioxide and Oxygen mixture
Carbon dioxide and Oxygen
mixture, compressed
Oxygen and Carbon dioxide
mixture
Oxygen and Carbon dioxide
mixture, compressed
Carbon dioxide and Nitrous
oxide mixture
Nitrous oxide and Carbon
dioxide mixture
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1014 122
1014 122
1014 122
1014 122
1015 126
1015 126
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1001 116
1001 116
1002 122
1003 122
1003 122
1006 121 Argon
1 006 121 Argon, compressed
1009 126 Bromotrifluoromethane
1009 126 Refrigerant gas R-13B1
1010 116P Butadienes, stabilized
'l 01 0 1 16P Butadienes and hydrocarbon
mixture, stabilized
Butane
Butane mixture
Butylene
Carbon dioxide
Chlorod ifluoromethane
Refrigerant gas R-22
C hlo ropentafluoroetha ne
Refrigerant gas R-1 15
1-Chloro-1 ,2,2,2-
tetrafluoroethane
C h lo rotetraf luoroetha ne
Refrigerant gas R-124
Ch lorotrifl uorometha ne
Refrigerant gas R-13
Cyclopropane
Dichlorod ifluorometha ne
Refrigerant gas R-12
Dichlorofluoromethane
Refrigerant gas R-21
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1018 126
1020 126
1020 126
1021 126
1021 126
1021 126
1022 126
1022 126
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1012 115
1013 120
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1028 126
1028 126
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TOXIC; may be fatal if inhaled, ingested or absorbed through skin.
Vapors are extremely irritating and corrosive.
Contact with gas or liquefied gas may cause burns, severe injury and/or frostbite.
Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.
Runoff from fire control may cause pollution.
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Some may burn but none ignite readily.
Vapors from liquefied gas are initially heavier than air and spread along ground.
Some of these materials may react violently with water.
Cylinders exposed to fire may vent and release toxic and/or corrosive gas through
pressure relief devices.
Containers may explode when heated.
Ruptured cylinders may rocket.
cALL Emergency Response Telephone Number on shipping Paper first. lf
Shipping Paper not available or no answer, refer to appropriate telephone
number listed on the inside back cover.
As an immediate precautionary measure, isolate spill or leak area forat least 100 meters
(330 feet) in all directions.
Keep unauthorized personnel away.
Stay upwind.
Many gases are heavier than air and will spread along ground and collect in low or
confined areas (sewers, basements, tanks).
Keep out of low areas.
Ventilate closed spaces before entering.
:,.,TJYrE:rffiI..SfltN9. Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
' Wear chemical protective clothing that is specifically recommended by the manufacturer.
It may provide little or no thermal protection.. Structural firefighters' protective clothing provides limited protection in fire situations
ONLY; it is not effective in spill situations where direct contact with the substance is
possible.
Spill
' See Table 1 - lnitial lsolation and Protective Action Distances for highlighted materials.
For non-highlighted materials, increase, in the downwind direction, as necessary, the
isolation distance shown under.PUBLIC SAFETY'.
Fire
' lf tank,rail carortanktruckisinvolvedinafire, lS0LATEforl600meters(1 mile) inall
directions;also, consider initial evacuation for 1600 meters (1 mile) in all directions.
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Small Fire. Dry chemical or COr.
Large Fire. Water spray, fog or regular foam.. Move containers from fire area if you can do it without risk.. Do not get water inside containers.. Damaged cylinders should be handled only by specialists.
Fire involving Tanks
' Fight fire from maximum distance or use unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles.
' Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out.. Do not direct water at source of leak or safety devices; icing may occur.
' Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety devices or
discoloration of tank. . ALWAYS stay away from tanks engulfed in fire.
SP..l.li.L:ORrEAf(
' Fully encapsulating, vapor protective clothing should be worn for spills and
leaks with no fire.. Do not touch or walk through spilled material.. Stop leak if you can do it without risk.
' lf possible, turn leaking containers so that gas escapes rather than liquid.. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas.. Do not direct water at spill or source of leak.
' Use water spray to reduce vapors or divert vapor cloud drift. Avoid allowing water runoff to
contact spilled material. . lsolate area until gas has dispersed.
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Move victim to fresh air. . Call 911 or emergency medical service,. Give artificial respiration if victim is not breathing.
' Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim ingested or inhaled the substance;give artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one.way
valve or other proper respiratory medical device.. Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult.. Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes.
' ln case of contact with liquefied gas, thaw frosted parts with lukewarm water.
' ln case of contact with substance, immediately flush skin or eyes with running water for
at least 20 minutes.
ln case of contact with Hydrogen fluoride, anhydrous (UN1052), flush skin and
eyes with water for 5 minutes; then, for skin exposures rub on a calcium/jelly
combination;for eyes flush with a water/calcium solution for 15 minutes,
Keep victim warm and quiet. . Keep victim under observation.
Effects of contact or inhalation may be delayed.
Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved and take
precautions to protect themselves.
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PROTECTIVE ACTION DISTANCES
The responder should already have:
' ldentified the materialby its lD Number and Name; (if an lD Number cannot be
found, use the Name of Materialindex in the blue-bordered pages to locate that
number.)' Found the three-digit guide for that material in order to consult the emergency
actions recommended jointly with this table;. Noted the wind direction.
Look in Table 1 (the green-bordered pages)forthe lD Numberand Name of the Material
involved in the incident. Some lD Numbers have more than one shipping name listed-
look for the specific name of the material. (lf the shipping name is not known and
Table 1 lists more than one name for the same lD Number, use the entry with the
largest protective action distances.)
Determine if the incident involves a SMALL or LARGE spill and if DAY or NIGHT.
Generally, a SMALL SPILL is one which involves a single, small package (e.g., a drum
containing up to approximately 200 liters), a small cylinder, or a small leak from a large
package. A LARGE SPILL is one which involves a spill from a large package, or
multiple spills from many small packages. DAY is any time after sunrise and before
sunset. NIGHT is any time between sunset and sunrise.
(4) Look up the lNlTlAL ISOLATION DISTANCE.
Direct all persons to move, in a crosswind
direction, away from the spill to the
distance specified-in meters and feet.
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material, spill size, and whether day or night, Table 1 gives the downwind distance-in
kilometers and miles-forwhich protective actions should be considered. For practical
purposes, the Protective Action Zone (i.e., the area in which people are at risk of
harmful exposure) is a square, whose length and width are the same as the downwind
distance shown in Table 1.
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(6) lnitiate Protective Actions to the extent possible, beginning with those closest to the
spill site and working away from the site in the downwind direction. When a water-
reactive TIH producing material is spilled into a river or stream, the source of the toxic
gas may move with the current or stretch from the spill point downstream for a substantial
distance.
The shape of the area in which protective actions should be taken (the Protective
Action Zone) is shown in this figure. The spitl is located at the center of the small
circle. The larger circle represents the lNlTlAL ISOLATION zone around the spill.
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Distance
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Distance
NOTE 1: See "lntroduction To Table 1 - Initial Isolation And Protective Action
Distances" for factors which may increase or decrease Protective Action
Distances.
NOTE 2: See Table 2 - Water-Reactive Materials which Produce Toxic Gases for the
list of gases produced when these materials are spilled in water.
Call the emergency response telephone number listed on the shipping paper, or the
appropriate response agency as soon as possible for additional information on the material,
safety precautions, and mitigation procedures.
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Street Clothing and Work Uniforms. These garments, such as uniforms worn by police
and emergency medical services personnel, provide almost no protection from the harmful
effects of dangerous goods.
Structural Fire Fighters' Protective Clothing (SFPC). This category of clothing, often
called turnout or bunker gear, means the protective clothing normally worn by fire fighters
during structuralfire fighting operations. lt includes a helmet, coat, pants, boots, gloves and
a hood to cover parts of the head not protected by the helmet and facepiece. This clothing
must be used with full-facepiece positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
This protective clothing should, al a minimum, meet the OSHA Fire Brigades Standard
(29 CFR 1910.156). Structural fire fighters' protective clothing provides limited protection
from heat and cold, but may not provide adequate protection from the harmful vapors or
liquids that are encountered during dangerous goods incidents. Each guide includes a
statement about the use of SFPC in incidents involving those materials referenced by that
guide. Some guides state that SFPC provides limited protection. ln those cases, the responder
wearing SFPC and SCBA may be able to perform an expedient, that is quick "in-and-out",
operation. However, this type of operation can place the responder at risk of exposure,
injury or death. The incident commander makes the decision to perform this operation only
if an overriding benefit can be gained (i.e., perform an immediate rescue, turn off a valve to
control a leak, etc,). The coveralltype protective clothing customarily worn to fight fires in
forests or wildlands is not SFPC and is not recommended nor referred to elsewhere in this
guidebook.
Positive Pressure Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA). This apparatus provides
a constant, positive pressure flow of air within the facepiece, even if one inhales deeply while
doing heavy work. Use apparatus certified by NIOSH and the Department of Labo/Mine
Safety and Health Administration in accordance with 42 CFR Part 84. Use it in accordance
with the requirements for respiratory protection specified in OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134
(Respiratory Protection) and/or 29 CFR 1910.156 (0 (Fire Brigades Standard). Chemical-
cartridge respirators or otherfiltering masks are not acceptable substitutes for positive pressure
self-contained breathing apparatus. Demand-type SCBA does not meet the OSHA 29 CFR
1910.156 (0(1)(i) of the Fire Brigades Standard. lf it is suspected that a Chemical Warfare
Agent (CW) is involved, the use of NIOSH-certified respirators with CBRN protection are
highly recommended.
Chemical Protective Clothing and Equipment. Safe use of this type of protective clothing
and equipment requires specific skills developed through training and experience. lt is
generally not available to, or used by, first responders. This type of special clothing may
protect against one chemical, yet be readily permeated by chemicals for which it was not
designed. Therefore, protective clothing should not be used unless it is compatible with the
released material. This type of special clothing offers little or no protection against heat and/
or cold. Examples of this type of equipment have been described as (1) Vapor Protective
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Protective Suits (NFPA 1992 & 1993), also known as Level B* or C* protection (OSHA2g
CFR 1910.120, Appendix A & B) or suits for chemical/biological terrorism incidents (NFPA
1994), class 1 ,2 or 3 Ensembles. No single protective clothing material will protect you from
alldangerous goods. Do not assume any protective clothing is resistant to cold and/or heat
or flame exposure unless it is so certified by the manufacturer. (NFPA 1991 5-3 Flammability
Resistance Test and 5-6 Cold Temperature Performance Test)
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RESULTIN6 FROI'I THE RELEASE. ELIMINATE-SOUNCES OF rEXiirOr.r. SUPPLY MAXIHUI,IpossrBLE vENTTLATToN t,lrrH ExplosroN_Fnooi EourpurNr. -r,riuruuN pERsoNALIfiB'iilfiy....Silil:f'":lgrl:,:5 iSrIr^["IItt!F:cLovES (NE,'RENE RUBBER GLovESAND NrrRrLE clovEs, ovER iarEx on n-oEx ii;!85;:';;iir:X-'3I[5ill^+li:tlrEi?Xii[ffi;:,ill.:ll] f Ir^Xglli; llFl-lir:..llP. i.LF coNrArNED BREATH rNG AppARArus .ARGE RELEASES 0F AMM,NTA r,lrLL sE eviDi-i py ;#'.3i;;; #'in|iliil?^^[ififi3lii;I'lrHillll*'3-'3ll]E3;,*llff,:E:Ffii":i_lrlgNrA cAN BE DETE.TED By HEANS oF
fi ir f;, ri: r-l: ilfi;:'iiliiif jli,ii3iiii*'li :i*i;;55l ]il !'3;:fft,lf '!,,
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ENTERING THE AREA. IF TUTS DOES NOT iiOP rHC NEr-ENiE-iON IT IS NOT POSSIBLE
Ifr:i]iil^llf.ilof[.=';o3'i3-,1i5;iU.ii +;iff:,1il;ihi'i,g-,IFIB[fioit,'t*to.tE*,AMM0NTA cAS AND oxYGEN LEvELS. rnE aNu6Nra lpvEr- r,rusr BE BELow ?s ppt4 AND THE
llrffiEi'Ifi iH:'^Hlx'-?I,h5+'l,l;li,ifxifili fili:*,littss^ti+53:fii...on BE
THIS IS A CORROSIVE GAS. PROTECTION OF ALL PERSONNEL AND THE AREA MUST BE
frNrArNED' ALL RESPoNDERS I'rusr sE aDLqijArELy pnorEcrep FRoM EiFostinE.,ART III HOW CAN I PREVENT HAZARDOUS SITUATIONS FROM OCCURRING?
I HANDLING AND SToRAGE
',ORK PRACTICES AND HYGIENE PRACTICES: AS t,tITH ALL CHEMIcALSI AVoID GETTING
#!i: fu ii,lnidi r ir ifi E;, 3ri!. oiii,,iri'F;xflli i$*i5rrtni, ru,r;=.o, o R
IELEASE oF 'AMMoNTA' BE AwARE or axi ii6i.is oF Errgcri'oi Exp'suRE TNDT.ATED rN
FJ,I?X 8r[if'fi3r*'FXJiFrcArroNi, Eipdiin's ro parnr-coNcENrnafror.ri oF
:TORAGE AND HANDLING PRACTICES: ALL E}'IPLOYEES t,tHo HANDLE THIS MATERIAL SHOULDI Ti+ii}ll^f,flxiii' t,;ffi 'lln,iiltl]!5^Fits. i,5-i;i,:x, i5fi 1";_t[ rfr ;r'Ir"cr suNLIGHT, souRcEs oF tlrreusE-riEail'on wruEnE FieEzrrue rs p,ssrBLE. usElllY COMPATTBLE MATERTALS F0R cylINoiRS,'pnocess LrNEs, AND
'THER AMM.NTA-I
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'[iff,[i;:iil';*ii::1lil
Er ni;L * rv
tfu i il iti' ii" li; itff iu itoi Eri:Iil}! Iili iil r ri Tr+* ;fiil i*ii :i r;;,
- r r N cloNDrrIoN' AHHONTA Et'IERGEN.Y EeurpmeNi-sHouln se nvAiLABLE NEAR THE porNT oFISE.I woRKERS h'Ho HANDLE AHH.NTA s,ouLD *EAR pRorEcrIvE cLorHrNG, As LrsrED rNt iffHIi *iiili;Hlfuii:iigf i*fiii*i[i:il:i,i;Iirx,,E,.0r, irrr:,rsr .",IRRIGATION.
I PROPER RESPIRATORY PROTECTION EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROVIDED AND WORKERS USINGI sucn EQUIPI'IENT MUsr gE cAnEeuLLy rnaiiiEo rN rrs opinerroN AND LrMrTATIoNs.PRECAUTToNS Musr ALwAYs BE TAKEN ro-'FriivENT sucK:LnCr oF F'RETGN ,ATERTALS
t i#:;1ffrui*ih E=duiHsslii[iiiryilil^IiEI'il;t [rl-;, $,im[i,I;* ; ;' nL s
DETERMINE CYLINDER CONTENTS gY welGHi..TTTe TARE wEieTT oT THE cYLINDER IS
ISTAMPED
ON THE CYLINDER.
PECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR HANDLING GAS CYLINDERS: PROTECT cYLINDERs AGAINST
ffiili, r ff 3i*'.=fl rie i ril,lli; :irli!; fri, iiif ifi;til+iffi ;;ru#';:**'
SEE SECTION 10, STABILITY AND REAcrivriil FoR Noni iiiionuarloN). UsE A cHEcK
${Es llr llliril, IIE iii ir{ff,iii! if,
';rrv:rr^fi:lmxil#:r
ii:r,_ yixr-lurpr'rENT sHouLD BE NoN-spARKrNG oR EipiiisroN pRooF.
ft il: I I I Id:" ;,il;=il 1ffi H-,;* =.',,.il
:;;31 :', ::, ::' ]. :J: : ::': :JI:AVE THE VALVE PRorEcrroN cap lr'r pr-aiE-urlrrl cyllnoEn rs READy FoR usE.
Ii ifi:fi i_,! ligi:iiE-firr, tii :: llbl$i";El_ lif jt;Ii,iti -sf:I.,xiisr
l^,,TTrNcs oR EQurPl'lENT. ALL EourpNrnr r,ruii-BE pRopEnr-i enouNDED AND B0NDED.
Ihl=t ifii:ry;r,ii:$hiiui^:uiiri;e,rl'iiff:lil'il' ItrTi,i. ilm;', :SERTED rNTO THE LINE. THE TRAp suourp ii oe aoeouare srzE To TAKE THE TorALJ' i: tlixii' i:iiE;i :iff . aliolli;- r";i;, tE[^ii[;r, i
-rrff
:Fr, ir,, HF
*ixr *"or"rF rr rs BELow tqoemnl'-i'rEvEn appr-v-HEAT nlnecir-v i6 THE cyLINDER FoR ANy
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Do Nor MANTFoLD CYLTNDERS ro iHciliASE ourpur ur.riEss cHEcK vn[ves HAVE
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' iR usE: closE MAIN CYLTNDER vALVE. REpLAcE vALvE pRoTEcrroN cAp (*HERERovrDED)- MARK EMpry cvr-iNoEns,,El,lpry,r. '^-= vrr'-vE' rxu
ALt''AYs usE A LTFTING cinr'rp, .RADLE;-;i.lllt;.il"1i'iffr[-^illfltotirpY?,13=ili.*rr,
t ruiru :1, - :iir;i ;:ti,i'ii" l;ir+,iiru ii:iii:ift ;I'I
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cYLINDER' Do Nor sroRE AMMoNTA cvrir.roens NEAR ErEvarans oR GANcwAys oR rNlLocArroNs WHERE uEevv-oaiecrs uav-Far-r AND srRrrE iniu
OPEN CYLINDER VALVES SLO$'LY. THE USE OF LARGE WRENCHES OR PIPE WRENCHES WILL-DAMAGE THE vALvE' ot'tE compLETE iuirl-oF'rnE vtrvE-siilr rN A couNrER-cLocKwrsE!nrnscrron .PENS rue vaivE'surrrcrENTLy ro pEnuri rrniiNulr DTscHARGE. ,,EMpry.TcoNTATNERS srrLL c0NTArN AMMoNII cas, AND sHouro SE-'HANDLED ,uITH ALLPRECAUTToNS DEscRTBED rN THIs MSDS.-ip"lEars oevElop'rN AMMoNTA LTNES, THE'lliihli"'ll5|,3r'I'lo3;I5liill i:iln: itii,siii'psi,lg,.ixs:;;i::ixr:r *'RSE
PROTOCOL.
Jill;gli'di'irill-i[{:[LFiEi]:illiiiilir'Eiiiliil,Efir^:'BrtsE ,ffil';F$sH-,EACH USE AND WHEN EMPTY. -CYLINDERS
ITUii'NOT BE NECiiNibED EXCEPT BY OR WITH
{lil iiillii,;TiiiF+; ;
:i:^ 3ff illllnii* ir;:illil+5lil;lsi*fff ilri5iri*'
}*I-:IR-SHIPMENTS: TANK CARS CARRYIN6 AMHONIA SH,ULD BE L'ADED AND UNL.ADEDtN STRICT ACCORDANCE t.,ITH TANK.cen IIntIuiacTURER's nEior,rMENDATIONs AND ALL
+liiilF:l-i:riJi;ilF:filr lt;:i:ffiflft ff irrr s : SFr;i*ii:fr :ii;]ii'.,^,,..tND UNLoADTNG oPERArrot'ts- rtusr sE ariENoEi, er all'ririis. TANK cARS HUsr BEl:vEL AND WHEELS MUsr gE LocrED 0R sfoE[Lp pRroR ro-r-oaorr,re oR ,NL'ADTNG.lNr cAR (FoR L'ADTNG) oR ironaee rnNr-ieon urur-oanir,rei'Nusr BE ,ERTFTED ro BE:ORRECT FOR RECEIVING AMHONIA AND gE PNdiENT-V PNdFARi;, PRIOR TO STARTING THEJIANSFER 0PERATrONS. HosEs HUST sE veniFiEp ro BE cLEAN AND FREE oFlcouearrBLE cHEHrcALs, Fnion ro cor.*vsciioN ro rne-iar,ri< cAR oR ,ESSEL. ,ALVESrin HosES Husr BE vERrrreo-ro BE rN iHE'ionnEcr posITIoNs, BEF'RE *TARTTNGRANSFER opERArroNS. A sAMpLE (rF REQuinEol MUsr ai-inieN AND vERTFTED (rFlqurRED) pnron r0 srnnrirrib' tnansr'n-opEnnrroNS. ar-r-'-iiNEs MUsr BE BLo,,N-D',uNl' r 'uReeo BEF,RE prscor.rr.rEcriNe rHili ;h;i; THE TANK cAR oR ,ESSEL.
JTECTIVE
PR.ACTIcES DURING HAINTENANCE OF C0NTAMINATED EQUIPMENT: FoLLoI,,
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS . PERSONAL
6 (ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES). MAKE CERTAINAND TAGGED.OUT SAFELY. PURGE GAS HANDLINGNITROGEN) BEFORE ATTEHPTING REPAIRS.
PROTECTION
I ril'iiiis! 0ridii+r5fi-ir"rfigHfirhi;'iE.ffi# t:.+Hr,E,xil#:iri,x;,t.ffi?p,WITH AMHONIA, STRINCENT CONTROL MEASURES SUCH AS A GAS cABINET ENcLoSuRE ORI iiiiliiil iil'iEyiF's:'trli,'is'r:sriilixii,!r,r\iti:i:s,:i;ffilfitiiri'AUTOMATIC MONITORING DEVICES FOR .AHt.lONIA AND OXYGEN.
IiIlllliiliir?+g'rit+8il',il:iitiiL^:*?BEilF.g?+ttil,lix',f;FHffix#ffi,8x, BELo',
INGREDIENTS). IF RESPIRATORY PROTECTION IS NEEDED, USE ONLY PROTECTIONli:il:liiiP i t:liir!ii;,'Ei:iii
_ s;ilt,ii$,iu;.i;ffit "i;i
:; i ;l;i_fi1i;i**,.,STANDARDS OF CANADIAN PROVINCES. OXVOEN LEVELS BELOW Lg.5% ARE CONSIDERED
+ii-il,a'iit-t*rirrri:i;iliiIi:i-Iff ;i#iiiils:ti:i:lit,liliil$i*:i:::^-,(1910'134-1e98). THE F0LLot.trNG NrosH iEsptRAToRy pnorecrroN REcoMMENDATT'NS
fo* AMM'NTA ARE pR'vrDED FoR ADDrrro*af rNF,RM.ATr'N.
CONCENTRATION RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT
ff Il ;: :il, iii:i;:;ffiilJ:'::ilT:,:: ::':'ffi,::: :::'::ilI,-"RESPIRATOR (PAPR) WITH AHHoNIA CARTRIDGES, OR FULL-I 5f[ilr53E,:i5:i:31.;*llFffi,i:fififiif,r]i;l,r+ts],3* ,,.,..FACEPI ECE SELF-CONTAINEDI fil;3l'ils,ili+8il';-;;EBf i;,'[,lHhh;[fiif?iis',;t*o,,0*,o rN
:HERGENCY OR PLANNED ENTRY INTO UNKNOWN CONCENTRATION OR IDLH CONDITIONS:rosrrtvE PREssuRE, FULL-FAcEprEcE scBA 0R posITIvE pRESSURET FULL-FAcEpIEcE!!4l ryrrH AN AUxrLrARy posirrve pRESsuRE scBA.:scAPE: GAS MASK wrrH cANrsrER T0 pnoiEcr AGATNST AMHoNTA oR EScApE-TypE scBA
]t t*otEcrroN: spLASH G,GGLES oR sAFETy GLAssEs AND FA.E sHrELD. rFlfrc'ssaRv, REFER To u.s. osHA 29 cFR igto.ISSr oR .ANADI.AN .TANDARDS.
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''ERATT0NS: SpLASH-suIT, GLovES, Goc.LES, FAcE-I 8l[St3i ?33ff.^13-iffi;ffit^tffiuiri-iE-i'rinN DURTN6 oFinarroHs rrvoivrNe
'ANK-
tilliilffalil!;i,iir;iiii,lldrlririilllliEi+iff,Fll:;fir;.rii$il5il!r fr*n'
SUFFICIENT INSUL.ATION FROH EXTREHE.O.;. IF A HAZARD.OF INJURY To THE FEETIEXISTS DUE TO FALLING OBJECTS, NOiT-iHE-Og.'ECTS, WTTENE OBJECTS MAY PIERCE THElsolrs oF THE FEET 0R wiEnl Eupr-oveEis-repr irAy BE ExposED To ELE.TRT.ALHAZARDS, USE FOOT PROTECTION, AS PESCNiNPO IN U. S. OSH.A 29 CFR.
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VAPOR DENSITY a5z DEG F: O.tZ KG./MS (0.048 IB/FTS)
sitiiiil'lx^$fli [xlH^: i,1,, *;,fi.rcABLEFREEZING POINT:
Jo,up.r.lrgv ir,r wArER, ;tr DEc c (-107 DEG F)
f,ro,ir}f;"Esillri I ArM: -35.4 DEG c (_28.2 DEe F)
VAPOR PRESSURE (PSIA), ? ;: ; 55 PPI'I (DETECTION)
I3:9.I.IIc. voLuME crs/Lu );:;"I:XPANSION RATI0:Tu: rLJ;
il8T l5fiiSffii, (A rz solurroN rN wArER ,urLL
forrrrcrENr wArER./,rL DrsrRrrrrrofil'fir+ ;$;*iiirr.
APPEARANCE AND COLOR: AMHONIA IS A PUNGENT.SMELLING, TOXIC, CORROSIVE GASglli'^f-:'5533f1iil3 l,3l;,p;::m,i;,lr;yiss_ilii,lj+.o*o FUHES srR.NcLy rN
W TO DETECT THIS SUBSTANCE (WARNING PROPERTIES): THE ODOR AND DENSEPEARANCE oF THIs GAs ARE DrsrrHcrive-t^ianrlrNG pRopERTrEs AssocrATED r.trrHMONIA.
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STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
;TABILITY: STABLE.
Hruili il iEE:i'ii;,ilri'ii":ii,'sEBIiF;si, ifr,, IIr-BBEi*ox? Iiil[8",* o,'EMPERATURES rN THE PRESENcE oF r'rErar-i-iucu as rnon,-xicrEr- AND zrNc AND, ToTLESSER EXTENT' CATALYTTC iunrAcES, suin ns ponCifarN-nNo pu'rcE. IN THEl-^:t'tcs oF carnlvsrs, oEior,rposrrloN siciNs as r-ow-ai'-soo DEc (,tz DEc F)N' rs CoMPLETE Ar 500-500-DEG c cgiz'iiiz oee F). ii ins nlso BEEN RE',RTED
IAT
THE MArN PRoDUcrs op cot-tsusrloN rN-aln (AT./oR anove TBo DEc c riqse oEe
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rI'IATERIALS blITH WHICH SUBSTANCE IS INCOMPATIBLE: At'lMoNIA IS NOT COMpATIBLE!{ITH I'loST METALS, AcIDS, oR oxlDIZERS. AMttoNIA cAN FoRM EXpLosIVE coMpoUNDSII^IIII-I!!T.qURY, GOLD OR SILVER CoMPouNDS oR THE ELEI,tENT5. AMMONIA REA'TSIVIOLENTLY I'IITH TELLURIUH TETRABROMI,- AND TETRACHLORIDE, cHLoRINE, BRoMINE,-liy3ll*l,i.ol.,*:"ifi:il$i::1. ilEi[[!;', AND wrrH AcrD HALTDES, ETHyLENE
l'-F)) ARE NITR0GEN AND I'IATER, WITH SMALL AHoUNTS oF NITRocEN DIoXIDE AND
IAMM0NTUH
NTTRATE.
IMATERIALS t,JITH l^Il{TnH srR(TANr.tr rc rrr^^un^?rD,
;HAZARDOUS P0LYMERIz.ATIoN: WrLL NOT OCCUR.rcoNotrloNs T0 AV'ID: ExrREt'tE HEAT, FIRE, oR coNT.A,cr .urrH rNcoMpATrBLE
-CHEHICALS.
ART IV IS THERE ANY OTHER USEFUL INFORHATION ABOUT THIS MATERIAL?
J' TOXTCOLOGICAL TNFORMATION
aoxrcrry DATA: THE F'LLou,rNG TNF'RTATIoN rs FoR AMM'NTA (GAS):
Iry iiililiflt:il; xuiliill = tB'BB,i'til?,t+tHI=.LDLO (UNKNOWN, MAN) = LS? I,tc,/KclD50 (ORAL, RAT) = 350 l,tc,/Kc
Uii iiililttillSil; 8ili : iffiB ity,r: ilBUI'-ICLO ( INHALATTON, CAT) = t 000 ppt4/10 Urtiuresfttl IIl1llllr0N, MAMT.TAL) = E00o ppu/s HTNUTESrclo ( TNHALATTONT RABBIT) = 7000 ppr4,/t HounMUTATI0N IN MICROORGANISIIS (ESCHERIcHIA COH) = tS00 ppt/3 HoURs
$l8'?li;^iX+ili:',5[3li ]-X*]tlS#, =,m;; o- uiii'iril *.E*'
L tr.Ntr,OxrDE ' AND HYPocHLoRrrEs (rNcLuDrNe HouiEttot-D BLracul . porsoNrNc oR DEATH cAN0ccuR rF AMM0NTA (oR AMI'IoNrA-coNTArNrruo Fnopucrsl ARE MIxED wrrH H0usEH0LDBLEACH.
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AGENT: AHI'IONIA IS NoT FOUND oN THE FOLLOWING LISTS: FEDERALcAUosHA oR IARC AND THEREFORE rs Nor cottsroEnED To BE, NoRCANCER.CAUSING AGENT BY THESE AGENCIES.
ffii*I_'::',::;,:i:':;J:^'::':]'_iilJ'l;'i: :,,:::,;:,::l::#l'J.ENSITIZER.
+, :gl.IIVE..r.xrcIry rNF'RMArroN: LrsrED BELo'u rs rNFoRl,rATr0N coNcERNTNG rHElFr -crS oF AMH0NTA oN rge-HuNerq REpR0DUcrrvE sysrEM.I
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HUTAQENICITY: AHHONIA HAS NOT BEEN REPORTED TO CAUsE MUTAGENIc EFFECTS INHUHANS' AMH0NTA HAS BEEN niponrep ro-caiiiE MUTAcENTc ErrEcrs rN spEcrFrcANIMAL TIssuES DURING EXPERTMENTAL sruniEs t.lrrH eiFosunEs AT RELATTvELy HrcHDOSES.
ltt'*'o',XlCrry: AMM,NIA HAS Nor BEEN RE',RTED To cAUsE Er,rBRy,T,xrc EFFEcrs
HAS NOT BEEN REPORTED TO CAUSE TERATOGENIC EFFECTS.
.AMI'IONIA IS NOT EXPECTED TO CAUSE ADVERSE REPRODUCTIVE
_TERATOGENICITy : AilH0NIA
1.r*orucrrvE roXrcrry :EFFECTS IN HUMANS.
t:lijliiirlid,'+fiI'8fil-sEifIril:iFiriExit-iilt,#i-EEi.#,?Ex't,'i.Ii,t[,o,EMBRY0TOXIN rs A CHEMTCAL t{HIcH cariigs-bAuAcE ro n nivEr-oprue EHBRyo (r.E.Iilii!^i!'uriiii ;ilri;r*[i,.;i,![5:y.;r-lrHr^l:;i BHr,rEr.,firi:; Brr:,!,,DAI'IAGE To A DEVELOPING FETUS, BUT rHe-'paUacE DOES-r.lOi pROpAGATE ACR,SS
it"'fiil'fiI+i iil=i;rf.S5i+lil'ii}5.ilfi rs ANy iusiiaNcE ,uHrc' TNiEnFERES rN
jl3i3!'fi1i.'il5?'HEF*'il3+EF;,,[35':i; ififififilf', BroloGrcAL ExposuRE rNDrcES
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORHATION
},. WORK PRACTICES MUST BE AIMED AT ELIMINATING EN,IR'NMENTAL
''NTAMINATIoN.
ff:; ff ilmi:h: Iffi il i il iiili:iitriiiiiiilfi: its iitiili+iiiil i k li?:i E A r M ED
TNFORMATION FOR AT'IHONIA IS AVAIL.ABLE AS FOLLOT.TS:
lry;ru#',[^ri'*ir,ri,^;;'ffi?,,#lI #rflr+f-3.ri,x.;^Hi;,*:+i[i,8,,iil,ril,r,.-O THE SOIL.
tu==ruuDArIoN: *HEN AHH,NIA A''EARS rN wArER ,NDER rHE N'RMAL c.NDrrroNsAERoBrc) ' rr Is RAPTDLY CoHvEnreD To-r.irinarE ry r.rirniircnrroN, THE pRrNcrpAL
iy';lu:iilttpi;:;l'i :i*:ii:]ii r- t'qli:iilr, f
* l;l-'i,,iii!^:g;p; t;; iF
iiEEil';l'|'E:ei[li]tii-rii;iiiiiiir,illi,3rrsi;i,+[rrl;+,;[,+*iii;i,^-.l'' TED our PRTMARTLY BY'ixi eENus Niiioi-ncrEn. relrpEiarunE, oxyGEN supply,Nu' ps oF THE *ATER nne rncions rN oirEi[rNrN. THE RATE oF ,xrDATroN.I
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MAINFRAME UPLOAD DATE:
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PLANTS HAVE A HIGH AFFINITY FOR GASEOUS AI,IMONIA WHEN LEAFIN DAYLIGHT.
*tlgr_oF MATERTAL oN pLANrs 0R ANTMALS: DUE TO THE CORROSIVE NATURE OFEXPERIENCE TISSUE DAHAGE,CAN ALSO BE A FACTOR IN THEAI'IMONIA HAY BE ADVERSELY
AHHONTA, ANTMALS ExPosED To THrs pR0DUcr l[rLr
SOIL ADSORPTION./MOBILITY: AMMONIA IS STRoNGLY ADS0RBED ON sOIL, AND oNSEDIMENT PARTICLES AND COLLOIDS IN I,IATER. THIS ADSORPTION RESULTS IN HIGHCONCENTRATIONS OF SORBED AMMONIA IN OXIOIZCO SEDIMENTS. UNDER ANOXICs:l-31]lr|:,^II^r.,1?.gIpIIy5_:Alllri!_oF-iinrncNrs rs LEss, REsuLrrNG rN rHE.RELE.A'SE OF AMMONIA TO EITHER THE I,'ATER COLUHN OR AN OXIDIZED SEDINTEHi"TiTENIABOVE. IN CLAYI THE ION TENDS TO AC ANSONTEO ON THE NEGATIVE ADsoRPTIoN SITE'lt.il+trif;lhllos. ir-ilav'iussrrrurE eon porassruM rN rHE LArrrcE srnucruRE oF
URNS, AND MAY BE KTLLED. OXYGEN DISPLACEMENTOXICITY OF AMMONIA. PLANTS CONTAHINATED_WITHFFECTED OR DESTROYED.
f;=l'i:Fl:llEii?iirlxry3oHl'ff,biil-,f,'#llll I: IEil,;:hiii',t'^[0tFI; rup,IF A RELEASE oF AHHONTA occuRs NEAR n nivEn oR orHER BoDy oF trATER, THE
JEb:+iE i8i' lli"?lFllilli, lfi f:'1,;l ll,lP.Siilm,lltt;il' liifi-iixi " 'NAL
Lc (c0LDFrsH, YELLOW pERCH) = z.o-z.E ppn/t- 4 DAys19100_ (CRAYFISH) = d0-80 pp[,/3 DAYSrLM (FATHEAD MINNOW) = 8.2 PPH/96 HOURS LCSO (COHO SALI'ION) = 0.45 ,l4L/11g6 HOURSLC50 (CUPPY FRy) = t.z-74 Hc/Utz HOUni-IC50 (CUTTHR0AT TROUT FRy, SALMO DARK) = 0.S-!.a Mc/us6 HouRS;c50 (RAINBOW TR0ur: FERTTLTZED EGGr ALEvINs (050 DAys oLD) r FRy (85 DAys oLD),
Eii'iiui*?i;'3;,ii;ii,= o; lf3, *Z;lZl ilEfHS- HouRs
:c50 (sALMo rRurrA) = )0.15 Me/Lt o.6-o.g t4c/L / rg HouRS, 95 HouRsJ5O (SALVELINUS FONTINAIIS) = O-.g6-r.Oi NG,/L, g6 HOURStso (cATosro,US pLATvnriNinosl = 0.670-.az ric/L, 96 HouRs*so (0IMEPHALES pROtqgtasi-= s.73-3.4 Nc/L, g6 HouRs-c50 (cATosrMUS coMMERsoNr) = o.T9-t.4 t4G/L, 96 HouRs[ii iiFiilii Xtlrssfiixili] = t i\;:;1:iltt:,i;'fflfi;.C5O (HICROPTERUS SALMOIDES) = )0.21-L.i UETI, gE HOURS.450 (NOTRoPrs LUTRENSTS) = 0.9-I.1 Mc/L, 9G HouRSIr, !l't!9!.1_cEpHALUs) = t.z-2.4 t4c./L, e6 HouRS:r (HORONE AMERICANA) = 0.52-2.L3 UETI, gd HOURS,c-:.t (NorRoPrs sPrLopTERUs) = r .2- 1 . ss t4c/L, g6 HouRStrso (LEPoMrs CYANELLUS) = 0.6-2,t t\c/L, s6 HouRSI
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PRODUCT: ANHYDROUS AMMONIA
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PR0D N0 : 744612
I Lc50 (LEPoMrs GTBBOSUS) = 0.L4-0.8d Mc/L, g6 HouRs
lr.. DrsposAl coNSrDERAIroNs
PREPARING WASTES FOR DISPOSAL: PRODUCT REHOVED FRoM THE cYLINDER MUST BEDISPOSED OF IN ACCORDANCE U'ITH APPROPRTATE U.S. FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCALREGULATIONS OR WITH REGULATIONS OF CETINOA ANN ITS PROVINCES. RETURN CYLINDERSWITH RESIDUAL PRODUCT TO AIRGAS, INC. DO NOT DISPOSE OF LOCALLY.
Iro. TRANspoRrATroN rNFoRMArroN
THIS CAS IS HAZ.ARDOUS AS DEFINED BY 49
JRANsPoRrArroN.FOR U.S. DOHESTIC SHIPMENTS:
{iilff,iiii5:il[5$ltlng*?.,,*Iprr0N' }lliii8r-Plxffix:ffi GAs,
PACKING GROUP: NoT APPLICABLE
J"'LABEL(S) REQUIRED: cLASS 2.2 (NON-FLASpABLE GAS)
NORTH AMERICAN EHERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDEBOOK NUMBER (2OOO): 725 FORJNTERNATIONAL SHIPHENTS :fROPER SHIPPING NAME: AMM0NIA, ANHYDRoUSinzaRo CLASS NUMBER AND DESCRrprroN: z.i (Toxrc GAS), I (c.RRosrvE)f.JN IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: UN r 005l3i-1ffi,i[3y';.eurRED: lil,f::l.tihi,c GAS); cLAss I(CORROSIVE)
oRTH AMERTcAN EMERGENCY RESPoNSE GUIDEBo0K NUHBER (2000): tzsARINE POLLUTANT: AMMONIA IS NOT DESIGNATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
IO BE A HARINE POLLUTANT (49 CFR I72.I01, APPENDIX B).I
TRANSPORT CANADA TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS REGULATIONS: AI,IMONIA IS
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tn .HTPMENT= rHAT onrernaiE rN THE u.s. ron sHrpl,rENTs vIA
'RouND vEHrcLE oRlArL THAT 0RTGTNATE rN CANADA, THE roliowrNe lHeonl.taiioN rs AppLrcABLE.tIROPER SHIPPING NAHE: AMMONIA, ANHYDROUSIAZARD CLASS NUIIBER AND DESCRIpTION: Z.Z (NON-FLAMMABLE GAS), 8
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rA.''tRD LABEL(s) REQUTREn, illrSt:::ttilf;-FLAMMABLE GAs); .LASSI
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I SPECIAL PROVISIONS: NONE
IEXPLOSIVE LIMIT & LIMITED QUANTITY INDEX: O
JERAP INDEX: s000TPASSENGER CARRYINC SHIP INDEX: FORBIDDENPASSENGER CARRYING ROAD oR RAIL vEHIcLE INDEX: FORBIDDENTMARINE POLLUTANT: POTENTIAL },,ARINE PoLLUTANT.t15. REGULATORY INFORI,IATION
lnourroNAL u.s. REGULATToNS:
U.S. SARA REPORTING REQUIREMENTSI AMMONIA Is sUBJEcT
IEqIIREMENTS 0F SECTTONS 302, 504, AND 515 oF TrTLE
IAMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORTZATION ACT, AS F0LLOWS;
JHEI'IICAL NAME SARA 502 SARA 504 SARA 5I3I (40 cFR 355, AppENDrx A (40 cFR TABLE soz.e (40 cFR sr?.6s>TAMMONIA YES YES YES
J,,". SARA THRESHOLD PLANNTNG QUANTITy; Eoo LB <zz7 Kc)
U.S. CERCLA REPORTABLE QUANTITY (RQ): AMM0NIA CERCLA RQ = 100 LB (45.4
tHMONIA EHS (EXTREHELY HAZARDOUS SuBSTANCE) Re = 100 LB (48.4 Kc).
.S. TSCA INVENTORY STATUS: AMMONIA IS LISTED oN THE TScA INvENToRY.
THER U.S. FEDERAL REGULATIONS: AMMONIA IS SUBJEcT To THE REPORTINGEQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 112(R) OF THE CLEAN ATR ACT. THE THRESHOLD QUANTITYoF AHMONIA rs 10,000 LB 445a KG). coMPLIANcE l^ItTH THE oSHA pRocESs sAFETy
lililltll:,-dih,jri'-rfuril:irrl[;liritli:,iriiE['il'fi:rliii;i::iii'-:;:AMMONIA IS DESIGNATED AS A HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE UNDER SECTION 31I(B)(2)(A) OF
sr:ffiE+^1,9fi;58,,?3'-bl'i3),'lil;*?i,3:i,#i.;i:i1ff,*n:'t#l,ii;;HF;ihi[I,.OF AMHONIA.
[:;r:ltrsErXigrkllflllri][STr^rroN: AMHoNTA rs covERED UNDER rHE FoLLo]rrNG
I-ASTA- DESICNATED TOXIC AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES: AMMONIA.l}llF'RNrA - PERMTssTBLE ExposuRE LrMrrs FoR cHEMTcAL coNTAf"rrNANT.: AMH,NTA.:LORIDA - SUBSTANCE LIST: AMM0NIA.
ILINOIS - T0XIC SUBSTANCE LIST: AHMONTA.
]NSAS - SECTI0N S02./SI3 LIST: AMMONTA.7 :ACHUSETTS . SUBSTANCE LIST: AMM0NIAlf''.lESorA - LIST oF HAZARDOus SUBSTANCES: AMI,toNrA.
Jssount - EHPLoYER TNFoRMATIoN./Toxrc suBSTANCE Lrsr: AHMoNTA.
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EtJ JERSEY - RIGHT T0 KN0W HAZARD0US SUBSTANCE LIST: AHI{ONIA.
0RTH DAK0TA - LIST 0F HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS, REP0RTABLE QUANTITIES: AMl,lONIA.
ENNSYLVANIA - HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE LIST: AHHONIA
HODE ISLAND. HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE LIST: AMHONIA
TEXAS - HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE LIST: AHM0NIA.
l'rEST VIRGINIA - HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE LIST: AMl.lONIA
I,IISCONSIN - TOXIC AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES: AMHONIA
.pALIFORNIA SAFE DRINKING WATER AND T0XIC ENF0RCEMENT ACT (PROP0SITI0N 65) z
JHMONTA rS NoT 0N THE CALIFORNIA PROPOSITI0N 6s LISTS.
CCA LABELING:
J3[F55;rr LreurD AND GAS ,NDER pRESsuRE.
CAN CAUSE EYE, SKIN, AND RESPIRATORY TRACT BURNS.
.AVOID BREATHING GAS.
]rone arun usE r,,rrH ADEQUATE vENTTLATI0N.qEEP AWAY FROH HEAT, FLAMESI AND SPARKS.
DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN OR CLOTHING.
ls- oNLY l'.IITH EQUIPHENT 0F COMP.ATTBLE MATERTAL AND CoNSTRUCTTON.
J'. iNDER TEMPERATURE SHOULD NOT EXCEED 52 DEG C (r25 DEG F).
CLOSE VALVE AFTER EACH USE AND UIHEN EMPTY.
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ACCORDANCE WITH THE MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET.
SUCK-BACK INTO CYLINDER MAY CAUSE RUPTURE.
ILWAYS
USE A BACK FLOW PREVENTATIVE DEVICE IN PIPING.
FIRST-AID:
JF INHALED, REI'IOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL
IESPIRATTON. (RESCUER MAY RECEIVE CHEI'rrCAL BURNS AS A RESULT OF GIVING MoUTHrO MOUTH). IF BREATHTNG IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. CALL A PHYSICIAN. KEEP
UNDER MEDICAL OBSERVATION.
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oF coNTAcr, IMMEDTATEL, FLUSH E'ES oR sKrN wrrH *ATER FoR AT LEAsr 15
MINUTES WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED CLOTHIN6 AND SHOES. CALL A PHYSICIAN.
J{ASH CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE, (DISCARD CONTAMINATED SHOES).
Io Nor REMovE THrs PRoDUcr LABEL.
ADDITTONAL CANADIAN REGULATIONS :
TANADIAN DSL,/NDSL INVENTORY STATUS: AMMONIA IS ON THE DSL INVENTORY.
IANADTAN ENVIRONHENTAL PROTECTION ACT (CEPA) PRIORITIES SUBSTANCES LISTS:
AMMONIA IS NOT ON THE CEPA PRIORITIES SUBSTANCES LISTS.
.C,.ANADIAN WHMIS SYMBOLS :
lr-ass A: coMPRESSED GASU ;S E: CORROSM MATERIAL
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l;;:,-: ;;;^; ;;;.,;;;",NOTI CE
, EXPRESSLY DISCLAIHS
I... EXPRESS OR IMPLIED NARRANTIES OF I'IERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
lo*rr.rto*PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT OR INFORMATION PROVIDED
:IN, AND SHALL UNDER NO CIRCUHSTANCES BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL ORll
ONSEQUENTIAL DAHGAGES. XX
l*o,i8,*ll,Bi F, lx?l5R i'll*' I[3BItl' 3]'tlP{3[,?Eft :!litE[i, Ix-
SPECIFICATION SHEET AND./OR A CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS' THESE
THIS MSDS AS A
REFER TO A PRODUCT
CAN BE OBTAINED FROH
OUR LOCAL UNIVAR SALES OFFICE.
I ALL INFORMATION APPEARING HEREIN IS BASED UPON DATA OBTAINED FROM THE
lo*riiErriilt"o*D./oR REcocNrzED rEcHNrcAL souRcEs. wHrLE rHE INFoRMATToN rs
BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE, UNIVAR MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS AS TO ITS ACCURACY OR
iii:iiiiutiiiii:iq*ri*llis;liirlllliE :liii,iu iiliilri'-iiliirilr::ii:,"
ASsur,tE ALL RrsKS oF THEIR USE, HANDLING, AND DIsPosAL oF THE PR0DUCT' oR FROM
fii"ijiriiie?iou 0R usE 0F, oR RELTANcE upoN , rNFoRMArroN conrArNED HERETN'
lilir';fi;;;riiroN RELATES oNLy ro rHE pRoDUcr DESTGNATED HEREIN, AND DoES Nor
RELATE TO ITS USE IN COMBINATION WITH ANY OTHER MATERIAL OR IN ANY OTHER
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APPENDIX C
EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURE FOR A RELEASE OF PROPANE
(See also Section 2.1.3 of the Emersencv Response Plan)
The following steps will be followed for an uncontrolled release of propane. The steps should be
followed in the order set out below, unless more than one crew is mobilized, in which case some
of the steps can be taken simultaneously by different crews. The Incident Commander has the
authority to vary from the steps set out below if he deems it necessary in the circumstances to
protect public health, safety or the environment.
CAUTION: PROPANE IS EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE. RISK OF FIRE OR
EXPLOSION
1.A release of propane would most likely occur suddenly. The person who would first witness
the release should immediately contact his or her supervisor who would activate the
evacuation alarm by using the "dial 184" notification system.
Evacuate all personnel from the Mill site to a location upwind of the spill, and account for all
personnel, including all contractors and visitors at the Mill and all ore, product and reagent
truck drivers, in accordance with the Emergency Evacuation and Shutdown Procedure
described in Appendix J.
Determine Incident Commander. The lncident Commander will be the Mill Manager, or in
his absence the Mill Superintendent, or in the absence of both the Mill Manager and the Mill
Superintendent, the RSO. Shift Foremen are in charge and are responsible for all emergency
procedures until the Incident Commander arrives.
Determine crews that may be required (see Section 4.2.2 of the Plan for a discussion of the
available crews at the disposal of the lncident Commander).
Mobilize trained personnel and emergency equipment such as SCBAs, first aid equipment
etc. See U.S. Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety
Administration 2008 Emergency Response Guidebook (the "DOT Guidebook") for
appropriate protective clothing. In that Guidebook, propane has an ID No. of 1075 and is
covered by Guide No. 1 15. A copy of Guide 115 is attached to this Appendix.
Initiate rescue operations for any people who may be trapped by the release; do this only with
properly trained and equipped personnel.
In the event of a spill or leak, follow the procedures set out under the heading "Spill or Lrak"
in Guide No. 115.
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eliminating ignition sources from affected areas. See Exhibit 7 for a list and locations of
main shut-off valves.
9. tn the event of fire, follow procedures set out under the heading "Fire" in Guide No. 115.
10. Isolate utility lines affected by the fire.
11. Extinguish the fire and post a fire watch for flare-ups.
Iz.ln cases where the fire is not extinguished within thirty minutes of discovery, the area must
be barricaded off after extinguishing and left undisturbed until released by MSHA and DUSA
management.
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to aid in the event of any injuries to personnel:
o David Turk;
Move victim to fresh air;
Give artificial respiration if victim is not breathing;
Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult;
Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes;
Clothing frozen to the skin should be thawed before being removed;
ln case of contact with liquefied gas, thaw frosted parts with lukewarm water;
ln case of burns, immediately cool affected skin for as long as possible with cold
water. Do not remove clothing if adhering to skin;
Control any bleeding;
Treat for shock, if necessary;
Immobilize any fractures and stabilize for transportation;
Scan the injured person for excessive alpha prior to transporting if time allowso (If alpha is excessive or there is no time to scan, notify the clinic/trospital
personnel and the Radiation Safety Office);
Keep victim warm and quiet;
The Safety Coordinator or a Safety Technician will notify the following as needed:
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o Ambulance Service, Blanding
678-2254 or 678-3434 (930 N. 400 W.)
678-2830 or 587-2116 (364 W. 1st N.)
Dial 911
Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the materials involved and take
precautions to protect themselves;
If the Mill ambulance is used, an attendant must ride with the injured person in
addition to the driver, except where the injured person could normally be transported
in a car or pickup.
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I for the local emergency planning committee as soon as possible (within 15 minutes after
I declaration of the emergency, if possible) as follows:
I o RickM Ba,eY
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Also make the following notifications as soon as possible:
o Blanding Fire House and Sheriff s office:
Blanding Fire
350 West 200 South, Blanding
Phone number is 911
o Sheriff's Office
297 West South Main, Monticello
Phone number is 911 or [phone]
o Blanding Police
Dial 911,618-2916 or 678-2334
I o Highway Patrol
Dial 911 or 587-2000
I In its notifications to the foregoing offsite officials, the Mill personnel making the
notification should advise of the expected quantity of propane released and provide the Mill's
I initial recommendation for offsite protective actions, which are that the offsite responser authorities should follow the recommendations for releases of propane contained in the DOT
Guidebook. In the DOT Guidebook, propane has an ID No. of 1075 and is covered by Guide
I No. 115. Initial isolation and evacuation recommendations are set out in Guide No. 115.r Copies of the relevant portions of the DOT Guidebook are attached to this Appendix. An
r uncontrolled release of the contents of the Mill's propane tank would be similar to an
I uncontrolled release from a rail car or tanker truck. The foregoing offsite officials should
also be advised of the conclusions of the Mill's Risk Management Plan, attached hereto as
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I report the release to the State of Utah Division of Radiation Control (801-536-4250 during
f business hours or after hours to the UDEQ Duty Officer at 801-536-4123) immediately after
notification of offsite authorities, and in any event within one hour after declaration of the
I emergency, if possible. This immediate notification is required because an uncontrolled
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16. Perform scans on personnel that may have been exposed to areas of high radiation. Perform
bioassays if appropriate.
17. Notiflcation of Mill Management
The Incident Commander will notify one of the following of all incidents, if not already
alerted and part of the Emergency Response crew:
o R.E. Bartlett 435-678-2495o D. Turk 435 -67 8-7 8O2 or 435 -459 -97 86o R. Wallace 435-459-1093
18. Notification of Corporate Management:
The lncident Commander is to call Harold Roberts, Ron Hochstein or David Frydenlund
immediately.
o Harold Roberts (Executive Vice President).........303-389-4160 (office)
303-756-9050 (home)
303-902-2870 (cell)
o Ron Hochstein (President)604-689-7842 (office)
604-931-6334 (home)
6U-377-1167 (cell)
o...DavidFrydenlund(VicePresident). ....3o3-628-7798(office)
303-221-0098 (home)
303-808-6648 (cell)
19. Inspect facility for residual concentrations of propane, paying particular attention to low
points.
20. Inspect facility for damage that may have resulted from a fire or explosion and identify any of
the following types of damage to facilities
. Structural damage that could pose a hazard to workers. Any such areas should be
cordoned off as appropriate;
o Damage or disability to equipment that is required to prevent releases of radionuclides
exceeding regulatory limits, to prevent exposures to radioactive materials exceeding
regulatory limits or to mitigate the consequences of an accident, when:
o The equipment is required to be available and operable when it is disabled or
fails to function; and
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o No redundant equipment is available and operable to perform the required
safety function.
In the event of any such damage, the Incident Commander or RSO will make a
determination if it is safe for personnel to re-enter the facility or any portion of the
facility or whether or not any portion of the facility must be shut down because it
cannot be operated safely and in accordance with all license or permit conditions,
laws and regulations;
o Dama$e to any licensed material or any device, container or equipment containing
licensed material
2l.The Incident Commander or RSO will make a determination if it is safe for personnel to re-
enter the facility or any portion of the facility or whether or not any portion of the facility
must remain shut down;
22.The Site Incident Commander will make the decision to terminate the emergency or enter
into recover mode, or to escalate the emergency to a different category if necessary.
23. Notification of Regulatory Agencies:
A member of Mill management or Corporate management will notify the following
regulating agencies as indicated below:
o Immediate Report to UDEQ may be necessary
The State of Utah, Division of Radiation Control (801-536-4250 during business hours or
after hours to the UDEQ Duty officer at 801-536-4123) must be notified:
Immediately if the event involved byproduct, source or special nuclear
material possessed by the Mill that may have caused or threatens to cause any
individual to receive doses at the levels specified in R313-15 -I202(r)(a) or the
release of radioactive material inside or outside of the restricted area that
could cause an individual to receive an intake five times the annual
permissible intake as specified in R313-15-1202(I)(b); and
as soon as possible, but not later than 4 hours after the discovery of an event
that prevents immediate protective actions necessary to avoid exposures to
radiation or radioactive materials that could exceed regulatory limits or
releases of licensed material that could exceed regulatory limits (events may
include fires, explosions, toxic gas releases etc.) (see l0 CFR 40.60);
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The State of Utah, Division of Radiation Control (801-536-4250 during business hours or
after hours to the UDEQ Duty Officer at 801-536-4123) must be notified within 24 hours
after the discovery of:
o any of the events listed in 10 CFR 40.60.; oro any of the events listed in R313-15-1202(2).
. Report to MSHA
Any fire or explosion at the Mill facility must be reported within 15 minutes to MSHA -
1-800-746-1553.
24. Written Reports
The RSO will prepare a written report of the incident for Mill files. In addition, the RSO will
prepare a written report and submit it to the State of Utah Division of Radiation Control
within 30 days of the incident. The written report willl contain the information required by
R313-15-1203(2) and 10 CFR 40.60 (c)(2), as applicable.
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1065 121
1065 121
1066 121
1066 121
1070
1070
1072 122
1072 122
1073 122
1075 115
1075 11s
1075 115
1075 115
1075 115
1075 115
1075 115
1075 115
1075 115
1075 115
1075 115
1075 115
Neon
Neon, compressed
Nitrogen
Nitrogen, compressed
122 Nitrous oxide
122 Nitrous oxide, compressed
1077 115 Propylene
1078 126 Dispersant gas, n.o.s.
1078 126 Refrigerant gas, n.o.s.
1080 126 Sulfur hexafluoride
1080 126 Sulphur hexafluoride
1 081 I 16P Tetrafluoroethylene, stabilized
1083 118 Trimethylamine, anhydrous
1085 116P Vinyl bromide, stabilized
10BO 1l6PVinyl chloride, stabilized
1087 l16PVinyl methyl ether, stabilized
1088 127 Acetal
10Bg 129 Acetaldehyde
1090 127 Acetone
1091 127 Acetone oils
0xygen
Oxygen, compressed
Oxygen, refrigerated liquid
(cryogenic liquid)
Butane
Butane mixture
Butylene
lsobutane
lsobutane mixture
lsobutylene
Liquefied petroleum gas
LPG
Petroleum gases, liquefied
Propane
Propane mixture
Propylene
Allyl bromide
Allyl chloride
Amyl acetates
Amyl alcohols
Pentanols
Amylamines
Amyl chloride
n-Amylene
1-Pentene
Amyl formates
n-Amyl methyl ketone
Amyl methyl ketone
1099 131
1 100 131
1104 129
1 105 129
1 105 129
1 106 132
1107 129
1 108 128
1 108 128
1 109 129
1110 127
1110 127
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nr,oR,txPLo'Si:oN. EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE.. Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames.. Will form explosive mixtures with air.. Vapors from liquefied gas are initially heavierthan airand spread along ground.
CAUTION:Hydrogen (UN1049), Deuterium (UN1957), Hydrogen, refrigerated liquid
(UN1966) and Methane (UN1971) are tighter than air and will rise. Hydrogen and
Deuterium fires are difficult to detect since they burn with an invisible flame. Use
an alternate method of detection (therma! camera, broom handle, etc.). Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back.
' Cylinders exposed to fire may vent and release flammable gas through pressure relief
devices.. Containers may explode when heated.. Ruptured cylinders may rocket.
EALTH. Vapors may cause dizziness or asphyxiation without warning.. Some may be irritating if inhaled at high concentrations.. Contact with gas or liquefied gas may cause burns, severe injury and/or frostbite.
' Fire may produce irritating and/or toxic gases.
. CALL Emergency Response Telephone Number on Shipping Paper first. lf
Shipping Paper not available or no answer, refer to appropriate telephone
number listed on the inside back cover.
' As an immediate precautionary measure, isolate spillor leak area forat least 100 meters
(330 feet) in all directions.. Keep unauthorized personnel away.. Stay upwind.. Many gases are heavier than air and will spread along ground and collect in low or
confined areas (sewers, basements, tanks).. Keep out of low areas.
ROTECTIVE,CTOTHING. Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).. Structural firefighters' protective clothing will only provide limited protection.. Always wear thermal protective clothing when handling refrigerated/cryogenic liquids.
ACUATION
Large Spill
' Consider initial downwind evacuation for at least 800 meters (1/2 mile).
F ire. lf tank, rail car ortank truck is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 1600 meters (1 mile) in all
directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 1600 meters (1 mile) in all directions.
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FtRE. DO NOT EXTINGUISH A LEAKING GAS FIRE UNLESS LEAK CAN BE STOPPED.
CAUTION: Hydrogen (UN1049), Deuterium (UN1957) and Hydrogen, refrigerated liquid
(UN19661 burn with an invisible ftame. Hydrogen and Methane mixture, compressed
(UN2034) may burn with an invisible flame.
Small Fire. Dry chemical or COr.
Large Fire. Water spray or fog.. Move containers from fire area if you can do it without risk.
Fire involving Tanks
' Fight fire from maximum distance or use unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles.' Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well afterfire is out.' Do not direct water at source of leak or safety devices; icing may occur.
' Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety devices or
discoloration of tank.. ALWAYS stay away from tanks engulfed in fire.
' For massive fire, use unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles; if this is impossible,
withdraw from area and let fire burn.
sPltL oR,95411
' ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks orflames in immediate area).. All equipment used when handling the product must be grounded.. Do not touch or walk through spilled material.. Stop leak if you can do it without risk.
' lf possible, turn leaking containers so that gas escapes rather than liquid.' Use water gpray to reduce vapors or divert vapor cloud drift. Avoid allowing water runoff to
contact spilled material.i Do not direct water at spill or source of leak.
' Prevent spreading of vapors through sewers, ventilation systems and confined areas.. lsolate area until gas has dispersed.
CAUTION: When in contact with refrigerated/cryogenic liquids, many materials become
brittle and are likely to break without warning.
FIRSTAID
' Move victim to fresh air. . call 911 or emergency medical service.. Give artificial respiration if victim is not breathing.. Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult.. Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes.. Clothing frozen to the skin should be thawed before being removed.
' ln case of contact with liquefied gas, thaw frosted parts with lukewarm water.
' ln case of burns, immediately cool affected skin for as long as possible with cold water. Do
not remove clothing if adhering to skin. . Keep victim warm and quiet.
' Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved and take precautions
protect themselves.
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AmeriGas Propane. L.P. ]'RANSPORTATIOI{ CHIttI'fI{E(' NO. (iE};l.lRAI. SAI"'E'I'\' Dl,:trt'.D.O. Box 965, Valley Forge, PA 19d82 EMERGENCY No.: 8(lti-.1:{-98(tt) INFORTIATIoN: 610-337-1000
DAIIGER! Extremely flammable liquelied gas under pressure. Keep away fiom
heat, sparks, flame, and all other ignition soul'ces. Vapor reduces oxygen avail-
able for bleathing and may cause suffoeation in confined spaces. LIse only with
adequate ventilation. Odor may not provide adequate warning of leaks. Use of
propane gas detectors in aeeordance with manufacturer's instructions is recom-
mended. Vapor is heavier than air and may collect at low levets. Liquid may
cauae freeze burn similar to frostbite; Do not get liquid in eyes, on skin, or on
clothing. Avoid prolonged breathingof vapor. Keep containervalve closed when
not in use. Do not allow container to run empty. (See "Warning-Limitation of
Propane Odorant: You Ma-v lYot Always Smetl Leaking Propane" supplied with
this MSDS.)
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EYE CONTACT: For contact nirh liq.
uid, Ilush immediatelr sirh rrirtrr. 0h.
tain immedinte nredical attentit'rn.
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SECTION I _ IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT: Propane CHEMICALfiAIIIILY:Par.rrffinic
Hydrocarbon
SYNONYMS: Liquetied CHEMICAL FORIIIULA:
Petroleum Gas; LP-Oas: LPG CBHS
SECTION II _ INGREDIENTSMATERTAL CASNUMBER PERCENT
lfllr[]nrxinliatfl
0-5.0
87.i- 100
()-4.()
(l-2..i
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MATERIAL PEL/TWA
ETHANE Not Established
PhOPA\E r(loo ppnr
SECTION III - HEALTH INFORMATION
INHA-LATION: Asph-vxiant in high concentrations due to dilution ol'
available oxygen. At excessive vapor concentr.ations, this product has
anesthetic. asph-vxiating properties and may' cause sleepine.s.s. At
levels above 100.000 ppm (i.e. 10(ii ), pr.opane is mildly iriitating to the
respirator_l'tract and may result in dizziness. headache, drorvsiness,
nausea, shortness of breath, muscular incoordination, exce.s.sive
salivation, disorientation. vomiting, and excitation. In ertreme cases.
convulsions. unconsciousness and death may occur as a result ol'
asphlxiation. Percon1 *,ith chronic re-spil'atot! disease should avoid
exposure.
NGESTION:Liquidma;-causefreeze SKIN COI\TACTT Liquid mali cause
burn similar to frostbite. Ingestion not freeze burn similar to frostbite.
expected to oecur in normal use. OTHEllproductisnotlistedbyIARC.
NTP or 0SHA as a potenrial car-
cinogen. Propane and some ofthe minor
EYE CONTACT: Liquid may cause eomponenrs hare been reported to be
freeze burn similar to frostbite. cardiac sensitizers in erperimenrs.
SECTION IV _
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOS URE LIMITS
(Blue) )
\Reecrtvtty
(Yellow)
- Severe
-Serious 1-Slight
-Moderate 0-Minimal
INCESTION: Il .srvirllosed. get nnme.
diate rnedical at(enti(fi .
SECTION VI _ PHYSICAL DATA
BOILING POINT: ...{{ I..
MELTING POINT: .... ......r-/A
VAPOR PRESSURE:. ...., . . . . 196 psig 1r t0() P
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H2O = l): .... ....0.;i0.1
VAPORDENSITY(AIR = I):.... .........t.ioSOLUBILITYINWATER:...... .....Slight.0.t to l.o',
APPEARAI{CEAND ODOR:. . , . ('okrrless. orlorless in rratural lirnr
^<CH'ni/ ^ oDoRANt wARNING: od<,rant is
^F' ' $i added to aid in detecti<rn of le:rks.
-l(v 'U. There is a Scrirtch 'n Snift'lritnel lr'U <\ cate<l hele. One cornnron oclornnt isq 11 eth-vl rrlercaptan. CAS No. ?5-0lt-1.
Odorant is effective for detection ofg_ t+ LTj:iilH:ii?f;'"',llll;+H""$fii':iLl ^\q. people to detect odor.s varies rvidelv.j- -s\- Also. ceftain chemical reactions rvitha lc;-1'p re' if::'rJ'x,,'I"*?1?'iff ;]::TH:':#;resulting in the possibilitl" thirt a per.con can be in the presence of leak.
ing propane and not be alerted b.,- smell. No odorant rcill be l(Xl'i
effeetive in all circumstanees. Accordingl-v, the use of propane gas
detectors in accordance with manufactuiei's in,structions llj,.vou indyour eustomers: is recommended. If odor level appeal.s to be weak.
notil-v your propane supplier immediately. Read and understand
"Warning-Limitations of Propane Odorant: You May Not Ahvays
Smell Leaking Propane" supplied with thi.s MSDS. Ifyou do not have
a copy of this waming. obtain one from AmeriGas/Petrolane im.
mediately.
SECTION VII - tr'IBE AND E)(PLOSION HAZABDS
FLASH POINT & METHOD USED: .-156 F (estinrated)
IGNITIONTEMPERATURE INAIR:.. ...!ll0- l.l:l() F
FLATYIIIABLE LAIITS IN ^{IR, % BY VOLUME: . . . LO![F]R: 2.21;
UPPER: !,.6',
NFPA &{TING lt'nder Fire t','n. HE.{tjtH: .. ..1 Slight
ditions. Does not applt' (o erpoiurs FIRE:. . { Extrernelr l'lanrmirhlt
hazrrrds other thtn during firet: BEACTIVITY: . ..tlStohle
FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES: Elirninate s()urces ot ignition.
Evacuate area. Notifl' lire departnrerrt. Allorv (lltl)' trBined. properll'
1>rrrtected ltersonrrel in alea. Shut-ofl'source ol'gns, il'llossillle. Allou'
lire to ltuln itself otrt alier:;rs flrnt'is shut ofl. Il'gas t'lory clnnot ltr
shut ol'1. do not estinguislr lir'e-.{llorv fire to lturn itscll out u-ring hiuh
1.olttrrte $'iltet' suppli.' l(, (.(r,l heat-erillosetl plessule <'rrlrt&iners flnd
neorlrl' equipment. Appro:rt.h a flanre enteloJrecl container tinm tht'
side. nevrr the head errdi. l're estlenre ('iurti()n rvhen aplllfinu rtater
to a container rvhich has ht en elltosed to lrt rtl ot'llarne tirr nrore than u
slrort time. Frrr urrcontlrrlluhle liles an<l s'hr,n Ilarrra is ir,rpinging on
container, rvithdrarv all prr'onnel irrrrl t.r'irr'rrirte vir.init.r- inrnrr,-
diatell'.
ETHANE
PROPANEI PRoPvLENEr BL:TANEs-
ETHYL }IF]RCAPTA}i
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800 ppnr
TL\?TIVA
.Simple Asph.vsiant
Simple Asph.r-xiant
Siurltle .{sph1'xiant
8(10 ppm
SECTION V - EMERGENCY AND
FIRST AID PROCEDURE
FOR OVEREXPOSURE BY:
INHALATION: Remore vit'tim from SI(ni CO:ff.{CT: If freeze hurn rx.
fufihererposureandintolieshair.Prr, cur.s. reme\.e contaminated clothes.
side rrxl'gen if breathing is dil'licuh. lf .shoes and jeueln. Imnrerse hunred
victirn ir unr:orrsciotrs, get pr,,rnpt nredi. alea in u.arm I not hotl nater.. Iieep irn.
ral .l(lenti(,n. nrersed. 0er pr(rnlpl .trlenli.il,
Il''*,'.nf, FlttE & Ii.tpl.()Fto:r.. IIAZAtil]s: ].'ir.r[{litrr. .tr,,rrldI \u'ilr 't'll.conluirtr'd lrrt:rthini.l ill)lliuiltlls in Ilrt prsrtir'(, I)r,(.sirlr{,urr,tle $'ith rr lirll liret,pic(e rvhr.rr tl,lt,rq,ir a lr.ssibilitl .l'ex;rorurt,t,
- surokc. furles or hazarclous rlecunrposilion prorlucts. ('nr.onrr.rrlled
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rPrt':t<l ralridlr'. ale ht':tt'it"r than iiit'irn<l :rrr t,::trerrrclv llarrr
I SECTION VItrI _ BEACTIVITYI:,H:tills s'ia"'Ie
POLYMERIZATtrON: Will not occur
! coruotuoNs & MATERTALsr ro AVorD: Ir:'Jfl:l;::,,::ll*l;l,l_.:::,,t:
I "oroooous DECoMrorr-
f#t ection vl "od,rant \!'a.n'
TION PRODUCTS:. . Inconrplete combu.rtion mayyield
I sECrroNrx- EMpl;;ffi;;ffi;
CONTROL MEASLIRES: trse local and dilution ventilation to
! maintain exnoiures belorv aceerrtahle r.r.iteria.
I RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: If concerrtrations are high
enough to warrant supplied-air or self-contained breathing appara-
_ tus. atmosphere may be flammable (see Section VII)^ Appropriate
!precautions rnust be taken regarding flamnrability. For situations
!rvhere flammability has been safely addre.ssed and rvhere control
nleasures are not fea.sillle or sulfieient to achieve full conformance
srrul( (,\, I)r' lt.,l ,\tn0l.i(,. tl(| nt,t lllt it n(,ilt.1r.\ Jrlrr,rrt, t,t. tUr.tr r..lt,r.lrit.irls\vrt.hr.s .. irrrcl t'l(. I,ltir'tr.tr, ,r.i,ir. ll p.ssilrle. l.el,o\.(, lr.lii,g t.r,rr-lainet.to rafe it1qx, stlrl llorr rrl girs rrrallorv vagror ro disgrtrst, irr il salt,ilt(ii. \I.ller snrn)'(,iln lle rrsr,d t(} hr,lp dilule r.allrrr crrrfentr.atl{)lr inair', J'hr groisilrilit.v (,xists thgt ltrrlis rtill llot b( (101.,.,,..r1r1o h.r.smell.tlse ol l)l'ol)atre gns dctectors in accordance rvith ntanufircturer.sinstructions is recorrtrlen(led. {See .Section VI .'Odorunt lIilninS-..)
IVASTE DISPOSAL: Dispose of gas in accordance nith applicable ilarvs and regulation.s. \:ent vapor in a safe locstion and insure ihat gas I
dissipates below the lorver flammable limit. Controlled burnini'isprefelred.
SECTION XI _
REGULATORY INFORMATION
DOT PROPER SHIPPINGNAiIIE: . . .. Propane. Liquefied peuoleuur Gas
DOT HAZARD CLASS:.. . .. Flammable Gas
DOT LD. NUMBER: . L:N r0;5
DOT EI}IERGDNCY RE.
SPONSE GUIDE: : See Guide No. !!
SARATITLE III INFORMATION: This product ma.r contain overi.()1.; prop;-lene. This is subject to the reporiing requireinent-s ol Sec_tion ;ll11.
HAZARD CATEGORY FOR SECTTON 3 I T/3 T 2 REPORTING:Immediate (acute) health hacard. File hazard. Sudden release ofpressure hazard.
RCRA INFORMATION: This product, when disposed of by incin-erution or flar-ing, is defined as an ignitable haiardous uuste inFederal regulation.s. Hazardous rmste,unlberis D00r. Refer. to late.stFederal or State regulations regarding proper means of disposal.
TSCA STATLIS; All conrponents of thi.s ploduct are listed on theTSCA inventorl'.
SECTION XII - HANDLING
AND STORAGE PEECAUTIONS tStore in an authorized lo-cation (outside, detached storage i. pr.- '''.
feme-d with adequate ventilation). Isolate from heatand igniirun.ir.-ces..Isolale from combustible materials. providd separate storagelocations. for other compressed or flammsble gases. Inspect cylinde?sfrequentl-v for leaks, dents, gouges and corrosion rvith emphasis onbottom of cylinder. Keep cy'iinders in an uprigt-i f osition at all timesso-that pressure r.elief vatves cornmunicate lith vapor.space. Somecylinders have directional arrows indicating uprighi position. Ifyouhave questions about the proper position oi'vo,i. ajrlina"r, .."L r.riotance from a qualified source. Propane equipmeni should be used inaccordance with mariufacturer's instructions. Do not drop or abusucylinders. Do not allow cylinders to run empty. Keep container valveclosed-and plugged when not in use; if .ytina.. runs empt5r, closeshutoff valve immediately. Install protective caps when cyh";;;;;not connected foruse. Ernpty containers retainLome residue, so theyshould be treated as if the-vwere full. Read and understand .,Warn--
ing-Limitation o.f Propane Odorant: lbu l\Iay Not Always SmellLeaking Propane" supplied rvith this MSDS, If jou do not hai.e a copyof this warning, contact AmeriGaslpetrolane immediately.
rvith acceptable criteria (Section IV). use l\iIOSH/I,ISHA approvedrespiratory prctection (rsupplied;air or self-contained breathing
&pparatus as appr;opriate). Respirator.s .should be selected based onform arid concentration of contantinant in air and in accordance rr.ithosHA (29 cFR t9l0.l3{).
lnnOfnCUVE CLOTHING: Avoid skin contaet with liquid be-
lcause of possibilit-v of freeze burn. Wear glor.es and protective cloth-
ing which are impervious to the product for the duration of the antic-
_ipated exposure, goggles for protection against accidental release ofIpressurizeci products.
G*O"*IU GAS DETECTORS: The use of propane gas detectorsin accorclance rvith manufacturer's instructioni is reeoii-;;;;. --
I sECrroN x -I ET{VIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS: Avoid uncontrolled releases of
lhis m-a_tgia1. Liquid release will have G.iLi; effect on ptani "na]nimal life. Large liquid release will quickly vaporize to produce alarge, vopor cloud. Vapor cloud is both a fire and asphyxiation
hazard.
]e-l1l _On LEAK PROCEDURES: product is exttemely flam-
lnable. Vapor is heavierthan airand may collect at lowerleveli. Flam-
mable concentrations may be present belorv nose level. If there is aleak but no fire, do not ignite the escaped gas. Eliminate all ignition
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The information presented helein is believed to be factual as it has been tlerived from the rvorks anclopinions of pel'sons believed to be qualified experts; however, nothing contained inthis information isto be taken as a $'arrantyorrepresentation forwhich the eompany bears legal responsibility. The usershould revierv anl'recommendations in the speci{ic context of the intend"d ,". to determine rvhetherthey are appropriate.
PREPARED BY: AmeriGas Propane, L.P.
P.O. Box 965
Valle.v Forge. PA 19482
ISSUED:3/95
SUPERSEDES: 08/91
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SULFURIC ACID TANK FAILURE
(See also Sections 2.1.4 and 2.1.5 of the Emereencv Response Plan)
The following steps will be followed for a leach tank failure or a sulfuric acid tank failure. The
steps should be followed in the order set out below, unless more than one crew is mobilized, in
which case some of the steps can be taken simultaneously by different crews. The tncident
Commander has the authority to vary from the steps set out below if he deems it necessary in the
circumstances to protect public health, safety or the environment.
1. The person who would first witness the tank failure should immediately contact his or her
supervisor who would, as an immediate precautionary measure, isolate the spill or leak area
in all directions for at least 150 feet. All unauthorized personnel will be required to stay out
of this area.
2. Determine Incident Commander. The Incident Commander will be the Mill Manager, or in
his absence the Mill Superintendent, or in the absence of both the Mill Manager and the Mill
Superintendent, the RSO. Shift Foremen are in charge and are responsible for all emergency
procedures until the Incident Commander arrives.
Determine crews that may be required (see Section 4.2.2 of the Plan for a discussion of the
available crews at the disposal of the tncident Commander).
Mobilize trained personnel and emergency equipment such as SCBAs, first aid equipment
etc. See the Material Data Safety Sheet for sulfuric acid, a copy of which is attached to this
Appendix.
Initiate rescue operations for any people who may be trapped by the release; do this only with
properly trained and equipped personnel.
Guard against possible fires by shutting off electrical circuits, isolating gas lines and
eliminating ignition sources from affected areas. See Exhibit 7 for a list and locations of the
main shut-off valves.
7. Attend to any injured persons:
One of the following EMTtrained personnel should be contacted, if they are on-site
to aid in the event of any injuries to personnel:
o David Turk
Move victim to fresh air;
Give artificial respiration if victim is not breathing;
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o Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim ingested or inhaled the substancel
give artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way
valve or other proper respiratory medical devicelo Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult;o Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes;o In case of contact with substance, immediately flush skin or eyes with running water
for at least 20 minutes;o For minor skin contact, avoid spreading material on unaffected skin;o Removal of solidified molten material from skin requires medical assistance'o Control any bleeding;o Treat for shock, if necessary;o Immobrlize any fractures and stabilize for transportation;o Scan the injured person for excessive alpha prior to transporting if time allowso (If alpha is excessive or there is no time to scan, notify the clinicftrospital
personnel and the RSO);o Keep victim warm and quiet;
o Effects of exposure (inhalation, ingestion or skin contact) to substance may be delayed;o The Safety Coordinator or a Safety Technician will notify the following as needed:
o Blanding Clinic
o San Juan Hospital, Monticello
o Ambulance Service, Blanding
678-2254 or 678-3434 (930 N. 400 w.)
678-2830 or 587-2116 (364 W. 1st N.)
Dial 911o Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the materials involved and take
precautions to protect themselves; ando [f the Mill ambulance is used, an attendant must ride with the injured in addition to
the driver, except where the injured could normally be transported in a car or pickup.
8. Notification of Mill Management
The Incident Commander will notify one of the following of all incidents, if not already
alerted and part of the Emergency Response crew:
o R.E. Batlett
o D. Turk
o R. Wallace
435-678-2495
435-61 8-7 802 or 435 -459 -97 86
435-459-1093
9. Notification of Corporate Management:
The Incident Commander is to call Harold Roberts, Ron Hochstein or David Frydenlund
immediately.
o Harold Roberts (Executive Vice President).........303-389-4160 (office)
303-756-9050 (home)
303-902-2870 (cell)
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o Ron Hochstein (President) 604-699-1842 (office)
604-931-6334 (home)
604-377-1167 (cell)
o...DavidFrydenlund(vicePresident). ....303-6z\-7799(office)
303-221-0098 (home)
303-808-6648 (cell)
10. Initiate necessary steps to contain and/or neutralize the release, in accordance with
precautions set out in the Material Safety Data Sheet attached to this Appendix.
11.In the case of a release from the sulfuric acid tank, remove any contaminated soil to the
Mill's tailings cells for disposal, in accordance with the precautions set out in the Material
Safety Data Sheet attached to this Appendix. Make any notifications required under the
Mill's Spill Response Plan, a copy of which is attached to this Plan as Appendix L.
12. Inspect facility for damage that may have resulted from a leach tank failure and identify any
of the following types of damage to facilities
o Structural damage that could pose a hazard to workers. Any such areas should be
cordoned off as appropriate;
o Damage or disability to equipment that is required to prevent releases of radionuclides
exceeding regulatory limits, to prevent exposures to radioactive materials exceeding
regulatory limits or to mitigate the consequences of an accident, when:
o The equipment is required to be available and operable when it is disabled or
fails to function; and
o No redundant equipment is available and operable to perform the required
safety function.
In the event of any such damage, the Incident Commander or RSO will make a
determination if it is safe for personnel to re-enter the facility or any portion of the
facility or whether or not any portion of the facility must be shut down because it
cannot be operated safely and in accordance with all license or permit conditions,
laws and regulations;
o Damage to any licensed material or any device, container or equipment containing
licensed material.
13. The Incident Commander or RSO will make a determination if it is safe for personnel to re-
enter the facility or any portion of the facility or whether or not any portion of the facility
must remain shut down.
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15. Notification of Regulatory Agencies:
A member of Mill management or Corporate management will notify the following
regulating agencies as indicated below:
o Immediate Report to UDEQ may be necessary:
The State of Utah, Division of Radiation Control (801-536-4250 during business hours or
after hours to the UDEQ Duty officer at 801-536-4123) must be notified:
o Immediately if the event involved byproduct, source or special nuclear
material possessed by the Mill that may have caused or threatens to cause any
individual to receive doses at the levels specified in R313-15-1202(l)(a) or the
release of radioactive material inside or outside of the restricted area that
could cause an individual to receive an intake five times the annual
permissible intake as specified in R313-15-1202(1)(b); ando as soon as possible, but not later than 4 hours after the discovery of an event
that prevents immediate protective actions necessary to avoid exposures to
radiation or radioactive materials that could exceed regulatory limits or
releases of licensed material that could exceed regulatory limits (events may
include fires, explosions, toxic gas releases etc.) (see 10 CFR 40.60);
o 24 Hour Report to UDEQ may be necessary:
The State of Utah, Division of Radiation Control (801-536-4250 during business hours or
after hours to the UDEQ Duty Officer at 801-536-4123) must be notified within 24 hours
after the discovery of:
o any of the events listed in 10 CFR 40.60; oro any of the events listed in R313-15-1202(2).
16. Written Reports
The RSO will prepare a written report of the incident for Mill files. In addition, if
notification is required to be submitted to the State under paragraph 15 above, the RSO will
prepare a written report and submit it to the State of Utah Division of Radiation Control
within 30 days of the incident. The written report willl contain the information required by
R313-15-1203(2) and 10 CFR 40.60 (c)(2), as applicable.
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INGESTION. INHALATION. SKIN AND EYE CONTACTS.
.TRONG INORGANIC ACID MISTS CONTAINING SULFURIC,ACID
I PR0VEN (HUMAN, GROUP 1, IARC) : SUSpECTED (HUMAN,7 (NTP) ; CLASSIFICATI0N NOT APPLICABLE TO SULFURIC
(OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURES)
GROUP A2, ACGIH) ; GR0UP
ACID AND SULFURIC ACIDSOLUTIONS.
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ERATOGENI CITY
NOT APPLICABLE.
NOT APPLICABLE.
ECUTE EFFECTS SULFURIC (ACID): MAY BE FATAL IF INHALED OR INGESTED IN LARGEglAryTITY. LIQUIDS OR ACID MISTS : MAY PRODUCE TISSUE DA},IAGE : MUCOUS
fqygn4ryrs (EvES, MourHr RESpTRAToRy rRAcr). EXTREMELy DANcERous By EvES AND](IN CONTACT (CORROSIVE). SEVERE IRRITANT FOR EYES : INFLAMMATION (REDNESS,WATERING, ITCHING). VERY DANGEROUS IN CASE OF INHALATION (MISTS) AT HIGH
IONCENTRATIONS : MAY PRODUCE SEVERE IRRITATION OF RESPIRAToRY TRAST
J UGHINc, SHoRTNESS 0F BREATH, CHOKING).
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lTE CONTACT
REMOVE CONTACT LENSES IF PRESENT. IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITH PLENTY OF
IATER, HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. CONSULT A PHYSICIAN.
ffii:P:LITY OF CONJUNCTIVITIS, SEVERE IRRITATION, SEVERE BURNS, PERMANENT EYE
Jt* coNTAcr: REMovE .'NTAHTNATED .LoTHTNG AND sHoEs AS eurcKLy ASIDSSIBLE PROTECTING YOUR HANDS AND BODY. PLACE UNDER A DELUGE SHOWER FOR 15MINUTES. FLUSH EXPOSED SKIN GENTLY AND THOROUGHLY WITH RUNNINO WATER (PAY
IRIICULAR .ATTENTIoN T0 : FoLDS, cREvIcES, CREASES, GRoIN). CALL A pHySICIAN
J_ IRRITATION PERSISTS. MAY IRRITATE SKIN, CAUSE BURNS (HIGHLY CORROSIVE) ANDPOSSIBILITY OF SOME SCARRING.
EflSH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSING. tltHILE THE PATIENT IS BEINGIIIIIgRTED TO A MEDTCAL FACTLTTY, CONTTNUE THE AppLrCATroN OF COLD, WETI)MPRESSES. IF MEDICAL TREATMENT MUST BE DELAYED, REPEAT THE FLUSHING $TITHCOLD WATER OR SOAK THE AFFECTED AREA WITH COLD WATER TO HELP REI'IOVE THE LASTI49ES 0F SULFURTC ACrD. CREAMS OR OTNTMENTS SHOULD NOT BE AppLrED BEFORE ORI'RING THE WASHING PHASE OF TREATMENT.
LNHALATION
l*t PRECAUTIoNS T0 AVoID sEcoNDARy coNTAMINATToN By RESTDUAL AcrDs. REMSyEIilE PERSON TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION.
E., .. =ICULT BREATHING : GIVE OXYGEN. GET II,IMEDIATE HEDICAL ATTENTION.D.. BILITY OF DAMAGE TO THE UPPER REsPIRATORY TRACT AND LUNG TISSUEs.LIINTAIN OBSERVATION OF THE PATIENT FOR DELAYED ONSET OF PULMONARY EDEMA.
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OF BREATH.
D0 NOT INDUCE V0MITING. CONSCIOUS AND ALERT PERS0N : RINSE MOUTH WITH WATER
IND GrVE L/2 TO I CUP 0F WATER OR MrLK T0 DILUTE MATERTAL. SPONTANEoUS
TOMITING : KEEP HEAD BELOW HIPS TO PREVENT ASPIRATION ; RINSE MOUTH AND GIVE
'72 To I cUP 0F WATER 0R HILK. UNCONSCIOUS PERSON : D0 NOT INDUCE V0HITING oR
fIVE ANY LIQUID. IMMEDIATELY OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION.
lores ro PHYSTcTANS
CONTINUED WASHING OF THE AFFECTED AREA WITH COLD OR ICED WATER WILL BE
IELPFUL IN REMOVING THE LAST TRACES OF SULFURIC ACID. CREAMS OR OINTHENTS
IHOULD NOT BE APPLIED BEFORE OR DURING THE WASHING PHASE OF THE TREATMENT.
EXPLOSION DATA
NOT AVAILABLE
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AUl. ;IGNITION TEMPERATURE: NOT AVAILABLE
lnonucrs 0F coMBUSTT0N: RELEASES 0F sulFUR DroxrDE AT ExTREMELv HrGH
!EMPERATURES.
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'ATER
ORGANIC MATERIALS OR BASE SOLUTIONS IN ENCLOSED SPACES (VA,CUUM TRUCKS,
TANKS). FOLLOtl' APPROPRIATE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA) CODES.
lr*. FTGHTTNG (rNsrRUCTroNS)
USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING MATERIAL. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL
TONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE ; DO NOT GET WATER INSIDE CONTAINERS.IIVACUATE PERSONNEL TO A SAFE AREA. KEEP PERSONNEL REMOVED AND UPWIND OF FIRE.
GENERATES HEAT UPON ADDITION OF WATER, WITH POSSIBILITY OF SPATTERING. WEAR
lull pRorEcrIVE cLoTHING. RUNoFF FRoM FrRE coNTRoL MAy cAUSE poLLUTroN.
IEUTRALIZE RUN-OFF WITH LIME, SODA ASH, ETC. T TO PREVENT CORROSION OF HETALS
AND FORMATION OF HYDROCEN GAS. IdEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IF
SUMES OR MISTS ARE PRESENT.
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REVIEt.J EIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDINGlrrH cLEAN uP. srop Flot,l rF possrBlE. soAK up sHALL sprlLs wrrH DRy sAND,ILAY OR DIAToMACEoUS EARTH.DIKE LA.RGE SPILLS, AND CAUTIOUSLY DILUTE AND NEUTRALiZE WITH LIME OR SODAISH, AND TRANSFER TO WASTE WATER TREATHENT SYSTEM. PREVENT LIQUID FROM
INTERTNc SEWERS, WATERWAYS, 0R LoW AREAS.TF THIS PRODUCT IS SPILLED AND NOT RECOVERED, OR IS RECOVERED AS A WASTE FORTREATMENT 0R DISPOSALT THE REP0RTABLE QUANTITY (U.S. DOT) IS I 000 LBS (BASEDI Ilt suLFURrc AcrD coNTENT 0F rHE soLUTror.r spiilEnl. corlplv r,trrH FEDERAL,ITATE, AND LOCAL REGULATIONS ON REPORTING RELEASES.
IERSONAL PROTECTION
levrrw FrRE FTGHTTNG MEASuRES AND HANDLTNc (eERSSNNEL pRgTEcrroN) sEcrrgNsTEFORE PROCEEDING WITH CLEANUP. USE APPROPRIATE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENTDURING CLEAN-UP.
laaro* z. HANDLTNG AND sroRAGE ./ ENGTNEERING coNTRoLs AND
'ERS'NALPROTECT I ON
l=,:hi-8r, rN E,ES, 0N sKrN, 0R oN cLorHrNG. AV'rD BREATHTN' vAp,RS oR Mrsr.WE, APPROVED RESPIRATORS IF ADEQUATE VENTILATION CANNOT BE PROVIDED. WASHI
IFIOROUCHLY AFTER HANDLING. INGESTION OR INHALATION : SEEK MEDICAL ADVICEI,IMEDIATELY AND PROVIDE HEDICAL PERSONNEL WITH A COPY OF THIS MSDS.
f ORAGE
Egt coNrnrNEn TIGHTLv cLosED AND cLosuRE up (DRUH) To eREVENT LEAKAGE. DoNOT ADD WATER TO CONTENTS WHILE IN CONTAINER BECAUSE OF VIOLENT REACTION.IFEP OUT OF SUN AND AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS, AND FLAME.
]OSEN CLOSURE CAREFULLY. RELIEVE INTERNAL PRESSURE I,,HEN RECEIVED AND ATEAST WEEKLY THEREAFTER. DO NOT USE PRESSURE TO EMPTY. BE SURE CLOSURE ISSECURELY FASTENED BEFORE MOVING CONTAINER. DO NOT WASH OUT CONTAINER OR USE
[r[oErSTXtEriYXifl:RE:
; REPLACE cLosuRE AFTER EACH l^,TTHDRAWAL AND RETURN rr
TCTI0N 8. ENcTNEERTN6 CONTROLS AND PERS0NAL pROTECTTON
trer*Eenr*e coNTRoLS
SOOD GENERAL VENTILATION SHOULD BE PROVIDED TO KEEP VAPOR AND MISTITNCENTRATIONS BELoW THE EXPOSURE LIMITS.I,ERSONAL PROTECTION
}EMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES ; FULL-LENGTH FACE SHIELD,/CHEMICAL SPLASH G0GGLESfIPrN1II9l_i AcrD-PR00F GAUNTLET GL0VES, ApRoN, AND Bo0TS ; L0NG sLEEvEFoL, ACRYLIC, 0R P0LYESTER CLOTHING ; ACID PRO0F SUIT nnp UoOO ; AppRSpRIATE.{. \H RESPIRATORY PROTECTIoN.
J'"oar 0F EMERGEN.' oR *HERE THERE IS A srRoNG possrBrLrry oF .'NSTDERABLE
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VAPOR OR MIST ARE PRESENT AND EXPOSURE LIMITS MAY BE EXCEEDED, WEAR
lppnopnrATE NrosH RESpTRAToRy pRoTEcrroN.I
SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
!r"rr.o,- srATE AND AppEARANcE LTQUID (oILy;
'LEAR
To ruRBrD)-IIDOR ODORLESS
-MOLECULAR WEIGHT 98.08Iolon coLoRLESS To LIGHT GREYln (r% soLN./wATER) < I
TOILING POINT 193 DEG C TO 3?7 DEG C (379 DEG F TO 62L DEGI F) (o 760 MM HGTapon DENSTTY 3.4
XELTING POINT .35 DEG C TO 11 DE6 C (-31 DEG F TO 52 DEG F)
lrrr=*rro* YES (wArER)
r ugrLITy YEs (WATER) < 0.5 MM HG 38 DEG C (100 DEG F)t,GR;. J BOILING FREEZING SPECIFIC
GRAVITYI 531*trr. , BEIt'r=, F DEG DEG c DEG DEc FIO DEG TECHNICAL 193 380 . 12 10 I.70666 DEG TECHNICAL 279 555 - 55 - 31 I.8351.835 ELECTRoLYTE 279 535 - 35 - 31 1,835
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.REACTS VIOLENTLY WITH WATER AND ORGANIC MATERIALS WITH EVOLUTION OF HEAT.
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POLYMERTZATION WILL NOT OCCUR.
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VIGOROUS REACTIONS WITH : WATER; ALKALINE SOLUTIONS ; METALS, METAL POWDER i
JARBIDES ; CHLORATES ; FULMINATES ; NITRATES ; PICRATES ; STRONG OXIDIZINC,
IEDUcING, OR COMBUSTIBLE ORGANIc MATERIALS. HAZARDOUS GASES ARE EVOLVED ONIl IAcT wITH CHEMICALS SUcH AS CYANIDES, SULFIDES, AND CARBIDES.
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IECTI0N I1. ToXIC0L0cICAL INFoRMATIONICHRONIC EFFECTS
fJLFURIC (ACID) : OVEREXPOSURE TO STRoNG INoRGANIC MISTS CONTAINING SULFURICTID-,-loSSIBILITY 0F LARYNGEAL CANCER (HSBDT IARC). TARGET ORGANS FOR ACUTEF{D CHR0NIC OVEREXPOSURE (NI0SH 90-Ll7) : RESPIRAToRY SvSTEH, EyES, SKIN,TEETH.
Jtrt-: -!o!,srrILrry oF rRRrrArroN 0F THE N'sE AND THR,AT r,,rrH sNEEzrNc, s'RETHROAT OR RUNNY NOSE. HEADACHE, NAUSEA AND WEAKNESS. GROSS OVEREXPOSURE:ro::IPILITY OF IRRITATION OF NOSE, THROAT, AND LUNGS WITH COUGHI DIFFICULTY[5lIIIIc 9l-SHoRTNESS 0F BREATH. puLr'roNARy EDEMA t,JrrH coucH, wHEEzrNc,BNORMAL LUNG SOUNDS, POSSIBLY PROGRESSING TO SEVERE SHORTNESS OF BREATH ANDBLUISH DISCOLOR.ATION OF THE SKIN ; SYHPTOMS MAY BE DELAYED. REPEATED OR
JoL0NGED
ExPosuRE To Mrsrs MAy CAUSE : coRROSroN 0F TEETH.
CONTACT (SKIN) : POSSIBILITY OF CORROSION, BURNS OR ULCERS. CONTACT WITH A :I sgfyII0N : PoSSrBrLrrY 0F SLTGHT rRRrrATroN wrrH rrcHrNc, REDNESS 0Ril .'lT3;,fis:'fJFfi,fts,'fiEhff]ss? silEliY[E [l':13,: PossrBrlrry oF IRRrrArroN
f!I19I (EYE) : PossrBILrry oF coRRosroN oR uLcERATToN (BLTNDNESS MAy
-SULT). REPEATED OR PR0LONGED EXPOSURE (MIST) : POSSIBILITy OF EyEIRRITATION WITH TEARING, PAIN OR BLURRED VISION.
IgElrrql- , -IHMEDIATE EFFEcrs oF ovERExposuRE MAy TN'LUDE : BURNS 0F rHETtDUTH, THROAT, ESOPHAGUS AND STOMACHI WITH SEVERE PAIN, BLEEDING, VOMITING,DIARRHEA AND COLLAPSE OF BLOOD PRESSURE. DAMAGE MAY APPEAR DAYS AFTER
feosuns.
TOXICITY : PERSONS WITH THE FOLLOtl,ING PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS WARRANTilRTICULAR ATTENTION :
ILFURIC (ACID) : LARYNGEAL IRRITATIoN.EITING, DRINKING AND SMOKING MUST BE PROHIBITED IN AREAS WHERE THIS MATERIALIS HANDLED AND PROCESSED. WASH HANDS AND FACE BEFORE EATING, DRINKING AND
forrHe .
SECTION L2. ECOTOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
troro*rcrrYd[uarrc r'xrcrry : SLTGHTLy ro M'DERATELy r'xlc.
PtgEgILI-_suNFrsH (LcEo ; 48 HoURS) : 4s ttc/L (TAp WATER, zo DEG c,lNDrTroNS 0F BIoASSAY NoT SPECIFIED). (HSBD).
ilOUNDER (LCsO ; 48 HOURS) : lOO-530 T4G/L (AERATED WATER, coNDITIoNS oFE. [954Y NOT SPECIFIED). (HSBD).
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JNDILUTED. TESTING INDICATES THIS MATERIAL IS A HODERATE EYE IRRITANT, WHEN
TESTED AS 10 % soLUTroN.
SKIN : THE CONCENTRATED COI'IPOUND IS CORROSIVE. TESTING INDICATES THIS
JATERIAL
IS A SLIGHT SKIN IRRITANTI IIJHEN TESTED AS IO ZSOLUTION.
SINGLE .AND REPEATED EXPOSURE CAUSED : IRRITATION OF THE RESPIRATORY TRACT ;
JORROSION OF THE RESPIRATORY TRACT ; LUNG DAMAGE ; LABORED BREA.THING ALTERED
II3[;-3lil".5fli., PULMoN.ARY EDEHA. REPEATED ExPosuRE CAUSED : ALTERED RED
IToDEGRADATT0N
pRoDucrs Nor AVATLABLE
_BIODEGRADATION PRODUCTS (TOXICITY) NOT APPLICABLE
ler'ranrs oN ENVTRoNt'rENTr'UE TO THE PRODUCT'S COMPOSITION, PARTICULAR ATTENTION HUST BE TAKEN FORTRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE. PROTECT FROM RAIN BECAUSE THE RUN-OFF WATER tlllLL
I, "'ACIDIC AND HAY BE HARMFUL TO FLORA AND FAUNA.
BOI. AND COD NOT AVAILABLE
trcrroN rs. DrsposAl ARRANGEMENTs
WASTE DISPOSAL CLEANED.UP MATERIAL MAY BE AN RCRA HAZARDOUS WASTE ON DISPOSAL
IUE To THE CoRRoSIVITY CHARACTERISTIC. D0 NoT FLUSH T0 SURFACE ITATER OR
IANITARY SEWER SYSTEM. COMPLY WITH FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. IFAPPROVED. NEUTRALIZE AND TRANSFER TO WASTE TREATMENT SYSTEM.
lr.rroN 14. TRANS''RT TNFoRHATToN
TDG CLASS 8 CORROSIVESllt{ uN183o suLFURrc AcrD pc rrIpEcrAL pRovlSroNS (TRANSeoRT) NoNE
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1 HSBD (2005) - HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES DATA BANK. T0XNET NETWORK 0F DATABASES
lN ToXTCOLoGY, HAZARDoUS CHEMiCALS, AND ENVIRoNMENTAL HEALTH. NLM DATABASES &
U-ECTRONIC RESOURCES, U.S. NATIONAL LIBRARY OF MEDICINE, NHI,860() ROCKVILLEPIKE, BETHESDA, l4D 20894 - HTTP:.//TOXNET.NLM.NIH.GOV./CGI-BIN,/SIS,/HTMLGEN?HSDB
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IIOLLECTION) - HTTP z//tilWW'CIE.IARC.FR,/ - MERCK INDEX (1999). MERCK & CO.,INC, IzTH EDITION
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IPATTY'S INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE AND TOXICOLOGYI SRD REVISED EDITION. REGLEMENT SUR LES PRODUITS CONTROLES (CANADA)
a RTECS ( 2005). REGISTRY 0F TOXIC EFFECTS oF CHEI'IICAL SUBSTANCES, NI0SH, CDCI TOXICOLOGIE INDUSTRIELLE & INTOXICATION PROFESSIONNELLE, 3E EDITION,tuwenYs
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EXTRACTION BUILDING
(See also Section 2.1.6 of the Emersencv Response plan)
(See Appendix F for all other fires)
The following steps will be followed for a fire in the SX building. All other fires will be
addressed ira'Appendix F. The steps should be followed in the order set out below, unless more
than one crew is mobilized, in which case some of the steps can be taken simultaneously by
different crews. The Incident Commander has the authority to vary from the steps set out below
if he deems it necessary in the circumstances to protect public health, safety or the environment.
1. The fire will be reported by the person first discovering the fire by dialing 185 on any
telephone in the area and announcing the location of the fire over the paging system. This
announcement will be repeated twice, for a total of three announcements. When the paging
system cycles through, the fire siren (alternating frequency) will automatically sound for
approximately forty-five seconds then automatically shut off, allowing radio communications
to resume.
Evacuate all personnel and account for all personnel, including all contractors and visitors at
the Mill and all ore, product and reagent truck drivers, in accordance with the Emergency
Evacuation and Shutdown Procedure described in Appendix J.
Determine lncident Commander. The Incident Commander will be the Mill Manager, or in
his absence the Mill Superintendent, or in the absence of both the Mill Manager and the Mill
Superintendent, the RSO. Shift Foremen are in charge and are responsible for all emergency
procedures until the Incident Commander arrives.
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587-3225 (work)
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350 West 200 South, Blanding
Phone number is 911
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297 West South Main, Monticello
Phone number is 911 or [phone]
Report the fire to the State of Utah Division of Radiation Control (801-536-4250 during
business hours or after hours to the UDEQ Duty Officer at 801-536-4123) immediately after
notification of offsite authorities, and in any event within one hour after declaration of the
emergency, if possible. This immediate notification is required because a fire in the SX
building is classified as an Alert.
Determine other crews that may be required (see Section 4.2.2 of the Plan for a discussion of
the available crews at the disposal of the Incident Commander)
Rescue any victims of the fire; do this only with properly trained and equipped personnel.
Isolate utility lines affected by the fire and shut off all valves as appropriate. See Exhibit 7
for a list and locations of the main shut-off valves.
Extinguish the fire and post a fire watch for flare-ups.
In cases where the fire is not extinguished within thirty minutes of discovery, the area must
be barricaded off after extinguishing and left undisturbed until released by MSHA and DUSA
management.
13. Attend to any injured persons:
o One of the following EMT-trained personnel should be contacted, if they are on-site
to aid in the event of any injuries to personnel:
o David Turk;o Give artificial respiration if necessary;o Control any bleeding;o ln case of burns, immediately cool affected skin for as long as possible with cold
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personnel and the RSO);o The Safety Coordinator or a Safety Technician will notify the following as needed:o Blanding Clinic
o San Juan Hospital, Monticello
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678-2254 or 678-3434 (930 N.400 w.)
678-2830 or 587-2116 (364 W. lst N.)
Dial 911o If the Mill ambulance is used, an attendant must ride with the injured person in
addition to the driver, except where the injured person could normally be transported
in a car or pickup.
14. Perform scans on personnel that may have been exposed to areas of high radiation. Perform
bioassays if appropriate.
15. Notification of Mill Management
The Incident Commander will notify one of the following of all incidents, if not already
alerted and part of the Emergency Response crew:
o R.E. Barletr 435-679-2495o D. Turk 435-678-7802 or 435-459-9786o R. Wallace 435-459-1093
16. Notification of Corporate Management:
The lncident Commander is to call Harold Roberts, Ron Hochstein or David Frydenlund
immediately.
o Harold Roberts (Executive Vice President).........303-389-4160 (office)
303-756-9050 (home)
303-902-2870 (cell)
o Ron Hochstein (President) 604-689-1842 (office)
604-931-6334 (home)
604-377-1167 (cell)
o...David Frydenlund (vice President).. ..........303-628-7798(office)
303-221-0098 (home)
303-808-6648 (cell)
17. Perform radiation surveys to determine if the fire has caused a dispersion of radioactive
materials and record the results of the surveys. These surveys will be performed in various
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residence downwind of the fire.
be taken in the vicinity of the nearest
18. Inspect facility for damage and identify any of the following types of damage to facilities
o Structural damage that could pose a hazard to workers. Any such areas should be
cordoned off as appropriate;
Damage or disability to equipment that is required to prevent releases of radionuclides
exceeding regulatory limits, to prevent exposures to radioactive materials exceeding
regulatory limits or to mitigate the consequences of an accident, when:
o The equipment is required to be available and operable when it is disabled or
fails to function; and
o No redundant equipment is available and operable to perform the required
safety function.
ln the event of any such damage, the Incident Commander or RSO will make a
determination if it is safe for personnel to re-enter the facility or any portion of the
facility or whether or not any portion of the facility must be shut down because it
cannot be operated safely and in accordance with all license or permit conditions,
laws and regulations;
Damage to any licensed material or any device, container or equipment containing
licensed material
19. The Incident Commander or RSO will make a determination if it is safe for personnel to re-
enter the facility or any portion of the facility or whether or not a portion of the facility must
remain shut down.
20. The Incident Commander will make the decision to terminate the emergency or enter
recovery mode or to escalate the emergency to a different category if necessary.
21. Notification of Regulatory Agencies:
A member of Mill management or Corporate management will notify the following
regulating agencies as indicated below:
o Immediate Report to UDEQ may be necessary
The State of Utah, Division of Radiation Control (801-536-4250 during business hours or
after hours to the UDEQ Duty officer at 801-536-4123) must be notified:
o Immediately if the event involved byproduct, source or special nuclear
material possessed by the Mill that may have caused or threatens to cause any
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individual to receive doses at the levels specified in R313-15-1202(l)(a) or the
release of radioactive material inside or outside of the restricted area that
could cause an individual to receive an intake five times the annual
permissible intake as specified in R313-15-1202(1Xb); ando as soon as possible, but not later than 4 hours after the discovery of an event
that prevents immediate protective actions necessary to avoid exposures to
radiation or radioactive materials that could exceed regulatory limits or
releases of licensed material that could exceed regulatory limits (events may
include fires, explosions, toxic gas releases etc.) (see 10 CFR a0.60);
. 24 Hour Report to UDEQ may be necessary
The State of Utah, Division of Radiation Control (801-536-4250 during business hours or
after hours to the UDEQ Duty Officer at 801-536-4123) must be notified within 24 hours
after the discovery of:
o any of the events listed in 10 CFR 40.60; or
o any of the events listed in R313-15-1202(2).
o Report to MSHA
Any fire at the Mill facility must be reported within 15 minutes to the MSHA -I-800-746-
1553.
22. Any contaminated soil identified off of the Mill property will be cleaned up and disposed of
in the Mill's tailings cells.
23. Written Reports
The RSO will prepare a written report of the incident for Mill files. In addition, the RSO will
prepare a written report and submit it to the State of Utah Division of Radiation Control
within 30 days of the incident. The written report will contain the information required by
R313-15-1203(2) and 10 CFR 40.60 (c)(2), as applicable.
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EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURE FOR A FIRE
(See also Secxtion 2.1.7 of the Emergency Response plan)
(See Appendix E for a fire in the Solvent Extraction Buildine)
The following steps will be followed for all fires, other than a fire in the SX building, which is
addressed in Appendix E. The steps should be followed in the order set out below, unless more
than one crew is mobilized, in which case some of the steps can be taken simultaneously by
different crews. The Incident Commander has the authority to vary from the steps set out below
if he deems it necessary in the circumstances to protect public health, safety or the environment.
1. The fire will be reported by the person first discovering the fire by dialing 185 on any
telephone in the area and announcing the location of the fire over the paging system. This
announcement will be repeated twice, for a total of three announcements. When the paging
system cycles through, the fire siren (alternating frequency) will automatically sound for
approximately forty-five seconds then automatically shut off, allowing radio communications
to resume.
Evacuate all personnel and account for all personnel, including all contractors and visitors at
the Mill and all ore, product and reagent truck drivers, in accordance with the Emergency
Evacuation and Shutdown Procedure described in Appendix J.
Determine lncident Commander. The lncident Commander will be the Mill Manager, or in
his absence the Mill Superintendent, or in the absence of both the Mill Manager and the Mill
Superintendent, the RSO. Shift Foremen are in charge and are responsible for all emergency
procedures until the Incident Commander arrives.
4. Mobilize the fire crew.
Determine other crews that may be required (see Section 4.2.2 of the Plan for a discussion of
the available crews at the disposal of the Incident Commander)
Rescue any victims of the fire; do this only with properly trained and equipped personnel.
Isolate utility lines affected by the fire and shut off all valves as appropriate. See Exhibit 7
for a list and locations of the main shut-off valves.
8. Extinguish the fire and post a fire watch for flare-ups.
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Blanding Fire
350 West 200 South, Blanding
Phone number is 911
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I o One of the following EMT-trained personnel should be contacted, if they are on-site
to aid in the event ofany injuries to personnel:
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o The Safety Coordinator or a Safety Technician will notify the following as needed:
t o Blanding Clinic 678-2254 or 678-3434 (930 N. 400 W.)
f o San Juan Hospital, Monticello 678-2830 or 587-2116 (364 W. lst N.)o Ambulance Service, Blanding Dial 911
I o [f the Mill ambulance is used, an attendant must ride with the injured person in
I addition to the driver, except where the injured person could normally be transported
in a car or pickup.
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bioassays if appropriate.
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The Incident Commander will notify one of the following of all incidents, if not already
alerted and part of the Emergency Response crew:
R.E. Barrlett 435-678-2495
D. Turk
R. Wallace
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435-459-1093
14. Notification of Corporate Management:
The lncident Commander is to call Harold Roberts, Ron Hochstein or David Frydenlund
immediately.
o Harold Roberts (Executive Vice President).........303-389-4160 (office)
303-756-9050 (home)
303-902-2870 (cell)
o Ron Hochstein (President) 604-689-7842 (office)
604-931-6334 (home)
604-377-1167 (cell)
o...David Frydenlund (vice President). ...........303-628-7798(office)
303-221-m98 @ome)
303-808-6648 (cell)
15. Perform radiation surveys if necessary to determine if the fire has caused a dispersion of
radioactive materials and record the results of the surveys.
16. Inspect facility for damage and identify any of the following types of damage to facilities
o Structural damage that could pose a hazard to workers. Any such areas should be
cordoned off as appropriate;
o DamaBe or disability to equipment that is required to prevent releases of radionuclides
exceeding regulatory limits, to prevent exposures to radioactive materials exceeding
regulatory limits or to mitigate the consequences of an accident, when:
o The equipment is required to be available and operable when it is disabled or
fails to function; ando No redundant equipment is available and operable to perform the required
safety function.
In the event of any such damage, the hcident Commander or RSo will make a
determination if it is safe for personnel to re-enter the facility or any portion of the
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facility or whether or not any portion of the facility must be shut down because it
cannot be operated safely and in accordance with all license or permit conditions,
laws and regulations;
o Damage to any licensed material or any device, container or equipment containing
licensed material
17. The Incident Commander or RSO will make a determination if it is safe for personnel to re-
enter he facility or any portion of the facility or whether or not a portion of the facility must
remain shut down
18. The Incident Commander will make the decision to terminate the emergency or enter recover
mode or to escalate the emergency to a different category if necessary.
19. Notification of Regulatory Agencies:
A member of Mill management or Corporate management will notify the following
regulating agencies as indicated below:
o Immediate Report to UDEQ may be necessary
The State of Utah, Division of Radiation Control (801-536-4250 during business hours or
after hours to the UDEQ Duty officer at 801-536-4123) must be notified:
o Immediately if the event involved byproduct, source or special nuclear
material possessed by the Mill that may have caused or threatens to cause any
individual to receive doses at the levels specified in R313- 15 -t202(l)(a) or the
release of radioactive material inside or outside of the restricted area that
could cause an individual to receive an intake five times the annual
permissible intake as specified in R313-15 -12U2(l)(b); ando as soon as possible, but not later than 4 hours after the discovery of an event
that prevents immediate protective actions necessary to avoid exposures to
radiation or radioactive materials that could exceed regulatory limits or
releases of licensed material that could exceed regulatory limits (events may
include fires, explosions, toxic gas releases etc.) (see 10 CFR 40.60);
o 24 Hour Report to UDEQ may be necessary
The State of Utah, Division of Radiation Control (801-536-4250 during business hours or
after hours to the UDEQ Duty Officer at 801-536-4123) must be notified within 24 hours
after the discovery ol
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I Any fire at the Mill facility must be reported within 15 minutes to MSHA -l-800-746-
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I 20. Written ReportsI
The RSO will prepare a written report of the incident for Mill files.
I In addition, if a report is required to be given to the State of Utah, Division of Radiation
Control as indicated in paragraph 19 above, the RSO will prepare a written report and submit
I it to the State of Utah Division of Radiation Control within 30 days of such initial report.r The written report will contain the information required by R313-15-1203(2) and 10 CFR
40.60 (c)(2), as applicable.
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EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURE FOR A TORNADO OR MA.IOR
EARTHOUAKB
(See also Sections 2.1.8 and 2.1.9 of the Emersency Response Plan)
The following steps will be followed for a tornado or major earthquake. The steps should be
followed in the order set out below, unless more than one crew is mobilized, in which case some
of the steps can be taken simultaneously by different crews. The Incident Commander has the
authority to vary from the steps set out below if he deems it necessary in the circumstances to
protect public health, safety or the environment.
1. In the case ofa tornado
1.1 If you are in a building:
(a) Go to the center of an interior room on the lowest level away from corners, windows,
doors and outside walls. Put as many walls as possible between you and the outside. Avoid
areas close to process equipment and leach tanks. Avoid the SX building, if possible;
(b) If possible get under a sturdy table or cover yourself with some sort of thick padding to
protect against falling debris, in case the roof and ceiling fall; and
(c) Crouch as low as possible to the floor, facing down; and cover your head with your
hands.
1.2 If you are in a vehicle
(a) Get out immediately and go to the lowest floor of a sturdy, nearby building and follow the
procedures in 1.1 above;
(b) If it is not possible to get to a nearby sturdy building, then run to low ground away from
any vehicles and trees and follow the instructions in 1.4;
1.3 If you are in the Scalehouse or other similar mobile home or trailer
(a) Get out immediately. You are safer out of the Scalehouse or similar structures than you
are if you stay inside;
(b) ff possible go the nearest sturdy building and follow the instructions in 1. 1 above;
(c) If it is not possible to go to a nearby sturdy building, seek shelter on the open ground
away from the Scalehouse or other similar building and follow the instructions in 1.4.
1.4 If you are out in the open
(a) If possible, seek shelter in a sturdy building. If not, lie flat and face-down on low ground,
such as in a nearby ditch or depression. Be aware of the potential for flooding;
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(c) Get as far away from trees and vehicles as you can; they may be blown onto you in a
tornado; and
(d) Watch out for flying debris.
1.5 After the tornado
(a) Stay away from damaged areas unless your assistance has been specifically requested by
the Incident Commander. Heavily damaged buildings and other structures could collapse at
any time
(b) Stay away from power lines and puddles with wires in them; they may still be carrying
electricity;
(c) Watch your step to avoid broken glass, nails, and other sharp objects;
(d) Do not use any matches or lighters, in case of leaking natural gas pipes or fuel tanks
nearby; and
(e) Open cabinets cautiously. Beware of objects that can fall off the shelves'
2. In case of a major earthquake
Be aware that some earthquakes are actually foreshocks and a larger earthquake might occur.
Minimize your movements to a few steps to a nearby safe place as outlined below and stay there
until the shaking has stopped.
2.1 If you are indoors
(a) DROP to the ground; take COVER by getting under a sturdy table or other piece of
furniture; and HOLD ON until the shaking stops. ff there isn't a table or desk near you, cover
your face and head with your arms and crouch in an inside corner of the building.
(b) Stay away from glass, windows, outside doors and walls, and anything that could fall,
such as lighting fixtures, furniture or equipment;
(c) Use a doorway for shelter only if it is in close proximity to you and if you know it is a
strongly supported, loadbearing doorway;
(d) Stay inside until the shaking stops and if is safe to go outside; and
(e) Be aware that the electricity may go out or the sprinkler systems or fire alarms may turn
on.
2.2 ff you are outdoors
(a) Stay there;
(b) Move away from buildings, streetlights and utility wires. The greatest danger exists
directly outside buildings, at exits, and alongside exterior walls; and
(c) Once in the open, stay there until the shaking stops.
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2.3 If you are in a moving vehicle
(a) Stop as quickly as safety permits and stay in the vehicle. Avoid stopping near or under
buildings, trees, overpasses and utility wires; and
(b) Proceed cautiously once the earthquake has stopped. Avoid roads, bridges, or ramps that
might have been damaged by the earthquake.
After the Earthquake
(a) Expect aftershocks. These secondary shockwaves are usually less violent than the main
quake but can be strong enough to do additional damage to weakened structures and can
occur in the first hours, days, weeks, or even months after the quake;
(b) Stay away from damaged areas unless your assistance has been specifically requested by
the Incident Commander. Heavily damaged buildings and other structures could collapse at
any time
(c) Stay away from power lines and puddles with wires in them; they may still be carrying
electricity;
(d) Watch your step to avoid broken glass, nails, and other sharp objects; and
(e) Do not use any matches or lighters, in case of leaking natural gas pipes or fuel tanks
nearby.
Determine Incident Commander. The Incident Commander will be the Mill Manager, or in
his absence the Mill Superintendent, or in the absence of both the Mill Manager and the Mill
Superintendent, the RSO. Shift Foremen are in charge and are responsible for all emergency
procedures until the lncident Commander arrives.
Evacuate the Mill facility in accordance with the procedures set out in Appendix J and
account for all personnel on site.
If the earthquake or tornado has caused one of the other incidents referred to in the Plan, refer
to the specific procedures to be followed for that incident set out in Section 2.1 of the Plan
and the applicable Appendix A through I.
Determine the crews that may be required (see Section 4.2.2 of the Plan for a discussion of
the available crews at the disposal of the Incident Commander)
Rescue any victims of the tornado or earthquake; do this only with properly trained and
equipped personnel.
Isolate utility lines and turn off any valves etc necessary in order to prevent fires or
explosions. See Exhibit 7 for a list and locations of the main shut-off valves.
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I o One of the following EMT-trained personnel should be contacted, if they are on-site
I to aid in the event ofanyinjuries to personnel:
I . o,"3*?,iJ,lffiu,ion, irnecessary;
o Control any bleeding;
I : ilT:i[;3:'* ii":",ff::ffi shbilize ror rransporration;
I o scan th?;'ffili:':::Jff:"::',';:.3111r","#::1'.'#T"',;l'lT:
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personnel and the Radiation Safety Office);
I o The Safety Coordinator or a Safety Technician will notify the following as needed:
I o Blanding Clinic 678-2254 or 678-3434 (930 N. 400 W.)
o San Juan Hospital, Monticello 678-2830 or 587-2116 (364 W. 1st N.)
I o Ambulance Service, Blanding Dial 911
f o If the Mill ambulance is used, an attendant must ride with the injured person in
addition to the driver, except where the injured person could normally be transported
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10. Perform scans on personnel that may have been exposed to areas of high radiation. Perform
I bioassays ifappropriate.
11. Notification of Mill Management
t The tncident Commander will notify one of the following of all incidents, if not already
alerted and part of the Emergency Response crew:
I o R.E. Bartlert 43s-678-24g5
I IRffiI"." i11t-X3"ir02or435-4se-e786
I 12. Notification of Corporate Management:I
The Incident Commander is to call Harold Roberts, Ron Hochstein or David Frydenlund
I immediately.I o Harold Roberts (Executive Vice President).........303-389-4160 (office)I ',3tr1,i:Z?;3 [[,T"'
o Ron Hochstein (President) 604-689-7842 (office)
604-931-6334 (home)
604-377-1167 (cell)
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303-221-0098 (home)
303-808-6648 (cell)
13. Perform radiation surveys to determine if the tornado or earthquake has caused a dispersion
of radioactive materials and record the results of the surveys. In the case of a tornado, those
surveys will be performed in various areas of the Mill's restricted area as well as outside of
the restricted area, particularly in areas along the path of the tornado.
14. Inspect facility for damage and identify any of the following types of damage to facilities
o Structural damage that could pose a hazard to workers. Any such areas should be
cordoned off as appropriate;
o Damage or disability to equipment that is required to prevent releases of radionuclides
exceeding regulatory limits, to prevent exposures to radioactive materials exceeding
regulatory limits or to mitigate the consequences of an accident, when:
o The equipment is required to be available and operable when it is disabled or
fails to function; and
o No redundant equipment is available and operable to perform the required
safety function.
In the event of any such damage, the Incident Commander or RSO will make a
determination if it is safe for personnel to re-enter the facility or any portion of the
facility or whether or not any portion of the facility must be shut down because it
cannot be operated safely and in accordance with all license or permit conditions,
laws and regulations;
o Damage to any licensed material or any device, container or equipment containing
licensed material;
o Damage to the tailings impoundments or tailings transport system.
15. The Incident Commander or RSO will make a determination if it is safe for personnel to re-
enter he facility or any portion of the facility or whether or not a portion of the facility must
remain shut down.
16. The Site tncident Commander will make the decision to terminate the emergency or enter
recover mode or to escalate the emergency to a different category if necessary.
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A member of Mill management or Corporate management will notify the following
regulating agencies as indicated below:
o Immediate Report to UDEQ may be necessary
The State of Utah, Division of Radiation Control (801-536-4250 during business hours or
after hours to the UDEQ Duty Officer at 801-536-4123) must be notified:
Immediately if the event involved byproduct, source or special nuclear
material possessed by the Mill that may have caused or threatens to cause any
individual to receive doses at the levels specified in R313-15-1,202(l)(a) or the
release of radioactive material inside or outside of the restricted area that
could cause an individual to receive an intake five times the annual
permissible intake as specified in R313-15-1202(1,)(b); and
as soon as possible, but not later than 4 hours after the discovery of an event
that prevents immediate protective actions necessary to avoid exposures to
radiation or radioactive materials that could exceed regulatory limits or
releases of licensed material that could exceed regulatory limits (events may
include fires, explosions, toxic gas releases etc.) (see 10 CFR 40.60)
o 24 Hour Report to UDEQ may be necessary
The State of Utah, Division of Radiation Control (801-536-4250 during business hours or
after hours to the UDEQ Duty Officer at 801-536-4123) must be notified within 24 hours
after the discovery of:
o any of the events listed in 10 CFR 40.60; or
o any of the events listed in R313-15-1202(2).
o Report to MSHA
Any tornado or major earthquake that resulted in structural damage or potentially life
threatening injuries at the Mill facility must be reported within 15 minutes to MSHA -1-
800-746-1553.
18. Any contaminated soil identified off of the Mill property will be cleaned up and disposed of
in the Mill's tailings cells.
19. Written Reports
The RSO will prepare a written report of the incident for Mill files. In addition, if a report
has been given to the State under paragraph 17 above, the RSO will prepare a written report
and submit it to the State of Utah Division of Radiation Control within 30 days of the
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EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURE FOR TAILINGS ACCIDENTS
(See also Sections 2.1.10.1. 2.1.10.2 and 2.1.10.3 of the Emereencv Response Plan
The following steps will be followed in the event of a tailings accident (flood water breaching,
structural failure of tailings dike or damage to tailings transport system). The steps should be
followed in the order set out below, unless more than one crew is mobilized, in which case some
of the steps can be taken simultaneously bY different crews. The Incident Commander has the
authority to vary from the steps set out below if he deems it necessary in the circumstances to
protect public health, safety or the environment.
1. The person who first witnesses the tailings accident should immediately contact his or her
supervisor, who will initiate the procedures set out below.
2. Evacuate personnel from areas around the impacted area as necessary to prevent possible
injury to those personnel. Access to those areas will be limited to authorized personnel.
3. Turn off all feed of tailings or solutions to the tailings cells and to the tailings transport
system.
4. Determine Incident Commander. The Incident Commander will be the Mill Manager, or in
his absence the Mill Superintendent, or in the absence of both the Mill Manager and the Mill
Superintendent, the RSO. Shift Foremen are in charge and are responsible for all emergency
procedures until the Incident Commander arrives.
5. Notification of Mill Management
The Supervisor will notify one of the following if not already alerted and part of the
Emergency Response crew:
o R.E. Bartletto D. Turko R. Wallace
435-678-2495
435 -67 8-7 802 or 435 -459-97 86
435-459-t093
6. To the extent possible, solutions from an impacted tailings cell will be pumped to an un-
impacted tailings cell.
I . Notification of Corporate Management:
The Incident Commander is to call Harold Roberts, Ron Hochstein or David Frydenlund
immediately.
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303-756-9050 (home)
303-902-2870 (cell)
o Ron Hochstein (President) 604-689-7842 (office)
604-931-6334 (home)
604-377-1167 (cell)
..303 -628 -7 798 (office)
303-221-W98 (home)
303-808-6648 (cell)
8. [n the event of damage to the transport system, the system will be shut down and repaired.
Any spills will be cleaned up and deposited in the tailings cells.
9. In the case of flood water breaching the retention system or structural failure of the tailings
dikes, mobilize large operating equipment to construct temporary earthen dikes or berms
downgradient to the impacted dike, if appropriate in the circumstances.
10. In the case of flood water breaching the retention system or structural failure of the tailings
dikes, report the incident as soon as possible, and in any event within 24 hours of the
discovery of the incident to:
o the State of Utah Division of Radiation Control (801-536-4250 during business hours
or after hours to the UDEQ Duty Officer at 801-536-4123);o the State of Utah Division of Water Quality, Groundwater Protection Section (801-
538-6146 during business hours or after hours to the UDEQ 24-hour number at 801-
538-6333); ando State of Utah, Natural Resources, Dam Safety (801-538 -7200).
ll.Take other measures and perform remediation work as necessary and in accordance with
advice and instructions of the State of Utah Division of Radiation Control.
12. Other reporting
Where a verbal report has been given under paragraph 10, a written report will be made to the
State of Utah Division of Radiation Control and Division of Water Quality within 5 days after
the incident.
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EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURE FOR A TERRORIST/BOMB THREAT
(See also Section 2.1.11 of the Emereencv Response Plan)
The following steps will be followed in the event of a terrorisUbomb threat. The steps should be
followed in the order set out below, unless more than one crew is mobilized, in which case some
of the steps can be taken simultaneously by different crews. The Incident Commander has the
authority to vary from the steps set out below if he deems it necessary in the circumstances to
protect public health, safety or the environment.
1. The person who would first witness the threat should immediately contact his or her
supervisor who would activate the evacuation alarm by using the "dial 184" notification
system.
2. Evacuate all personnel from the Mill site, and account for all personnel, including all
contractors and visitors at the Mill and all ore, product and reagent truck drivers, in
accordance with the Emergency Evacuation and Shutdown Procedure described in Appendix
J.
3. Determine Incident Commander. The Incident Commander will be the Mill Manager, or in
his absence the Mill Superintendent, or in the absence of both the Mill Manager and the Mill
Superintendent, the RSO. Shift Foremen are in charge and are responsible for all emergency
procedures until the Incident Commander arrives.
4. Since the consequences of the threat are unknown, the incident is considered an Alert. Notify
the community emergency response coordinator for the local emergency planning committee
immediately (within 15 minutes after declaration of the emergency, if possible) as follows:
o Rick M. Bailey 587-3225 (work)
587-2313 (home)
Also make the following notifications immediately:
o Blanding Fire House and Sheriff s office:
Blanding Fire
350 West 200 South, Blanding
Phone number is 911
Sheriff s Office
297 West South Main, Monticello
Phone number is 911 or [phone]
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Dial 91 1,678-2916 or 678-2334
I o Hishwav Pti"Jr*r_rooo
I 5. Notify the State of Utah Division of Radiation Control (801-536-4250 during business hours
or after hours to the UDEQ Duty Officer at 801-536-4123) immediately after notification of
I ;|rrrli,Jlrnorities,
and in any event within one hour after declaration of the emergency, if
I 6. Notification of Mill Management
The Incident Commander will notify one of the following of all incidents, if not already
I alerted and part of the Emergency Response crew:
I Il?,xi*"" il.2l"ilzz*0,,_oss_s786o R. Wallace 435-459-1093
I 7. Notification of Corporate Management:
r The Incident Commander is to call Harold Roberts, Ron Hochstein or David FrydenlundI immediately.
I o Harold Roberts (Executive Vice President).........303-389-4160 (office)
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I o...David Frydenlund (Vice President). ....303-628-7798 (office)r 133.331.H?3[[,T'
I 8. Follow instructions given by offsite emergency response officials.
f 9. To the extent that the threat or bomb results in any of the incidents, such as fire, release of
I anhydrous ammonia etc. described elsewhere in the Plan, follow the specific procedures
applicable to such incidents set out in Section 2.1 of the Plan and in Appendices a through I,
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into recover mode or to escalate the emergency to a different category if necessary.
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EMERGENCY EVACUATION AND SHUT DOWN PROCEDURE
Activate evacuation alarm by using the "dial 184" notification system. Evacuate and account
for all personnel.
Personnel are to assemble in one of the following areas:
. The parking lot south of the office building;. The scalehouse;. The north side of Tailings Cell l, or. North of the Mill.
The area will be designated by the Incident Commander or shift Foreman.
Specific Procedure for Operations Personnel
o See specific emergency shutdown procedure for Operations by area under the relevant
Operating Procedure for your area.o A list of the main shut-off valves and their locations is set out in Exhibit 7 to
the Plan.
o All employees not mentioned under Operating Procedures are to immediately report
to the assembly area and congregate by crew so that all persons can be accounted for.
As employees leave their work areas, they must pass the word to evacuate to any
persons who may not be aware of the emergency.
o After the Mill has been determined to be safe for re-entry, employees will be verbally
notified to return to their work stations.
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June2L,2004
$.sk-lvlanagement ptan (RMp) Reporting Center
C/o CSC
Suite 300
8400 Corporate Drive
New Carrollton, MD ZOTgs
Re: ChangesAlpdates to the Risk Management Plan for International Uranium (USA)Corporation in Blanding Utah
To Whom It May Concern:
Py-tuTl to theprovisions of 40 CFR 68.190, enclosed is the five-yearre-submissionof the RMP for International Uranium (IUSA) Corporation,s White Mesa Uraniumextraction Mill, located in Blanding Utah. This letter is to certiff that the information,
-to th3 best of myknowledge, ana bifef formed after reasonable inquiry, ,ot-iuraherein is Eue, accurate, and complete.
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Environmental Manager
Cc: Ron Hochstein, IUSA
DaveFrydenlund, IUSA
Section 1. Registration lnformation
1.1 Source ldentiffcatlon:
a. Facality Name:
b. Parent Company lll Name:
c. Parent Gompany #2 Name:
1.2 EPA Facility ldentifier:
c. Streot 1: 1050 17TH SUITE 950
e. City: DENVER
1.3 Other EPA Systems Faclllty ldentlfler:
1.4 Dun and Bradstreet Numbers (DUNS):
a. Facility DUNS: 082658865
b. Parent Company #1 DUNS:
c. Parent Gompany #2 DUNS:
1.5 Facillty Location Addressl
a. Street 1: 6425 S. HV\IY. 191
b. Street 2:
c. Clty: BLANDING d. State: UT
f. Gounty: San Juan
e.Zipt 84115
Faclllty Latltude and Longitude:
g. Lal. (ddmmss.s): 37 34 15.0 h. Long. (dddmmss.s): -109 28 41.O
a. LaULong Method: Pl Public Land Survey - Section
j. LaULong Description: AB Administrative Building
1.6 Owner or Operator:
a. Namc: INTERNATIOML UMNIUM CORP.
b. Phone: [phone]
Malllng addrcss:
There were no reportable accidents in the last 5 years.
\A/I'IITE MESA UMNIUM MILL
INTERNATION URANIUM CORP.
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f. State: CO g. Zlp: 80265
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a. Name of person:RON BERG
b. Tltle of psrson or posltlon: ENVIRONMENTAL MAMGER
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d.2&hourphone: [phone]
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1.9 Other points of contact:
I a. Faclllty or Parent company E-Mall Address: [e-mail]
b. Facillty Public Contacl phone: (3St 6t&|2221
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I 1.10 LEPC: San Juan County LEPC
I 1.11 Numberof fuUtimeemptoyeesonsite: 9s
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I 1.14 Last Safety lnspection (by an Externat Agency) Date: O6t17t2OO4
1.15 Last Safety lnspection Performed by an External Agency MSHA
I 1.16 Wit! this RMp invotve predictive fiting?: No
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Section 1.17 Process(es)
a. Process lD: 1 Program Level 2 UMNIUM EXTMCTION
b. NAICS Code
21229 Other Metal Ore Mining
c. Process Ghemicals
c.1 Chemical Name
Ammonia (anhydrous)
a. Process lD: 2 Program Level 2
b. NAIGS Code
212299 All Other Metal Ore Mining
c. Process Ghemicals
c.1 Chemical Name
Propane
Section 2. Toxics: Worst Case
Toxlcs: WorctCase lD: !
2.1 a. Chemlcal Name: Ammonia (anhydrous)
b. Percent Welght of Chemical (if in a mixture):
2.2 Physical State: Gas Liquified by Pressure
2.3 Model used:
2,4 Scenario:
2.5 Quantlty released:
2.6 Release rate;
2.7 Release duratiqn:
2-8 Wnd speed:
EPAI RMP-Comp(TM)
Liquid spill & Vaporization
140,000 tbs
14,000.0 lbs/min
10.0 mlns
1.5 m/sec
c.2 CAS Nr.
766+41-7
c.2 CAS Nr.
7G98-6
c.3 Qty (lbs.)
280,000
c.3 Qty (lbs.)
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2.9 Atmospheric Stabllity Class: F
2.10 Topography: Rural
2.11 Distance to Endpolnt:12.00 mi
2.12 Estimated residentlal populatlon wlthln distance to endpoint: 4,500
2.13 Public receptors within distance to ondpoint:
a. Schools: Yes d. Prlsons/Correction facllities:
b- Residences: Yes e. Recreatlon ereas:
c. Hospitals: Yes f. MaJor commerclal, offlce, or industrlal areas:
g. Other (Specify):
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a. Nataonal or state parks, forests, or monuments: yes
b. Officially designated wildlife sanctuaries, preserves, or refuges: No
c. Federal wilderness areas: No
d. Other (Specifo):
2.15 Passive mitigation sonsidered:
a. Dikes: Yes d. Drains: No
b. Enclosures: No e. Sumps: No
c. Berms: Yes f. Other (Specify):
2.16 Graphic file name:
Section 3. Toxics: Alternative Release
I Toxlcs: Altemative Belepse tD: l
3.1 a. Chemical Name: Ammonia (anhydrous)
I b. Percent Weight of Chemical (if in a mixture):
I 3.2 Physicat State: Gas Liquified by pressure
3.3 Model used: EpA,s RMp'Comp(TM)
I 3.4 Scenario: Transfer hose faiture
I 3,5 Quantaty released: sOO tbs
3.6 Relsase rato: 500.0 lbs/mln
I 3.T Retease duration: 1.0 mans
3.8 UUind speed: i.5 mlsec
I 3.9 Atmospheric Stabitity Class: F
I 3.loTopography: Rurar
3.11 Distanceto Endpoint: 0.80 miI
I 3.r2 Estimated residentiat poputation within distance lo endpoint: 0
3.13 Public receptorc within distance to endpoint:
I a. Schools: No d. prlsonsrCorrection facitities: No
I b. Residences: yes e. Recreation arsas: No
c. Hospitals: No f. Maior commercial, office, or industrial areas: No
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3.14 Environmental receptors within distanse to endpoint:
I a. National or state parks, forests, or monuments: No
I b- Ofilclally deslgnated wlldtlfe sanctuarles, preseryas, or refuges: No
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3.15 Passive mitigatlon consaderedl
a. Dikes: Yes d. Drains: Yes
b. Enclosures: No e. Sumps: Yes
c. Berms: Yes f, Other (Specify):
3.16 Ac{ive mlugation considered:
a. Sprinkler systems: No
b. Deluge system; Yes
c. Water curtain: No
d. Neutralization: No
e. Excessflowvalve No
f. Flares:
g. Scrubbers:
h. Emergency shutdown systems:
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Flammables: Worst Case lD: 7
4.1 Chemical Name: Propane
4.2 Model used:EPAs RMP*Comp(TM)
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4.7 Estlmated residantial population wlthin distance to endpoint:
4.8 Public rec€ptors within distance to cndpoint:
a. Schools: No d. Prisons/Gorrec'tion facilities:
b. Residences: No e. Reereation areas:
c. Hospitals: No f. MaJor commercial, offce, or industrial areas:
g. Other (Specify):
4-g Envlronmental receptors within distance to endpoint:
a. National or stato parks, forests, or monuments: No
b. Officially designated wlldllfe sanctuaries, preseryes, or refuges: No
c. Federal wlldemess areas: No
d. Other (Specify):
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a. Blast walls: No
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Fiammables: Worct Case lD: 2
4.'t Chemical Name: Propane
4.2 Model used:
4.3 Scenario: Vapor Gloud Explosion
4.4 Quanlity released:
4.5 Endpoint used; 'l PSI
4.6 Dlstance to Endpolnt:
EPA's RMP'Comp(TM)
110,000 lbs
0.40 mi
4.7 Estimated residential populatlon within dlstance to endpoint:
4.8 Publlc receptors within distance to endpoint:
a. Schools: No d. Prisons/Correction facilities:
b. Residences: No e. Reersatlon areas:
c. Hospitals: No
g. Other (Specify)r
f. Maior commercial, office, or lndustrial areas:
4.9 Environmental receptors within distance to endpotnt:
a. National or state parks, forests, or monuments:
b. Offlclally deslgnated wlldlife sanctuaries, proserves, or refuges:
c. Federal wilderness areas:
d. Other (Speclfy):
4.'l 0 Passive mltigation considered:
a- Blast walls: No
b. Other (Specify):
4.11 Graphic ffle name:
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Flammables: Alternative Release lD: 1.
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5.3 Scenario:
EPAs RMP'Comp(TM)
5.4 Quantity relsased: 500 lbs
5.5 Endpoint used: 1 PSI
5.6 Distance to Endpoint 0.01 mi
5.7 Estlmatad residentlal population within distance to endpoint: 0
5.8 Publlo receptors wlthin dlstance to endpoint:
a. Schools: No d. Prisons/Correction facilities:
b- Resldences: No e. Recreation areas:
c. Hospitals: No f. Major commerclal, oflice, or industrial areas:
g. Other(Specifr):
5.9 Environmental receptors within distance to endpoint:
a. National or state parks, forests, or monuments: No
b. Officially designated wildlife sanc{uaries, preseryes, or refuges: No
c. Federal wildemess areas: No
d. Other (Specify):
5.1 0 Passive mltlgation consideredl
a. Dikes: No
b. Fire walls: No
c. Blastwallsr No
d. Enclosures: No
e. Other (Specify);
5.1 1 Active mitigatlon considered;
a. Sprinkler system: No
b. Deluge systems: No
c. Water curtaln: No
e. Excessflowvalve: No
f. Other (Specify):
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Section 6. Accident History --- No Data To Report
Section 7. Prevention Program 3 --- No Data To Report
Section 8. Prevention Program 2
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r 8.1 NAICS Code: 21229
8,2 Chemicals; Chemical Name
I Ammonia (anhydrous)
r 8.3 safety tntormation:
r a. The date of the most recent review or revision of the safety Informationl 01n6n004
I b. Select all Federal or slate regulatlons or industry-specific design codes and standards used toIdemonstrate compliance with the safety informatlon requirement:
I NFPA 58 (or state law based on NFPA 58): Yes ANSI Standards: Yes
I osHA (29 cFR i9r0.111): No ASME standards: yes
ASTM Standards: Yes None: No
I other (Specify): nrc srandards
Comments:
I s.4 Hazard reviewr
a. The date of completion of most recent hazard review or update: 0310112004
I b. The expected or actuat date of completlon of all changes resulting from the hazard review:
c. Major hazards identified:
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Explosion: Yes Overfilling: Yes Tornado: yesII Runa,vay reactlon: No Contamination: yes Hurrlcanes: No
Polymen'zation: No Equipment failure: Yes Other (Speclfy):
Loss of cooling, heating,
electrlclty, instrument air: No
d, Process controls in uso:
Vents: Yes Emergency air supply; Yes Other (Specify);
Relief valves: Yes Emergency power: Yes
Check valvEs: Yes Backup pump: Yes
Scrubbers: Yes Grounding eguipment: Yes
Flares: No lnhlbitor addition: No
Manual shutoffs: Yes Rupture disks: Yes
Automatic shutoffs: Yes Excess flow device: Yes
lnterlocks: Yes Quench system: Yes
Alarms and procedures: Yes Purge system: No
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f. Monitoring/detection systems in use:
Process area detectors: Yes None: No
Perimeter monitors: No Other (specify):
g. Changes since last PHA or PHA updatei
Roduction in chemical inventory: No lnstallation of perimeter monitoring systems: No
lncrease in chemical inventory: Yes lnstallation of mitigation systems: No
Ghange process pararneters: Yes None r€commended: No
lnstallation of process controls: No None: No
lnstal,allon of process detection systems: No Other (Specify):
Keyed bypass: No
e. Mitigation systems in use:
Sprinkler system: Yes
Dikes: Yes
Fire walls: No
Blast walls: No
Deluge system: Yes
None:
Water curtain: No
Enclosure: No
Neutralization: No
None: No
Other (Specify):
Observatlon: Yes
Other(Speclfy): discusslon
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8.6 Training:
a. The date of the most recent review or revision of training programs:
b. The type of training provided: Classroom: Yes On the job: Yes
Other training (Speeify): vender trainiog
c. The type of competency tsstlng used:
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W.itten tests: Yes
Oral tests: No
Demonstration: Yes
E.7 Maintenance:
a. The date of the most recent review or revision of maintenance procedures:
b. The dale of the most recent equipment lnspection or test:
c. Equipment most recently inspected or tested: ANHYDROUS AMMONIA, PROPANE TANKS
VALVES,PIPING, TANK SHELL, PRESSURE RELIEF
SYSTEM
8.8 Gompliance audits:
a. The date of the most recent compliance audit (if any):
b. Expected or actual date of compl€taon of all changes resulting from lhe compliance audit:
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a. The date of tha most recent incident investigation:
b. Expected or actual date of completlon of all changes resulting from the lnvestigation:
E.10 The date of the most recent change that triggered a review or revision of safety
information, ths hazard review, operating or maintenance procedures, or tralning:02t19t2004
Yes
Yes
9.7 Local agency with whlch facility's ER plan or response activities are cootdinated;
a. Name of agency: blanding fire dept.
b. Telephone number: (435) 67&2313
9.8 Subject to:
a. OSiHA Regulations at 29 GFR 1910.38: No
b. OSHA Regulations at 29 CFR 1910.120: No
c. Clean WaterAct Regulations at 40 CFR 112: No
d. RCRA Regulalions at 40 CFR 264,265, and27g.52,t No
e. OPA€o Regulations at 40 CFR 112,33 CFR 154,49 CFR 194, or 30 CFR 254: No
f. State EPCRA Rules or Laws: No
g, Other(Specify)l nuclear regulatory comm, and msha
Executive Summary
Accidentaal Release Revention and Emergency Response Policies
This facili$ follows OSIIA standards, ASTM standards, ANSI standards, and ASME standards for anhydrous
ammonia handling and storage. lt is our policy to adhere to all applicable federal, state and local laws. lf an
emergency urere to ocour, it is our policy to utilize our own response team and notify the Blanding City Fire
Section 9. Emergency Response
9.1 Written Emergency Response (ER) Plan:
a. ls facility included in written community emergency response plan?
b. Does facility have its own written emergency response plan?
9.2 Does facility's ER plan include speciftc actlons to be taken ln
response to accldental releases of regulated substance(s)?
9.3 Does facility's ER plan include procedures for Informlng th€ publlc
and local agencies respondlng to accidental releases?
9.4 Does faclllty's ER plan lnclude Information on emergency heath care?
9.5 Date of most recent review or update of facility's ER plan:
9.6 Date of most recent ER trainlng for faclllty's employees:
Yes
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Deparlment and enlist their assistance if necessary.
The Facility and the Regulated Substances Handled
This facility processes uranium ores. We use anhydrous ammonia as a reagent in the extraction process. Theprocess consists of two 140,000 pound tanks and associated valves and piping, and a propane storage tank of
I 10,000 pounds.
General Accidential Release Prevention and Chemical€pecilic Prevention Steps
This facility complies with EPAs accident prevenlion rule and all applicable federal, state and local codes and
regulations. Extensive training and inspection of all processes is routinely performed. The anhydrous ammonia
process is designed, installed operated and maintained in accordance with ASTM standards, ASME standards
and ANSI standards. Tanks and piping are inspected daily.
Five Year Accident History
We have never had any accident involving anhydrous ammonia or propane that caused deaths, injuries,propoerty or environmenta[ damage, evacuations, or shelterings in place.
The Emergency Response Program
In the event of an emergency invofuing our anhydrous ammonia process, it is our policy to utilize our own
response team and notify the Blanding City Fire Department and enlist their assistance if necessary. We have
discussed this policy with the ffre department and our own response team and members of the fire department
have inspected our facility. Our emergency response team trains regularly for anhydrous ammonia
emergencies.
Planned Changes to lmprove Safety
No changes are planned at this time. Our facility is routinely inspected and audited and all changes to improve
safety are implemented as they are noted.
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'REVENT'N, "o*rFlhAND ..,NTERMEASURES
FOR CHEMIGALS AND PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
White Mesa Uranium Mill
6425 South Highway 191
P. O. Box 809
Bfanding, Utah 84511
February 2007
for
Prepared by:
Denison .Mines (USA) Corp.
1050 17tn Street, Suite g50
Denver, Colorado 80265
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION
1.1 Objective
1.2 Responsibilities
1.3 Drainage Basins, Pathways, and Diversions
1.4 Description of Basins
1.4.1 Basin 41
1.4.2Basin M
1.4.3 Basin B1
1.4.4BasinB.2
1.4.5 Basin 83
1.4.6 Basin C
1.4.7 Basin D
1.4.8 Basin E
1.5 Potential chemical Spill sources And spilt Gontainment
1.5.1 Reagent Tanks
1.5.2 Ammonia
1.5.3 Ammonium Meta Vanadate
1.5.4 Caustic Storage (Sodium Hydroxide )
1.5.5 Sodium Carbonate
1.5.6 Sodium Chlorate
1.5.7 Sulfuric Acid
1.5.8 Vanadium Pentoxide
1.5.9 Kerosene (Organic)
1.6.0 UsedMaste Oil
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1.6.1 Propane
1.7 Potential Petroleum Sources And Containment
1.7.1. Petroleum Storage Tanks
1.7.1.1. Diesel
1.7.2 Aboveground Fuel pump Tanks
1.2 .2.2 Unleaded Gasoline
1.7.2.A pump Station
1 .Z .2.4 Truck Unloading
1.8 Spill Discovery And RemedialAction
1.9 Spill lncident Notifications
1.9.1 External Notification
1.9.2 lnternal Notification
1.10 Records And Reports
1.11 Personnel rraining And spill prevention procedures
1.11.1 Training Records
1.1 1.2 Monitoring Reports
1.12 Revision
1.13 Summary
1.14 Mill Manager Approval
1'15 certification by Registered professional Engineer
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Table 2.0
Table 3.0
Table 4.0
Table 5.0
Table 6.0
Figure 1
Figure 2
LIST OF TABLES
Mill Organization Chart
Reagent Tank List
Laboratory Chemical lnventory List
Reagent Yard/Small Quantity Chemicals List
Reagent Yard/Bulk Chemicals List
Petroleum Products and Solvents List
LIST OF FIGURES
MillSite Layout
Mill Site Drainage Basins
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SP/IL PREVENTION, CONIRO L, AND COUNTERMEASURES
PLAN FOR CHEMICALS AND PETROLEIJM PRODUCIS
OBJECTIVE:
The objective of the Spill Prevention, Control, and countermeasures (spCc)
PIan is to serve as a site-specific guideline for the prevention of and response to
chemical and petroleum spills, and as a guidance document for compliance with
Groundwater Discharge Permit No. UGW370004. The plan ouilines spill
potentials, containment areas, and drainage characteristics of the White Mesa
Millsite. The plan addresses chemicalspill prevention, spill potentials, spill
discovery, and spill notification procedures. The Oil Pollution Prevention Sections
of the clean water Act (40 cFR 1 12 to 117), also referred to as the spill
Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures ("SpCC') rules, establish
requirements that apply to facilities which could reasonably be expected to
discharge oil in quantities that may be harmful, as described in that Act, into or
upon the navigable waters of the United States or that may affect natural
resources of the United States. Section 112 states that the Act is not applicable
to facilities that are not subject to the authority of the U. S. Environmenial
Protection Agency ('EPA') for one of the following reasons:
1. Due to its location, the facility could not reasonabry be expected to
discharge oil into navigable waters of, or impact natural resources of, the
U.S. or
2. The facility is subject to authority of the Department of Transportation as
defined in a Memorandum of understanding ("Mou") between the
Secretary of Transportation and the EPA Administrator, or
3. The facility does not exceed either the underground or the above ground
storage capacity (42,000 gallons and 1,320 gallons, respectively)
prescribed in the rules.
The Mill could not reasonably be expected, as described in the SPCC regulation,
to discharge oil into the navigable waters, or impact natural resources, of theU.S. The Mill site was constructed with an overall grade and diversion ditch
system designed to channel the non-recovered portion of any material spill to the
tailings management system. Hence, it is not reasonable to expect that surface
spills will ever reach navigable waters or natural resources of the U.S. or Utah.
Therefore, the SPCC reporting requirements in the clean water Act are not
applicable to the Mill. However, as good environmentat management practice,
the Mill has implemented the spill management program, described in this
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document, which is consistent with the intent of the clean water Act to the
extent practicable. Although the Mill, by design, cannot directly impact navigable
waters of the U.S., and as a result, spills that may occur but are retained wifnin
the site would not be "reportable", the Mill implements these practices in a good
faith effort to minimize all potential sources of pollution at the site.
Storage of ores and alternate feeds on the ore pad, and containment of tailings
in the Mill tailings impoundment system are not considered "spills" for the
purposes of this SPCC.
Ammonia is the only chemical that has the potentialto leave the site, and would
do so as a vapor.
Figure 1, Site Layout Map shows a map of the mill site including the locations of
the chemical tanks on-site. Figure 2 shows the basins and drainage ditch areas
for the mill site. Table 1.0 is an organization chart for Mill operations. Table 2.0
lists the reagent tanks and their respective capacities. Table 3.0 lists the
laboratory chemicals, their amounts, and their reportable quantities. Table 4.0
lists the operations chemicals. Table 5.0 lists the chemicals in the reagent yard,
their amounts, and their reportable quantities. Table 6.0 lists the petroleum
products and solvents on site.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Person in charge of facility responsible for spill prevention:
Mr. Richard E. Bartlett, lnterim Mill Manager
6425 South Highway 191
Blanding, UT 84511
[phone] (work)
(435)459-24e5 (home)
Person in charge of follow-up spill record keeping and/or reporting:
Mr. David E. Turk, Department Head, Health , safety, and Environmental
6425 South Highway 191
Blanding, UT 84511
[phone] (work)
[phone] (home)
Refer to Secfion 1.9 Spill lncident Notification for a list of company personnel
to be notified in case of a spill. ln addition, an organizational chart is provided
in Table 1.0.
1,3 DRAINAGE BASINS, PATHWAYS, AND DIVERSIONS:
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The main drainage pathways are illustrated in Figure 2. The map shows
drainage basin boundaries, flow paths, constructed diversion ditches, tailings
cells, the spillway between cell 2 and 3, dikes, berms, and other relevant
features. The white Mesa Mill is a "zeto" discharge facility for process liquid
wastes. The mill area has been designed to ensure that all spills or leaks
from tanks will drain toward the lined tailings cells.
The tailings cells, in turn, are operated with sufficient freeboard (minimum of
three feet) to withstand 100% of the PMP (Probable Maximum Precipitation).
This allows for a maximum of 10 inches of rain at any given time.
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Precipitation and unexpected spills on the mill property are contained within
their respective drainage basins. Runoff would ultimately drain into one of
the three (3) lined tailings cells.
Basin A1
Basin 41 is north of Cell 1-l and Diversion Ditch No. 1. The basin
contains 23 acres, all of which drain into westwater Creek. This area is
not affected by mill operations.
Basin A2
Basin A2 contains all of Cell 1-l including an area south of the Diversion
Ditch No. 1. The basin covers 84 acres. Any runoff from this basin
would be contained within Cell 1-1.
Basin Bl
Basin 81 is north of the mill property and is not affected by mill
operations. The basin contains 45.4 tributary acres. Runoff from this
basin drains into a flood retention area by flowing through Diversion Ditch
No. 2. Diversion Ditch No. 2 drains into Westwater Creek.
Basin 82
Basin 82 is northeast of the mill and contains only 2.6 acres. Runoff from
this basin would drain into Diversion Ditch No. 3. Diversion Ditch No. 3
ultimately drains into Diversion Ditch No. 2. This basin is not affected by
milloperations.
1.4.5
1.4.6
1.4.7
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Basin 83
Basin 83 contains most of the mill area, buildings, ore stockpiles, process
storage tanks, retention ponds, spill containment structures, pipelines,
and roadways. The normal direction of flow in this basin is from the
northwest to the southwest. Any runoff from this basin would drain into
Cell 1-1. The basin contains 64 acres. This basin has sufficient
freeboard to withstand 100% of the PMP (Probable Maximum
Precipitation). This allows 10 inches of rain for any given storm event.
Basin C
Basin C contains all of Cell 2. The basin consists of 80.7 acres. This
basin contains earth stockpiles and the heavy equipment shop. The
direction of flow in this basin is to the southwest. All runoff in this basin
would be channeled along the southern edge of the basin. Runoff would
then flow into Cell 3 via the spillway from Cell2 to Cell 3.
Basin D
Basin D contains all of Cell 3. This basin consists of 78.3 acres including
a portion of the slopes of the topsoil stockpile and random stockpile. The
basin contains allflows, including those caused by the pMF.
Basin E
Basin E contains Cell 44 and consists of 43.3 acres. All anticipated flows
including those caused by the PMF will be contained within the basin and
willflow directly into Cell 4A.
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CONTAINMENT
This section details potential sources of chemical spills and "reportable quantities". For
purposes of this SPCC, a "reportable quantity" will be defined as quantities listed below
which could be expected to reach navigable waters of the United States. Reportable
Quantities are those identified in 40 CFR Part 1 17 Table 117.3: "Reportable euantities
of Hazardous Substances Designated Pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act."
It is not expected that any spillwould reach navigable waters of the United States.
However, if a spill of a volume listed below occurs, and remains on the mill site, which is
the more likely scenario, then management is to be notified so that proper internal
evaluations of the spill are made.
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Reagent Tanks ( Tank list included in Table Z.O )
Ammonia
The ammonia storage tanks consist of two tanks with a capacity of
31,409 gallons each. The tanks are located southeast of the N4itt UuitOing.
Daily monitoring of the tanks for leaks and routine integrity inspections will beconducted to minimize the hazard associated with ammonia. The reportablequantity for an ammonia spill is 7 gallons.
Ammonia spills should be treated as gaseous. Ammonia vapors will be
monitored closely to minimize the hazard associated with inhalation. lf
vapors are detected, efforts will be made to stop or repair the leak
expeditiously. Ammonia is the only chemical ( as vapor) that has thepotentialto leave the site.
Ammonia Meta Vanadate
Ammonia meta vanadate is present in the sX buirding as the process
solutions move through the circuit to produce the vanadium end product.
But, the primary focus will be on the transportation of this chemical. The
reportable quantity for an ammonia meta vanadate spill is 1,000 pounds.
Caustic Storage (Sodium Hydroxide)
The caustic storage tank is located on a splash pad on the northwest corner
of the sX building. The tank has a capacity of 19,904 gallons. The tank
supports are mounted on a concrete curbed catchment pad that directs spills
into the sand filter sump in the northwest corner of the sX building. Thereportable quantity for a sodium hydroxide spilt is g5 gallons.
1.5.5 Sodium Carbonate (Soda Ash)
The soda ash solution tank has a capacity of 16,921gallons and is located in
the northeast corner of the SX building. The smaller soda ash shift tank has
a capacity of 8,530 gallons and is located in the sX building. Spills will be
diverted into the boiler area, and would ultimately drain into Cell 1-1. There is
no reportable quantity associated with a sodium carbonate spill.
1.5.6 Sodium Chlorate
Sodium chlorate tanks consist of two fiberglass tanks located within a dike
east of the SX building. The larger tank is used for dilution purposes and has
a maximum capacity of 17,700 gallons. The smaller tank serves as a
storage tank and has a capacity of 10,500 gallons. Daily monitoring of the
tanks for leaks and integrity inspections will be conducted to minimize the
hazard associated with sodium chlorate.
Sodium chlorate that has dried and solidified becomes even more of a safety
hazard due to its extremely flammable nature. The reportable quantity for a
sodium chlorate spill is 400 gallons.
1.5.7 Sulfuric Acid
The sulfuric acid storage tanks consist of one large tank with the capacity of
1,6000,000 gallons and two smaller tanks with capacities of 269,160 gallons
each.
The large tank is located in the northwest corner of mill area basin 83 and is
primarily used for acid storage and unloading. The tank support for the large
tank is on a mound above a depression which would contain a significant
spill. Allflows resulting would be channeled to Cell 1-t. The tank is equipped
with a high level audible alarm which sounds prior to tank overflows. A
concrete spill catchment with a sump in the back provides added
containment around the base of the tank. However, the catchment basin
would not be able to handle a major tank failure such as a tank rupture. The
resulting overflow would flow towards Cell 1-1.
The two smaller storage tanks are located within an equalvolume spill
containment dike east of the mill building. The tanks are not presently in
use, but are equipped with high levelaudible alarms.
The reportable quantity for a sulfuric acid spill is 65 gallons (1,000 pounds).
1.5.8 Vanadium Pentoxide
Vanadium pentoxide is produced when vanadium is processed through the
drying and fusing circuits and is not present in the vanadium circuit until after
the deammoniator. Efforts will be made to minimize leaks or line breaks that
may occur in processes in the circuit that contain vanadium pentoxide.
Special care will be taken in the transportation of this chemical. The
reportable quantity for a vanadium pentoxide spill is 1,00o pounds.
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Kerosene (Organic)
The kerosene storage area is located in the central millyard and has a
combined capacity of 10,152 gallons in three tanks. Any overflow from these
three tanks would flow around the south side of the SX building and then into
Cell 1-1. These tanks have drain valves which remain locked unless
personnel are supervising draining operations. The reportable quantity for a
kerosene spill is 100 gallons.
Used/ Waste Oil
Used/ Waste oil for parts washing is located north of the maintenance shop
in a tank and has a capacity of 5,000 gallons. The tank is contained within a
concrete containment system. Ultimate disposal of the used oil is to an EPA
permitted oil recycler. Any oil escaping the concrete containment system will
be cleaned up. Soil contaminated with used oilwill be excavated and
disposed of in Cell 2.
Propane
The propane tank is located in the northwest corner of the mill yard and has
a capacity of 30,000 gallons. Daily monitoring of the tank for leaks and
integrity inspections will be conducted to minimize potential hazards
associated with propane leaks. Propane leaks will be reported immediately.
There is no reportable quantity associated with a propane spill.
POTENTIAL PETROLEUM SPILL SOURCES AND
CONTAINMENT
1.7
This section details potential sources of petroleum spills and "reportable quantities". For
purposes of this SPCC, a "reportable quantity" will be defined as quantities listed below
which could be expected to reach navigable waters of the United States. lt is not
expected that any spill would reach navigable waters of the United States. However, if a
spill of a volume listed below occurs, and remains on the mill site, which is the more
likely scenario, then management is to be notified so that proper internalevaluations of
the spillare made.
1.7.1 Petroleum Tanks
1.7.1.1 Diesel
Two diesel storage tanks are located north of the mill building. The tanks
have capacities of 250 gallons each. One of the diesel tanks is for the
emergency generator. The other tank is located in the pumphouse on an
elevated stand. Spillage from either tank would ultimately flow into Cell 1-1.
The reportable quantity for a diesel spill is 100 gallons.
1.7.2 Aboveground Fuel Pump Tanks
1.7.2.1 Dieset
The dieseltank is located on the east boundary of Basin 83 and has a
capacity of 6,000 gallons. The tank is contained within a concrete catchment
pad. The reportable quantity for a diesel spill is 100 gallons.
1.7.2.2 Unleaded Gasoline
The unleaded gasoline tank is located next to the dieseltank. The unleaded
gasoline tank has a capacity of 3,000 gallons and is contained within the
same containment system as the diesel tank. The reportable quantity for an
unleaded gasoline spill is 100 gallons.
1.7.2.3 Pump Station
Both the dieseland the unleaded gasoline tanks will be used for refueling
company vehicles used around the mill site. The pump station is equipped
with an emergency shut-off device in case of overflow during fueling. ln
addition, the station is also equipped with a piston leak detector and
emergency vent. Check valves are present along with a tank monitor
console with a leak detection system. The catchment is able to handle a
complete failure of one tank. However, if both tanks failed the concrete
catchment pad would not be able to contain the spill. ln this case, a
temporary berm would need to be constructed. Absorbent diapers or floor
sweep would be used in an effort to limit and contain the spill. The soil would
be cleaned up and placed in the authorized disposal area in Cell2.
1.7. 2.4 Truck Unloading
ln the event of a truck accident resulting in an overturned vehicle in the mill
area, proper reporting and containment procedures will be followed when
warranted, such as when oil or diesel fuel is spilled. Proper clean-up
procedures will be followed to minimize or limit the spill. The spill may be
temporarily bermed or localized with absorbent compounds. Any soils
contaminated with dieselfuel or oil will be cleaned up and placed in the
authorized disposalarea in Cell2.
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Once a chemical or petroleum spill has been detected, it is important to take
measures to limit additional spillage and contain the spill that has already
occurred. Chemical or petroleum spills will be handled as follows:
The Shift Foreman will direct efforts to shut down systems, if
possible, to limit further release.
The Shift Foreman will also secure help if operators are requiring
additional assistance to contain the spill.
The Shift Foreman is also obligated to initiate reporting procedures.
Once control measures have begun and personal danger is
minimized, the Shift Foreman will notify the Production
Superintendent, Maintenance Superintendent, or Mill Manager.
The Production or Maintenance Superintendent will notify the Mill
Manager, who in turn will notify the Environmental Health and Safety
Manager.
The Mill Manager will assess the spill and related damage and direct
remedial actions. The corrective actions may include repairs, clean-
up, disposal, and company notifications. Government notifications
may be necessary in some cases.
lf a major spill continues uncontrolled, these alternatives will be considered.:
1. Construct soil dikes or a pit using heavy equipment.
2. Construct a diversion channel into an existing pond.
3. Start pumping the spill into an existing tank or pond.
4. Plan further clean-up and decontamination measures.
1.9 SPILL INCIDENT NOTIFICATION
1.9.1 ExternalNotification
As stated in Section 1.1, spills are not expected to reach navigable waters of
the United States. lf a spill of a "reportable quantity" occurs, then mill and
corporate management must be notified and they will evaluate whether or not
the following agencies must be notified:
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2. State of Utah, Department of Environmental
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3. State of Utah
Water Quality Division
1-800-424-8802
801/536-4250
801/538-7200
801/538-6146
ln case of a tailings dam failure, contact the following agencies:
1. State of Utah, Department of Environmental
Quality, Division of Radiation Control 901/536-4250
2. State of Utah, Natural Resources BO1/S38-7200
1.9.2 lnternal Notification
lnternal reporting requirements for incidents, spills, and significant spills are
as follows:
Report lmmediatelv
Event Criteria:
1. Release of toxic or hazardous substances
2. Fire, explosions, and accidents
3. Government investigations, information requests, or enforcement
actions
4. Private actions or claims (corporate or employee)
5. Deviations from corporate policies or government requirements by
management
Which have or could result in the following:
1. Death, serious injury, or adverse health effects
2. Property damage exceeding $1,000,000
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operations or assesses penalties of $100,000 or more
4. Publicity resulted or anticipated
5. Substantial media coverage
Report At The Beqinnino Of The Next Dav
Event Criteria:
1. Was reported to a government agency as required by law
2. Worker (employee or contractor) recordable injury or illness associated
with a release
3. Community impact-reported or awareness
4. Publicity resulted or anticipated
5. Release exceeding the reportable quantities listed in Section 1.S, for
each specific process material, waste, or by-product
ln the event of a spill of a reportable quantity, the Mill Manager is required to
call the corporate Environmental Manager or the president and chief
Executive Officer. The individualfirst discovering the spillwilt report it to the
Shift Foreman, Production Superintendent or Maintenance Superintendent,
who will in turn ensure that the Mill Manager is notified. The Environmental
Health and safety Manager will also be contacted by the Milt Manager.
Name
Mill Personnel:
Richard E. Bartlett
Wade Hancock
David E. Turk
N/A
N/A
Scot Christensen
Corporate Personnel:
Ronald F. Hochstein
David C. Frydenlund
Title
lnterim Mill Manager
Maintenance Foreman
Environmental Health and
Safety Manager
Prod uction S uperintendent
Maintenance Foreman
MillShift Foreman [phone]
President and Chief Operating Officer [phone]
Vice President and General Counsel (903) 221-OO9g
Home Phone
(435) 678-24e5
[phone]
[phone]
ln the event the next person in the chain-of-command cannot be reached,
then proceed up the chain-of-command to the next level. Table 1.0 shows the
organizational chart for the mill site.
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1.10 RECORDS AND REPORTS
The following reports and records are to be maintained in Central Files by the
Environmental Health and safety Manager for inspection and review for iminimum of three years:
1. Record of site monitoring inspections
a. Daily Tailings lnspection Data
b. Weekly Tailings lnspection and Survey
c. Monthly Tailings lnspection, pipeline thickness
d. Quarterly Tailings lnspection
2. Tank to soil potential measurements
3. Annual bulk oil and fuel tank visual inspections
4. Tank and pipeline thickness tests
5. Quarterly and annual PcB transformer inspections (if transformer
contains PCBs)
6. Tank supports and foundation inspections
7. Spill lncident Reports
8. Latest revision of SPCC plan
1.11 PERSONNEL TRAINING AND SPILL PREVENTION
PROCEDURES
All new employees are instructed on spills at the time they are employed andtrained. They are briefed on chemical and petroleum spill prevention andcontrol. They are informed that leaks in piping, valves, and sudden
discharges from tanks should be reported immediately. Abnormalflows fromditches or impoundments are of immediate concern. ln addition, a safety
meeting is presented annually by the Environmental Health and Safety
Manager to review the SPCC plan.
1.11.1 Training Records
Employee training records on chemical and petroleum spill prevention are
maintained in the general safety training files.
1.11.2 Monitoring Reports
Shift logs shall provide a checklist for inspection items.
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This procedure is to be reviewed by the mill staff and a registered
professional engineer at least once every three years, and updated when
circumstances warrant a revision.
r 1.13 SummaryIf Below is a table listing the specific reportable quantities associated with the
major chemical and petroleum products on-site.
CHEMICAL REPORTABLE
QUANT|TY (RO)
AMMONIA
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SODIUM
HYDROXIDE
SODA ASH
SODIUM
CHLORATE
SULFURIC ACID
VANADIUM
PENTOXIDE
KEROSENE
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PROPANE
DIESEL &
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FUEL
1OO POUNDS
1,OOO POUNDS
1,OOO POUNDS
No Reportable
Quantity
4OO GALLONS
1,OOO POUNDS
1,OOO POUNDS
1OO GALLONS
No Reportable
Quantity
No Reportable
Quantity
1OO GALLONS
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1.14 MILL MANAGER APPROVAL
I hereby certify that I have reviewed the foregoing chemical and petroleum
product sPcc plan, that I am familiar with the lnternational Uranium (usA)
corporation white Mesa Millfacilities, and attest that this spcc plan has
been prepared in accordance with the standard operating procedures
currently in effecl.
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1,15 CERTIFICATION BY
REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER
I hereby certify that I have reviewed the foregoing chemical and petroleum
product sPcc plan, that I am familiar with the lnternational Uranium (usA)
corporation white Mesa Millfacilities, and attest that this spcc pran has
been prepared in accordance with good engineering practices.
Harold R. Roberts
Registered Professional Engineer
State of Utah No. 165838
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Rich E. Bartlett
Wade Hancock
Scot Christensen
David E. Turk
Personnel
Ron F. Hochstein
David C. Frydenlund
hterim Mill Manager
Maintenance Foreman
Mll Foreman
Radiation Safet5, Officer
TitIe
PresidenV Chief Operating
Officer
Vice President and
General Counsel
435-678-2221
Ext. 105
435-678-2221
ExLl66
435-678-2221
435-678-2221
Ext. 113
Work Phone
604 806-3589
303 389-4130
Table 1
TVhite Mesa MiII Management Personnel
Responsible for lmFlementing This BMpp
Mill Staff
fitle WorkPhone HomePhone/
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Other Contact Number
435 678-2495
435 678-2753
435 678-201s
435 678-7802
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Cell: 604 377-1167
303 221-0098
Cell: 303 808-6648
Corporate Management Staff
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REAGENT TANK LIST
QUANTJTY JREAGENT ,,CAPAGlTY,,(GAL)'
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DIESEL
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PROPANE
AMMONIA
SODIUM HYDROXIDE
SODA ASH SOLUTION
SODA ASH SHIFT
SODIUM CHLOMTE
SODIUM CHLOMTE
SULFURIC ACID
SULFURIC ACID
250
10,152
5,000
6,000
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30,000
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19,904
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10,500
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LABORATORY CHEMICAL INVENTORY LIST1
Aluminum nitrate
Ammonium bifluoride
Ammonium chloride
Ammonium oxalate
Ammonium thiocyanate
Antimony potassiu m tartrate
n-Butylacetate
Carbon tetrachloride
Gyclohexane
Fenic chloride
Ferous ammonium sulfate
Potassium chromate
Sodium nitrite
Sodium phosphate tribasic
Zinc acetate
2,270 kg
45.4 kg
2,270k9
2,270k9
2,270k9
45.4 ks
2,270k9
4.54 kg
454 k9
454 kg
454k9
4.54 kg
45.4 kg
2,270k9
454 ko
1.8 k9
2.27 kg
2.27 k9
6.8 kg
7.8 kg
0.454 kg
4L
1.0 L
24L
6.810 kg
0.57 kg
0.114 kg
2.5 kg
1.4 kg
0.91 kq
This list identifies chemicals which are regulated as hazardous substances under theFederal Water Pollution Control Act 40 CFR Part 117. The lab also stores smallquantities of other materials that are not hazardous substances per the above regulation.
Reportable Quantities are those identified in 40 CFR Part 117 Table 1 17.3: "Reportable
Quantities of Hazardous Substances Designated Pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean
Water Act."
TABLE 4.0
REAGENT YARD/SMALL QUANTITY CHEMICALS LIST 1
1. This list identifies chemicals which are regulated as hazardous substances
under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act 40 CFR Part 117. Materials
in this list are stored in a locked storage compound near the bulk storage
tank area. The Mill also stores small quantities of other materials that are
not hazardous substances per the above regulation.
2. Reportable Quantities are those identified in 40 cFR part 1 17 Table
117.3: "Reportable Quantities of Hazardous substances Designated
Pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act.,,
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Acetic Acid, Glacial 1,000 lbs 4 sal
Ammonium Hydroxide 1,000 lbs 5L
Carbon Disulfide 100 lbs 0 lbs
Calcium Hypochlorite 10lbs 2 ks (4.4 lbs)
Chlorine 10lbs 0lbs
Ferrous Sulfate Heptahydrate 1,000 lbs 5 ks (1 l lbs)
Hydrochloric Acid 5,000 lbs 60 gal of 40o/o
solution
Nitric Acid '1,000 lbs 101
Potassium Permanganate 0.1 N 32 sal 5 kg (t 1 lbs)
Sodium Hypochlorite 5.5%100 lbs 2 kg (1 1 lbs) of
5.5% solution
Silver Nitrate 1tb 0 lbs
Trichloroethylene 100 tb 2L
Xylene (Mixed lsomers)100 lbs 0 lbs
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REAGENT YARD/BULK CHEMICALS LISTI
This list identifies all chemicals. in the reagent yard whether or not they are regulated as hazardoussubstances under the Federal water pollution control Act 40 cFR pdn rz.
Reportable Quantities are those identilied in 40 cFR Par1117 Table 117.3: .Reportable Quantitiesof Hazardous Substances Designated Pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Waier Act.,,
Vanadium Pentoxide and Yellowcafg, 1!" ll{l's_products, are not stored in the Reagent yard itsetf,but are present in closed containers in the Mill Building and/or Millyard.
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Floc #301
Hypeffloc 102
Ammonia - East Tank
Ammonia - West Tank
Kerosene
Salt (Bags)
Ammonium Hydrogendifluoride
Soda Ash Dense (Bag)
Phosphoric Acid
Polyox
Millsperse
Nalco TX760
Nalco 7200
Tributyl phosphate
Distillates
Diesel
Gasoline
Alamine 336 drums
Floc 109
Floc 208
Floc 904
Hyperfloc 624
Salt (Bulk solids)
Salt (Bulk solutions)
Caustic Soda
Ammonium Sulfate
Sodium Chlorate
Alamine 335 Bulk
Alamine 310 Bulk
lsodecanol
Vanadium Pentoxides
Yetlowcake3
Ammonia Meta Vanadate
1,000 lbs
None
None
100 lbs
100 lbs
100 gal
None
None
None
5,000 lbs
None
None
None
None
None
None
100 gal
100 gal
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
1,000 lbs
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None
None
None
None
1000 lbs
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1000 lbs
9,000,000 lbs
1,200 lbs
1,500 lbs
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105,000 lbs
500 gal
2,000 lbs
20,450 tbs
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6,300 lbs
490 lbs
1,410|bs
9 barrels
1,590 lbs
9,450 lbs
100 gal
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Approx. 6000 gal
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Lubricating Oils in 55 gallon drums
Transmission Oils
Water Soluble Oib
Xylene (mixed isomers)
Toluene
Varsol Solvent
(2% trimethyl benzene in petroleum distillates)
100 gal
100 gal
100 gal
100 lbs
1000 lbs
100 gal
1,540 gallons
0 gallons
30 gallons
0 gallons
0 gallons
0 gallons
This list includes allsolvents and petroteum-based products in the Millwarehouse petroleum and chemical storage aistes.
Reportable Quantities are those identified in 40 cFR part 11T Table117.3: "Reportable Quantities of Hazardous substances DesignatedPursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act.,'
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DENISON MINES (USA) CORP.
WI{ITE MESA T]RANII]M IVILL
TRANSPORTATION ACCIDENT RESPONSE PLAN
For a
URANIT]M CONCENTRATE SPILL
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PLAN ST]MMARY
TRANSPORTATION ACCIDENT RESPONSE PLAN FOR URANIUM CONCENTRATE
Driver or carrier instructions will be given to each driver of each transport leaving the plant site
with a load of uranium concentrate. These instructions will consist of an explanation of the
product, preliminary precautions at the accident site, whom to notify and what to do in case of
fire.
In the event of a transportation-related accident, immediate containment of the product will be
achieved by covering the spill area with a plastic sheeting or equivalent material to prevent wind
and water erosion. If sheeting is not available, and depending on where the spill occurs, soil
from the surrounding area may be used. Perimeter ditching will be used to contain the spill if it
should occur in an area where runoff could result from precipitation.
All human and vehicular traffic through the spill area will be restricted. The area would be
cordoned off if possible. All persons not participating in the accident response will be restricted
to 50 feet from the accident site. Local law enforcement officers will be notified and may be
asked to assist in controlling traffic and keeping unauthorized persons out of the spill area.
Covered containers and removal equipment, i.e., large plastic sheeting, radioactive signs, ropes,
hoses, shovels, vacuums, axes, stakes, heavy equipment (front-end loaders, graders, etc.), will be
available to clean up the yellowcake. If conditions warrant, water will be applied to the spilled
yellowcake in a fine spray to assist in dust abatement.
Gloves, protective clothing, and any personal clothing contaminated during cleanup operations
will be encased in plastic bags and kept in the plant area for decontamination or disposal.
Response team members will have a thorough knowledge in basic first aid and of the physical
hazards in inhalation, ingestion, or absorption of radionuclides. Team members will adequately
protect themselves.
The cleanup operation will involve removing small amounts of pavement, topsoil and vegetation
in the immediate area of the accident. The material that will have to be removed from the
affected area will be retumed to the mill for reprocessing, if possible, or disposed of in a manner
approved by the NRC or the Executive Secretary. Following cleanup of the affected area, an
alpha survey will be conducted to insure that radioactivity is within the limits outlined in NRC
Guidelines for Decontamination of Facilities and Equipment prior to release for unrestricted use,
dated November, 1976. An investigation will be conducted by the Radiation Protection
Department. Results and recommendations of the investigation and of the decontamination
survey will be documented and maintained for at least five years.
The NRC will be notified promptly of any accident of this type.
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EMERGENCY RESPONSE MANUAL FOR A URANruM CONCENTRATE SPILL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION ...............51.1 Needs......... .......................51.2 Scope......... .......................5a. Initial .............5b. Confinement .....................5c. Cleanup .........5d. Cost Recovery............. ........................51.3 Description of Company Shipments ......................52.0 ORGANZATION ...............63.0 TRAINTNG REQUTREMENTS .............74.0 NOTIFICATION OF COMPANY PERSONNEL, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND
INITIAL MEDIA CONTACTS................ ......,.,.74.1 Company or Private Carrier....... ......... 84.2 D.O.T. Notification ..........84.3 NRC Notification........ ........................94.4 State Notification .............94.5 DOE Assistance Teams .......................94.6 Media ............9s.0 EQUTPMENT .................... 145.1 Mobilization and General Support.... ....................... 145.2 Containment and Persormel Protection................ ....................... 145.3 Radiation Monitoring/Ir4easuring (Carried by Response Team and Stored in the White
Mesa Radiation Department) ......... 155.4 Decontamination Equipment (Carried by Response Team, Stored in White Mesa
Radiation Department Storage Area):........ ....... 166.0 PROCEDURES FOR HANDLING THE ACCIDENT:.................. .............. 166.1 Transport Vehicle Operator (Driver) ................... 176.2 Response Team Mobilization ................ .............- 176.3 Emergency Containment................. ..................... 176.4 Protective Clothing ........ lg6.5 Radiation Measurements and Sampling... ............ lg6.6 Establish Radiation Exclusion Area........... .......... 1g6.7 Control Point.......... ........ 186.8 Check Station Operation... ................. 196.9 Transportation Accidents lnvolving IX Eluate or Uranium Product Liquor................ 196.10 Decontamination.......... ..................... 206.10.1 Criteria ..................20
Acceptable Surface Contamination............ ...................... 2l6.10.2 Personnel and C1othin9................ ...............22
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Equipment. ..........23
ADDENDUM I ........... ..................25
SESSION I . CLASSROOM DISCUSSION AND DEMONSTRATION............,,..,,........25
A. General lnformation ...........25
B. Biological Hazards..... ........25
C. Protective Clothing and Respirators............ ............25
1. Coveralls .....25
2. Shoe Covers................ ......................26
3. Head Covers................. .....................26
4. Gloves .........26
5. Respirators (Demonstration and Practice) ...........26
D. Radiation Monitoring and Samp1in9................. .......271. Beta-Gamma Monitorin9................ .....................212. Gamma Monitoring ........28
3. Alpha Monitoring ...........28
4. Swipe Samples ...............29
5. Air Samp1in9................ .....................29E. Contamination Control ......................30
l. Radiation Exclusion (RADEX Area)......... ..........30
2. Control Point.......... ........30
3. Check Station....... ..........30
4. Spill Containment ..........31F. Decontamination.......... ..................... 31l. Land Areas .....................312. Personnel... ....-................313- Equipment. .....................32
SESSION II . EIELD EXERCISE ............33A. Driver Responsibilities............ .............. 33B. Response Team Responsibilities............ ..................33
ADDENDUM 2................ .............3s
ADDENDUM 3................ .............37
1.0 Preshipment Activities ......................392.0 During Transport... .........39
ACCIDENT REPORT .............40
EMERGENCY INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES .............41
List of Figures4-l Notification Procedures for Transportation Accidents lnvolving Concentrate Spill4-2 Accident Report Form
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Needs
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission requires that uranium producers implement
an emergency response plan for containment 'and cleanup of a uranium
concentrate spill. Although the DOT regulations place the responsibility for these
activities on the carrier, the regulatory agencies have taken the position that the
shipper has an obligation to assist because of his knowledge of the radioactive
hazard of the concentrate.
Scope
Transportation accidents involving radioactive materials such as yellowcake
consist of the following four phases:
a. Initial
During the first 15 to 30 minutes after the accident occurs emergency
action is taken by local authorities (local or state police) to help the
injured, evaluate the problem, and take action to prevent further
contamination, i.e., rerouting traffic and crowd control.
b. Confinement
This phase is accomplished by the transport vehicle operator or local
service units to complete isolation or cover the spilled material, make
proper notification, and identify contaminated areas.
c. Cleanup
This action includes the removal of any radioactive material or
contamination from the site and restoring it to original conditions. This
action is the carrier's responsibility.
d. Cost Recovery
The cost of cleanup and liability for damage to life and property are bome
by the carrier.
The Company's emergency response plan must address confinement and
cleanup activities outlined above; the initial and "cost recover" phases are
outside the scope of this manual.
Description of Company Shipments
The type of product shipped by each plant, the carrier responsible, the specific
activity, and the total activity in a shipment are summarized below:
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The transportation routes for these shipments are presented in Addendum 2.
2.A ORGANIZATION
The Executive Vice President - Operations is responsible for implementing this response
plan. Among his duties are:
1. Notify the Mill Manager, who will subsequently notify the response team
leaders, plant personnel, and consultants per procedures in Section 4.0.
2. Contact local authorities to ensure timely and clear communications with
respect to incident details.
3. Notify and keep informed the President and COO
4. Direct press inquiries to the President and COO.
The other elements of the organization and their responsibilities are:
l. Mill Manager
Designate an on-site responsible person as necessary. Coordinate the
ctivities of the response team with those of the regulatory agencies.
2. Response Team Leader
Supervise the cleanup and decontamination of the spill area and coordinate
site activities with local, state and federal authorities.
3. Response Team Member
Cany out the activities involved in the cleanup and decontamination as
outlined in Section 6.10.
4. Plant Personnel
Provide assistance in stabilizing the spill, if possible, and in the cleanup
and decontamination operations.
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5. Consultants
Recommend procedures for the cleanup and decontamination operations
and/or provide personnel and equipment for these operations.
The chain of command is shown schematically below:
TRAINING REOUIREMENTS
Transport vehicle operators and emergency response personnel are given a basic
indoctrination with respect to radioactivity, personal protection, identification and
decontamination associated with natural uranium. Additionally, a field demonstration and
exercise including all emergency response personnel is conducted on a periodic basis to
assure preparedness. Addendum 1 is the detailed "Emergency Response Training
Outline".
NOTIFICATION OF COMPANY PERSONNEL. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES. AND
INITIAL MEDIA CONTACTS
The key to a successful emergency response plan is good communication to and within
the Company. This section provides information to assure that key Company personnel
and required Governmental Agencies are properly notified of the accident. Additionally,
guidance regarding release of information to the general public is provided.
Figure 4.1 shows, schematically, the notifications and critical telephone numbers required
in making the contacts. Table 4-l lists the telephone numbers for the President and COO,
Executive Vice President - Operations, Mill Manager, response team leaders and
members, plant personnel, consultants, and DOE assistance teams.
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Figure 4-l shows network that will be utilized to contract people and organizations in the
event of an emergency involving a uranium concentrate spill. The individuals and
organizations are shown on Table 4-1. Supplementary information on these procedures
are presented below.
4.1 Company or Private Carrier
The accident report form, Figure 4-2, is carried by the driver with his emergency
instructions. (See Addendum 3) The form should be completed prior to calling the
Executive Vice President - Operations or the Mill Manager. This document
provides the information required for other notifications.
4-Z DOT Notification
The DOT reporting procedures require that an accident involving hazardous
materials which results in any of the following must be reported:
1.A person is killed.
A person requires hospitalization.
An evacuation of the general public occurs lasting one or more
hours.
One or more major transportation arteries or facilities are closed or
shut down for one hour or more.
5. The operational flight pattern or routine of an aircraft is altered.
6. Fire, breakage, spillage, or suspected radioactive contamination
occurs following an accident involving radioactive materials.
7 . A situation exists in the judgment of the carrier that there is a
continuing danger to life.
8. Release; i.e. rupture of drums in excess of 0.1 Ci U-Nat
(approximately ll2 drum) constitutes a CERCLA Reportable
Quantity (RQ) under 40 CFR 302 and 49 CFR 171 and requires
immediate notification to the National Response Center.
As soon as practical but no later than 12 hours after the occurrence of any
incident described above, each person in physical possession ofthe
hazardous material must provide notice by telephone to the National
Response Center at800.424.8802 (toll free) or 202.267.2675 (toll call).
Note that the private carriers are responsible for reporting accidents
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involving their vehicles.
Hazardous Materials Incident Report on DOT Form F-5800.1 (Rev.
0112004) must be filed within 30 days of discovery of rhe accident.
4.3 NRC and Executive Secretary Notification
Notification must be submitted to the NRC Operations Center at 301.816.5100
and to the Executive Secretary at 801.536.4250 (after hours to the UDEQ Duty
Officer at 801.536.4123) within 24 hours of an incident..
4.4 State Notification
Notification to the State or States involved where the incident is involved should
take place as soon as possible. Promptly recommend to authorities specific
protective action to limit the danger to the public including evacuation and
sheltering and the prophylactic use of potassium iodide (KI) as appropriate.
4.5 DOE Assistance Teams
These teams would only be alerted in situations such as widespread contamination
in a metropolitan area.
4.6 Media
The responsible company representative at the accident scene will be required to
make statements to the press providing general information regarding the accident
and status of emergency activities. To simplify this matter during the initial stages
of emergency response, a "canned" press release form, outlined below is used.
State that additional comments on the status of the situation will be available later
in the day. Other information released to the general public must have prior
approval of the Director of Operations.
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At approximately (time)on (date)an accident involving a truck
carrying natural uranium concentrate from Denison Mines (USA) Corp.'s White Mesa Mill
occurred near (location)
There (were or were not)injuries to the public or the driver of the truck.
There (was or was not)spillage of the concentrate from the truck.
The accident occurred at near
If no spillaee: State that your purpose is to make a routine check to insure that the shipment can
continue without presenting a hazard.
If spillage has occurred: State that this group which has been trained to clean up spills of
concentrate will act in cooperation with govemment authorities to clean up the spill as quickly as
possible and that there is minimal risk to the public.
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Figure 4-1: Notification Procedures for Transportation Accidents Involving Concentrate Spill
DOT202.267.2675
30-Day Notification
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President & COO
Executive Vice
President - Operations
Mill Manager
Response Team
Leaders
Albuquerque
Operations
TX, NM, OK, KA, AK
Chicago Operations
ND, SD, NB, IA
Name
Ron F. Hochstein
Harold R. Roberts
Richard E. Bartlett
David Turk
Michael Spillman
David Turk
Daniel Mower
Ron Wallace
Michael Spillman
Daytime Phone
604.806.3589
303.628.7798
435.678.2221
435.678.2221
435.678.2221
435.678.2221
435.678.2221
435.678.2221
435.678.2221
Night Contact No.
604.377.t167
303.756.9050
435.678.2495
435.678.7802
435.678.2761
435.678.7802
435.678.2654
435.678.2761
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DOE Radiological Team
Idaho Operations 208-526-0111 Ext. 1515 CO, WY, UT
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Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MST
Harold R. Roberts, Executive Vice President - Operations, Denver, Colorado.
Telephone No. 303-628-7798 day time, work days
Night and weekend contact Telephone No. [phone], Cell Phone [phone]
Rich E. Bartlett, Mill Manager, White Mesa Mill, Blanding, Utah
Telephone No.435-678-2221 day time, work days
Night and weekend contact Telephone No. [phone]
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5.0 EOUIPMENT
5.1 Mobilization and General Support
Otv. Description2 Pickup
As Pool Vehicles
Needed
xl Portable AC Generator
*4 Exten. Cord/Light (50')
**2 Flashlights
*l Digital Camera
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Radiation
Department
Office
Radiation
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Radiation
Department
Radiation
Department
Radiation
Department
Radiation
Department
Description
Box w/I-id
1,000 Ft2 Plastic Sheet
Army Shovel
Spikes
Urethane "Dike-Pak"
Roll, Aluminum Tape
Hammer
Respirators, Half Mask
Coveralls
Pairs Gloves
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Equip. & Personnel
Personnel
On-Site Electricity
AC Powered
Equipment
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Documentation
First Aid
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This section lists equipment for emergency response as well as its location and intended
use.
Carried by Response Team
Canied by Response Team and Plant Representative
Containment and Personnel Protection
5.2.1 Carried in transport vehicle for operator use:
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Plastic Sheet,20 Ft. X 1,000 Ft.
Barricade Tape
Metal Stakes
Radiation Warning Signs
Urethane "Dike-Pak"
Water Sprayer - Portable
Aluminum Tape
Duct Tape
Respirators, Full Face, Type
Combo Canister
Coveralls, Disposable Paper
Pair Gloves, Plastic
Impregnated
Pair Gloves, Rubber
Pair Shoe Covers
Head Covers, Nun Hood
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Gamma, Beta, Alpha
Monitoring
Beta Monitoring
Gamma Monitoring
Gamma Monitoring
Beta Monitoring
Gamma Monitoring
Instrument Operational
Checks
Site Air Sampling
Urinalysis
Detection of Radioactive
Particle Inhalation
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5.3 Radiation Monitorins/Measurins (Canied by Response Team and Stored in the White
Mesa Radiation Department)
Ouantity DescriptionI Aluminum Suitcase containing the following:
Ludlum InstrumentsI Count Rate Meter, Model 3 (or equivalent)
1 G.M. Probe, Model M-6 (or equivalent)I Na I (tl) Scintillation Probe, Model 44-2 (or
equivalent)I Z;;.S (Ag) Scintillation Probe, Model43-5 (or
equivalent)2 Geiger Counters, Portable, WThin Wall G.M.
Probe (or equivalent)
Eberline PRM-7 (or equivalent)
Set - Check Sources, Eberline (Cs-137, Te-99, Th-
230)
Air Samplers, High-Vol. (50 Cubic Ft/Mm.), AC
Powered 21 50 Each Filters
Sample Bottles, Urine Wl-abels
Nose Swipes, Q-Tip, WEnvelopes
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Shovels
Vacuum Cleaner, Pullman Model JB-75, WI Absolute Filter and Drum Adapter
(or equivalent)
Drum Liner Bags
Metal Drums,55-Gallon
Drum Closure Wrenches
Drum Cleaning Rags w/ 1 Gallon Acetone
D.O.T. Labels; Yellow II
Can Waterless Hand Cleaner
Wash Basins
Bars Soap
Washcloths
Towels
6.0 PROCEDURES FOR HANDLING THE ACCIDENT:
Vehicle accidents involving yellowcake can be categorized in three basic radiological
severity types as follows:
1. No apparent release of concentrate from its drum containers (drums may
or may not be outside the vehicle).
2. Concentrate is released from the drum but contained within the van.
3. Concentrate is spilled from its container outside the transport vehicle.
This characterization, as it applies to UPL shipments, consists of no apparent leakage
from the tank trucks, or a spill of solution. Section 6.9 outlines the procedures for
handling this type of accident.
Situations arising from each of these accident types can be highly variable depending on;
a. Proximity of waterways and populated areas;b. Weather conditions at the accident site;c. The condition of the vehicle operator after the accident; andd. Availability of local emergency response personnel (police, firemen, etc.).
In view of these variables, this section is intended as a basic guide requiring certain
judgmental decisions on a case-by-case basis.
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facility keys are stored in the White Mesa Mill Office (labeled "Y. C. Response").
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a. Obtain radiation monitoring/measuring equipment (Section 5.3),
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and positions of persons present at the site. If the spilled material is not stabilized,
proceed with this activity in completing the procedures outlined in Section 6.1.
6.4 Protective Clothing
Protective clothing is normally required when spillage is evident. The need and
use for these are established by the response team leader on a case-by-case basis.
Refer to Addendum I for details. He is also responsible for controlling,
maintaining, decontamination, testing and instructing in the proper use of
protective clothing and respiratory protective equipment.
6.5 Radiation Measurements and Sampling
Response team members are trained in proper operation of portable radiation
detectors as well as monitoring techniques (Addendum l). fnitiat monitoring for
spread of contamination is accomplished with portable, open window, Geiger
counters. Additionally high volume air samples are located and activated 50 feet
upwind and downwind from the spill.
6.6 Establish Radiation Exclusion Area
The boundaries of the yellowcake spill area, whether inside the transport vehicle
or outside, are defined through a combination of visual observation (identifying
yellow color) and radiation monitoring (GM detectors). The area is then roped off,
leaving about ten feet between the tape barricade and the spill boundary, and
"Caution Radioactive Materials" signs are installed on the barricade. The
barricaded area is referred to as the "radiation exclusion" (RADEX) area and
unauthorized equipment or personnel are not allowed to enter.
6.7 Control Point
A base of operations where needed equipment or data is stored and maintained is
established outside the RADEX area (normally about ten feet away from the
banicade). This base is referred to as the "control point". The control point is also
used as a debriefing area and personnel contamination station.
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Receptacles (plastic bags) for used protective clothing and equipment are fastened
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allowed, and it is referred to as the "check station". One response team member is
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c. Monitor the person's exposed skin areas (hands, face, etc.) and clothing
using the alpha scintillation detector probe.
d. If personal clothing monitoring reveals contamination, remove the
involved clothing and monitor skin beneath it.
e. Collect nose swipes and monitor same.
f. If contamination is evident on nose swipes, label a urine sample bottle
(name and date) and request a donation at the earliest convenience; follow
up this sampling on a 24-hour basis.
g. If monitoring reveals skin contamination, direct the individual to the
personnel decontamination station.
h. Equipment being removed from the RADEX area is monitored for alpha
radiation at the check station and sealed in plastic bags or decontaminated
if found contaminated.
6.9 Transportation Accidents Involving IX Eluate or Uranium Product Liquor
The shipment of a solution in a tank tmck is less hazardous than shipping a UrOs
concentrate. The reasons are as follows:
l. The activity released to the environment by spillage of the contents of the
tank truck is approximately 8e-3 Ci/U-Nat per 300 gallons of solution.
2. There is no hazard from airbome material.
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content, the material released would not constitute a regulatory
notification as defined in 40 CFR 302 or 49 CFR 171.
4. In the event of a fire, the solution would tend to extinguish it. The type of
accident that must be considered is a rupture of the vessel wall, and the
resultant need to contain the spillage.
The driver carries with the truck an emergency kit which contains
respirators, clothing, hammer, knife, tent pegs and 1,000 square feet of
plastic sheeting. ln the event of an accident he is instructed to do the
following:
a. Place the plastic sheeting under the leak.
b. If the leak is small, try to repair it with the aluminum tape.
c. If the leak cannot be contained by the above procedure, the foam
pack will be used to build a dike over the plastic sheet which is
dropped on the ground.
6.10 Decontamination
This section established the criteria and procedures for personnel, ground area and
equipment decontamination. Prompt decontamination is essential to avoid
possible internal exposure to radioactive material.
6.10.1 Criteria
Criteria presented is based on radioactive contamination resulting
from an accident involving natural uranium (yellowcake) and is
excerpted from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
"guidelines" where appropriate.
1. Personnel and Clothine
Personal clothing, skin and hair must not have any
detectable alpha contamination as measured with the '
Ludlum Model 3 (or equivalent) incorporating the alpha
scintillation detector probe.
2. Land Areas and Equipment
The following instructions apply in all cases:
a. A reasonable effort must be made to completely
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Person:rel and Clothing
Following are general guides for field use, harsher methods may be used
under direction of a Health' Physicist or Physician.
All contaminated clothing should be decontaminated by applying
tape to the contaminated area in an attempt to transfer the material
to the tape or by vacuuming. Contaminated clothing which cannot
be decontaminated should be removed and placed in plastic bags
for future laundering.
A thorough washing with soap and water is the best general
method of decontaminating the face, hands, hair and body. The
water should be used only one time.
A soft bristled brush or nail brush may be used; however, care
should exercise not to irritate or abrade the skin. In addition, care
must be taken to prevent decontamination solutions from entering
the body openings or cuts.
Several washings and rinsings may be necessary to achieve an
acceptable decontamination level. To prevent chapping, lanolin or
hand cream may be applied to areas which have been washed or
scrubbed several times.
e. In many cases, tenacious surface-absorbed contamination may be
removed, from hands and/or forearms by promoting sweating in
rubber gloves sealed at the cuff between washings.
f. When contamination of a person is detected, nose swipes and urine
samples should be collected (Section 6.8).
Ground Areas
The bulk spilled yellowcake will be shoveled into a lined metal drum and
residual material will be vacuumed. Always clean the area ahead of you
making certain to stand in a contamination free spot while working.
Dusting during decontamination will be controlled by use of the water
spraying unit (do not use excessive water). If the spill is contained under a
plastic cover, remove the cover in one-foot increments as decontamination
is accomplished.
The initial decontamination can be accomplished visually by color
(yellow) observation, followed by survey with a Geiger counter and
finally by alpha monitoring and monitoring with the TN Model 2590
equipment (or equivalent).
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Equipment
Field decontamination is limited in most instances to the removal of
radioactive contamination that is loosely attached in grease, dirt or mud.
Contamination that is impacted, ground-in or caught up in rust demands
more abrasive measures and fairly sophisticated techniques often not
available if the field. Basic field guidelines are:
a. A plastic sheet or other "drop cloth" should be spread on the floor
or ground to catch any loose contaminant prior to commencement
of decontamination operations.
b. Dry items may be vacuumed thoroughly incorporating scraping or
wire brushing to loosen surface material.
c. Items may be wet wiped using rags, or they may be sloshed in or
sprayed with water to remove loose contamination provided the
items will not be damaged or impaired by moisture.
d. Acetone dampened rags may be used to remove more tenacious
surface-bound contamination.
Failing the above, sandpaper or steel wool may be used to remove
a thin layer of the surface material followed by vacuuming or
damp wiping.
Rags used for cleaning should be infolded and changed often to
avoid spreading the contamination. (Used rags are placed in plastic
bags.)
If all above fails, and after thorough documentation of
circumstances and contamination levels, the contaminant may be
released from the accident site with prior government agency
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INTRODUCTION
This Appendix outlines personnel training requirements to ensure emergency preparedness in the
event of a transportation accident involving natural uranium (yellowcake). The training consists
of classroom discussion and demonstration as well as practical field exercise.
General lnformation
Natural uranium (yellowcake) decays through a complex scheme that results in
emanation of alpha, beta, and galnma radiation. The amount of radiation associated with
a specific volume of yellowcake is very low when compared to other natural radioactive
materials such as radium; therefore, small amounts of spilled yellowcake are relatively
difficult to measure with portable instrumentation. In practical application, the
beta/gamma radiation associated with small quantities of yellowcake can be detected
more readily than alpha or gamma only; although alpha is more abundant, it does not
travel a significant distance in air, and it is easily shielded making field measurements
very time consuming and impractical for an emergency situation. Therefore, beta-gamma
monitoring with a portable Geiger Mueller (GM) detector is the primary survey
instrument used.
Biological Hazards
The primary hazard associated with yellowcake is the effect of alpha radiation. Since
alpha is a relatively large particle, it cannot penetrate the skin and must be inhaled or
ingested to cause biological damage. Because of the low specific activity associated with
yellowcake, it takes about 17 milligrams within the body to represent a maximum
permissible body burden as compared to 0.0002 milligrams of radium-226 required to
produce the same effect.
Protective Clothing and Respirators
This equipment is provided to prevent contamination of personal clothing and the body as
well as to avoid transfer of contamination to locations outside the spill area. The
protective clothing and respirators are discussed in this section (demonstration and
practice included).
l. Coveralls
Coveralls are provided to prevent particulate contamination from coming in
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Coveralls are donned in the normal dressing manner directly over personal
clothing. All openings (front, pockets, collar, and leg and sleeve cuffs) are sealed
with tape before entering the spill area. When exiting the spill area, coveralls are
removed as follows:
a. All tape is removed;
b. The front of the coveralls is pulled open, and;
c. Coveralls are removed by pulling them off the shoulders and off the trunk
and legs by turning legs inside out as the garment is removed. Used
coveralls are placed in a plastic bag.
Shoe Covers
These are used to prevent liquid or particulate contamination from coming in
direct contact with the wearer's shoes and to avoid tracking contamination outside
the spill area. They are pulled on over the wearer's shoes and removed by
grasping the top edge and pulling downward which results in tuming the shoe
cover inside out. Used shoe covers are placed inside a plastic bag.
Head Covers
These are used to prevent contamination from coming in direct contact with the
hair, ears, head and neck. The head cover is placed directly on the head
undemeath other head wear (hard hats, if required). Head covers are removed by
opening the front snaps, grasping the top, and pulling off toward the back of the
head. Used head covers are placed in a plastic bag.
Gloves
Gloves are used to prevent contamination of hands from radioactive particulates
and to protect the hands from corrosive materials. When exiting the contaminated
(spill) area or after handling contaminated material, the glove is removed by
grasping it by the cuff and pulling downward off the hand; this results in turning
the glove inside out. Used gloves are then placed inside a plastic bag.
Respirators (Demonstration and Practice)
Respirators (full) are provided to prevent inhalation of particulate material which
may become air-bome during spill containment or decontamination operations.
Prior to.use, the mask shall be checked as follows:
a. Cleanliness of mask facepiece; valves, and eyepiece is visually checked.
b. The head harness is checked to assure all straps and fasteners are
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Disrobing will take place at the "RADEX" area "control point".
I D. Radiation Monitorine and Sampling
Various portable radiation detection instruments are radiation sampling devices are
I provided to assist in identifying the boundaries of the spill area, determining radiation
I exposure rates, documenting contamination levels, and determining if internal personneli exposures have resulted. Since yellowcake has a very distinctive color, response team
I members should incorporate visual observation with radiation monitoring and sampling
I to asses contamination extent. This section discusses types of equipment provided and
application of each (demonstration and practice included).
I l. Beta-Gamma Monitoring
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Move the detector shield to the open window position.
Place the U-238 check source on a flat, clean surface.
Grasp the detector probe with fingers in a manner assuring not to cover the
open window.
Place the detector probe open window grill in contact with the check
source.
g. The meter should indicate cpm equal to about one-fifth (20 percent) of the
total dpm of the source. (Since measurements are used for relative
comparison with background radiation, and not for accurate exposure or
analytical measurements, the object of this check is to ascertain instrument
response to a radiation source.)
h. Monitor desired area by moving the open window detector slowly (about
one foot per second) over the area about one-inch above the surface.
Gamma Monitorins
The Ludlum Model 3 with the Model 44-2 gamma scintillation detector probe (or
equivalent) is used for these measurements. Gamma measurements are not
normally required in conjunction wi& a yellowcake spill; however, they can be
used to supplement monitoring normally accomplished with a Geiger counter in
the event Geiger counters are not available or operable. The instrument
operational checks and subsequent monitoring are performed in the same manner
as those discussed for beta, except the Cs-137 check source is used, and the
detector probe does not have an open window (the lower one inch of the probe is
the sensitive portion).
Alpha Monitorine
The Ludlum Model 3 with the Model43-5 alpha scintillation probe (or
equivalent) is used to make alpha measurements as follows:
a. Turn the instrument on and push the "BAT" button to assure batteries are
in good condition.
b. Place the Th-230 check source on a flat, clean surface.
c. Grasp the detector probe in the palm of the hand extending thumb and
fingers about 0.5 cm below the detector window (to avoid damaging the
mylar when monitoring rough surfaces).
d. Turn the range selector switch to the appropriate position and center the
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detector probe over the check source.
e. The meter should indicate counts per minute (cpm) equal to about 20
percent of the total disintegrations per minute (dpm) of the source (the
decimal equivalent of this percentage is called the "efficiency factor").
f. Counts per minute are converted to dpm through dividing them by the
efficiency factor.
g. Move the detector probe to surface requiring monitoring and hold in one
place until meter reaches its maximum deflection.
h. Since the detector probe covers about 50 cm2, it is necessary to multiply
measured dpm by 2 to obtain dpm/100 cm'for criteria comparison.
i. Continue process in (g) above until entire surface is monitored.
4. Swipe Samples
Surface swipes are used to identify the presence of loose or removable
contamination on the areas or items of interest for comparison with "acceptable
surface contamination levels". Swipes are spot checks for the presence or spread
of contamination but they do not provide quantitative reproducible data which can
be used to document contamination levels. Therefore, swipe samples and analysis
results are treated more informally than direct instrument measurements obtained
from the surface of concem.
The person collecting swipe samples must wear gloves. A surface area of
approximately 100 cm'is wiped with a dry Whatman filter paper to collect any
Iarger contaminated particles. The filter paper is dampened with acetone to wipe
surfaces for collection of very fine particles. Swipes are monitored with the alpha
scintillation detector and resulting data is converted to dpm/100 cm2. After
monitoring, the swipe is placed in an envelope (using tweezers to avoid scraping
material offthe swipe), the envelope is sealed with tape, and the sampring
Iocation and date of collection is recorded on the tape.
Nose swipes, consisting of "Q tips", are collected from all persons working in or
otherwise exposed to the yellowcake spill. Collection is accomplished by
extending the cotton tip into each nostril and gently swirling it. These swipes are
monitored and handled in the same manner as other surface swipes.
5. Air Sampling
High-volume air samplers are used to monitor presence of airbome radioactivity.
One unit is located about 50 feet upwind from the yellowcake spill and another is
located about 50 feet downwind from the spill as follows:I
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Locate air sampler at least three feet above the ground in an area with no
obstructions between tle source (spill) and the sampler.
Connect extension cords between samplers and the portable generator.
Make certain filters are securely in place on the air sampler head.
Turn the air sampler on and record the date, start time, sampler flow rate,
and location.
At the end of the sampling period (normally 24 hours), record the sampler
flow rate, time of day and date, and secure the sampler.
Remove the sample filter and place in a plastic Petri-dish using care to
assure particles are not removed from the filter.
Mark the filter Petri-dish with pertinent data (d and e above) and
commence another sampling period (c through g above).
Contamination Control
This section combines individual subjects covered in A, B, C, and D above in the
practical manner they would be used in the field. Presentation will include questioning
class members regarding actions for each subject as well as demonstration. Since the
subjects in this section have previously been discussed in detail, a simple outline is used.
1. Radiation Exclusion (RADEX Area)
Establish spill boundanes
l) Visual
2) Radiation monitoring
Erect barricade1) Rope off2) Attach signs
a) May not be required if spill is minor and easily guarded
Install air samplers
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3) Washing4) Promoting sweating
5) Ear openings
a) Swabs6) Eyes
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Damp wipe
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SESSION II . FIELD EXERCISE
I,-,-willbeconductedoutdoorsonCompany-ownedproperty.- An accident involving yellowcake spillage inside the van and on the surrounding ground area
r will be simulated using a readily visible material (com meal, flour, lime, etc.). A few radioactive
I sources (probably uranium ore) will be scattered within the spilled material to accommodate
- practical radiation monitoring experience. The sequence of events following a yellowcake
r transportation accident will be enacted by the driver and response team members as outlined in
I this Section. A least one person will act as a local authority to ask questions and provider assistance when requested.
I A' ffirmationi u. What is yellowcake and associated hazards.
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b. Dike
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3. Accident Notification
a. Accident report formb. Notification by telephone
B. Response Team Responsibilities
1. Mobilization
2. Press Release3. Containmenta. Assessment (visual)
b. Rope barricade and signsc. Cover (if appropriate) or dike
4. Contamination Controla. Radiation survey of ground area (document)
b. Establish RADEX areac. Establish control point
l) Personneldecontamination
d. Establish check statione. Start-up air samplers (document)
5. Decontamination (clean up entire spill)a. Ground area1) Shovel
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These instructions will be reviewed with the Company's drivers and become a part of their
standing instructions. These instructions cover items that should be checked before and after
shipment, as well as emergency procedures.
The representatives of the commercial carriers will be asked to fill out the accident
questionnaire, notify us of the accident and state whether clean-up assistance is required.
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Shipment of Uranium Concentrate
Driver's Checklist
1.0 PreshipmentActivities
1.1 Insure that the emergency procedures are included with the shipping papers.
1.2 Check to insure that the closure on the rear door of the truck is properly sealed.
1.3 Check package of emergency equipment to insure items shown in Section 8 are
available.
2.0 During Transport
2.1 Vehicle should be attended at all times while on the highway. It may be left
unattended to obtain assistance during a breakdown.
2.2 The vehicle should not be parked on or within five feet of the public highway.
2.3 Check on parking and before start-up to insure rear door is properly sealed.
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ACCIDENT REPORT
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Accident Description
5.0 Was Any Company Material Spilled from the Vehicle(s)?
6.0 What Action Has Been Taken to Contain the Material?
7.0 Please report this information to one of the following:
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MST
Harold R. Roberts, Executive Vice President - Operations, Denver, Colorado.
Telephone No. 303-628-7798 day time, work days
Night and weekend contact Telephone No. [phone], Cell Phone [phone]
Rich E. Bartlett, Mill Manager, White Mesa Mill, Blanding, Utah
Telephone No. 435-678-2221 day time, work days
Night and weekend contact Telephone No. [phone]
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I EMEEGENCY INFORMATIoN AND PRoCEDT]RES
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I 1. Is Nor explosive.
2. Will not burn.
I 3. Is a naturally radioactive material of low specific activity. It should not be inhaled, eaten,
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1. Take preliminary precautions below. Display these instructions as necessary to local
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2. Collect the information on the accident form attached.
I 3. Call (or have local authority call for you) the Executive Vice President - Operations,
Denison Mines (USA) Corp., Telephone No. 303-628-7798, Denver, Colorado, collect,
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' 4. If local authorities need radiological assistance have them call the DOE offices at 208-
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5. Make no other statements or phone calls except on instructions from Denison Mines
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PRELIMINARY PRECAUTIONS
I CONTAINERS ARE NOT LEAKING. and are not seriously damaged. Container may or may
not be thrown from vehicle. Vehicle mav or may not be damaged.
Ionhiners.Usecivilauthoritiestohelpyouifnecessnry.
I 2. It is not necessary to have a specific distance between humans and the containers orI truck, but for easl of controlling the situation, ask people to stay back l0 to 15 feet.
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3. If closed containers are lying on the road, obtain assistance from whatever civil authority
is available to move containers to the side of the road.
4. Assure local authorities that there is no danger in handling closed containers.
CONTAINERS ARE LEAKING OR DAMAGED TOO SERIOUSLY to be moved. Truck or
railroad car may or mav not be damaged.
l. Caution people to stay away from the material. Keep them at a distance of at least 25 feet.
Extreme distance is not necessary. Use civil authorities to help if necessary.
2. Assure local authorities that there is no danger from radiation but that people should
avoid breathing any dust from the material.
3. Avoid trackage of material by people or vehicle. Obtain help from local civil authorities
ifnecessary to reroute traffic around the spill area.
4. Keep material from running into streets, gutters, sewers, etc., if possible. A simple
method for doing this might be to dig a trench around the material or throw up an earthen
dike several inches high.
5. If required, cover the spilled uranium concentrate. The vehicle's emergency kit contains
four approved dust respirators, respirator user instructions, 1,000 square feet of plastic
sheeting, tent stakes, nails, a hammer and a knife.
Don a respirator and cover the spilled material with the plastic sheeting and secure the
edges of the plastic to the ground using tent stakes or to
the bed of the truck with nails. Undamaged containers can be moved to the side of the
road.
6. Avoid breathing dust from the material. When covering the material, obtain a simple
respirator if possible. If none is available, work the material in such a manner as not to
stir up excessive dust.
FIRE involvins vehicle or in immediate vicinity of vehicle.
l. Isolate the vehicle from other people and property if possible. Use civil authorities for
help.
2. Obtain fire fighting help from local group.
3. The material you are hauling will not burn.
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4. Keep fire away from uranium containers if possible.
5. Use respirator if necessary to avoid breathing smoke from any fire involving your cargo
because of the possibility of airborne particles, if the drums are ruptured.
6. Do not spray water into open or leaking containers. There is no reaction with water but a
heavy stream of water will spread the material and make cleanup more difficult
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I EMERGENCY NoTIFICATIoN LISTI
I ATTEND TO ANY INJURED PERSONS AND NOTIFY THE SUPERVISOR:
T o Give atificial respiration if necessary.I : ;:ffi:l[""H''
o Immobilize fractures and stabilize for transportation;I ' Scan tha"ffiiTJ':ljJ,:i#"::'ff?i:Hi[rTr,""Hr;:x$",flj"H,icftrospita,
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I THE INCIDENT COMMANDER oR HIS DESIGNEE wILL NoTIFY THE FoLLowINGI AS NEEDED:
Blanding Clinic........ ..618-2254 or 678-3434 (930 N. 400 W.)
I San Juan Hospital, Monticello .....678-2830 or 587-2116 (364W. lst N.)
I EMT TRAINED - The following personnel should be contacted, if they are on-site, in the event
t of an emergency to aid in the event of any injuries to personnel.
I David rurk
AMBULANCE SERVICE
I Blanding... Dial glt
If the Company Ambulance is used, an attendant must ride with the injured in addition to the
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OTHER EMERGENCY NUMBBRSI :::ff1ilffi: :: ::: :: : ::::B[l;11:: ',i,\-iz\]
r Highway Patrol ..........Dia1 911 or 587-2000
I Blanding Police........ ..Dial 9t1,678-2916 or 678-2334
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The Supervisor will notify one of the following of all incidents:
I R.E.8art1ert............... 435-678-2495
I D. Turk..... 435-678-78O2 or 435-459-9126
R. Wallace .......435-459-1093
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AGENCIES AS REQUIRED FOR EACH
APPENDICES A THROUGH I):
NOTIFY THE PROPER REGULATING
INCIDENT (SEE SECTION 2.1, AND
o State of Utah, Division of Radiation Control 801-536-4250 (business hours)o After hours call UDEQ Duty Officer at 80 1 -536-4 1 23 (after hours)o State of Utah, Division of Water Quality, Groundwater
Protection Section. ..801-538-6146 (business hours)o After hours call UDEQ 24-hour number at. . . . . . ..801-538-6333 (after hours)o MSHA Field Off.--8Dl-524-3450 Dist. Off. .......... ........303-Z3t-5465o MSHA, Arlington ......800-746-1553o State Emergency Response Comm. ...............801-538-3400o State of Utah, Natural Resources, Dam Safety................801-538-7200o National Response Center ...........800-424-8802o Utah Poison Control Center....... ..800-456-7707
Notification of surrounding communities and or residences will be handled by the appropriate
agencies as required by EPCRA (Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act). See
Section 2.1 and Appendices A through I.
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INTERNAL NOTIFICATIONS
Internal reporting requirements for lncidents, Spills and Significant Events are as follows: (see
Section 2.I of the Plan and Appendices A through I for more specific internal notification
requirements that may apply to each type of emergency situation):
Report Immediately:
Event Criteria:
Release of toxic or hazardous substances.
Fire, explosions or other accidents.
Government investigations information, requests or enforcement actions.
Private actions or claims (coqporations or employees).
Deviations from Corporate policies or government requirements by Management.
Other significant events, which have resulted or could result in:
Death, serious injury or adverse health effect (employees or public).
Property damage exceeding $ 1,000,000.
Government investigation or enforcement action - limiting operation or penalties
of $100,000 or more.
Significant criminal actions.
Substantial media coverage.
Unscheduled down time of more than 24 hours.
Report at the Besinning of the Next Business Day:
Incident Criteria:
Was reported to a government agency as required by law.
Worker (DUSA or contractor) recordable injury or illness associated with
release.
Community impact - reported or awareness.
Publicity resulted or is anticipated.
Release of 5,000 pounds or more of process material, waste or product.
The local manager in charge is to call Harold Roberts, Ron Hochstein or David Frydenlund.
Harold Roberts (Executive vice President)............303-389-4160 (office)
303-756-9050 (home)
303-902-2870 (cell)
Ron Hochstein (President)........... ............604-689-7842 (office)
604-931-6334 (home)
604-377-r167 (cell)
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David Frydenlund (vice President) .........303-628-7798 (office)
303-221-N98 (home)
303-808-6648 (cell)
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MAIN SHUT-OFF VALVES
During an emergency this list should be used along with Site Layout Map (Exhibit 3) to locate
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REAGENT SHUT.OFF VALVE LOCATIONS
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4" Main located south side of acid tank
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3" Main (leach area) located25 feet west of Derrick screens next to walkway
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2" Valve located on top of tank (west tank)
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2" Main valve located at bottom of tank (east tank)
I 2" Mainvalve located at bottom of tank (nonh tank)
I 2" Main valve located at botrom of tank (south tank)
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3" Main located at bottom of tank (also fill pipe)
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Emergency fire pump discharge valve to fire system
I Emergency fire pump discharge valve to header west side of pump house
I 8" Main valve located south of Central Control room for SX and boilers
Potable Water
I 2" Main (suction) from potable water storage tank
2" Main (discharge) from potable water storage tank
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I 4" Main located south of Central Control room for SX, Maintenance shop, and offices
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Main discharge valve for Superior boiler located at top of boiler
Main steam valve located south side of boiler house
Plant Air
Main valve located at receiver tank in compressor room at boiler house
Main valve to mill building located south of Central control room
Pulp Storage
No. 1 valve located on west side of tank
No. 3 valve located on west side of tank
No. 2 pulp storage valve located on west side of tank
Pre-leach Thickener
Main valve located underneath at center cone
Clarifier
Main valve located underneath at center cone
Main valve located underneath at center cone
CCD Thickeners
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