DRC-2025-000422

Figure I - Listing Railcar
EnUncYSOLT]TIONS
February 3,2025
Mr. Doug Hansen, Director
Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control
P.O. Box 144880
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4880
Subject: Mobile Radioactive Material License #39-35011-01: Reciprocity Work
Episode Completion Report
Dear Mr. Hansen:
EnergySolutionshereby notifies the Director of the Division of Waste Management and
Radiation Control that the work episode planned under the reciprocity of U.S. Nuclear
Regulatory Commission (NRC) Mobile Radioactive Material License #39-35044-01 has
been completed. The work episode, identified viaCD-2025-016 (dated January 28,
2025), focused on evaluating and restoring the rail-worthiness of railcars MHFX-5941
and MHFX-5942. These railcars had been demobilized at mile marker 52 on Utah State
Highway 25T,approximately l5 miles south of Deseret, Utah.
On January 17,2025, Union Pacific notified EnergySolutionsthatthe two railcars had
triggered a load-level sensor while en route to EnergySolutions'Clive Facility for low-
level radioactive waste management (see Figure 1). As a result, the railcars were
transferred to a sidetrack and decoupled for further inspection.
299 South Main Street, Suite 1700 . Salt Lake City, Utah 841 I 1
[phone] . Fax: [phone] . www.energysolutions.com
RECEIVED
By Avision of Waste n.nagement and nad/,r$on @nn?,l .t ?;16 pt \ W A, mt25
Figure 2 - Rail Isolation with Blue Flags
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Mr. Doug Hansen
cD-202s-019
February 3,2025
Page 2 of 5
In response, Energy,So/utions received location-specific reciprocity under NRC Mobile
License #39-35044-01 for the site where the railcars had been demobilized . On Januarv
29,2025, personnel from the Director's staff, EnergySolutions, and Broken Arrow
(EnergySo/ztions'contractor) mobilized equipment, instrumentation, and technical
expertise to evaluate the railcars and determine if their rail-worthiness could be restored.
Upon arrival at the site at 08:00 AM on January 29,2025, the EnergySolutions evaluation
team confirmed safe working conditions, reviewed potential job hazards (see Exhibit B),
ensured operable communications were in place, dishibuted the appropriate Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE), and reviewed the Work Plan and radiological expectations
(see attached radiological surveys). The section of track where the railcars had been
demobilized was isolated using blue flag baniers (see Figure 2).
An exclusion zone was established, plastic ground cover was laid, and staging of ladders,
a telehandler, and a lift rig was completed in preparation for removal of the railcar lids.
Once the Work Area was prepared and verified, the railcar lids were carefully removed
and placed on the staged plastic liner (see Figure 3 and Figure 4). Visual inspections
confirmed that waste materials had preferentially collected on one side of both railcars.
299 South Main Street, Suite 1700 . Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
[phone]. Fax [phone] . www.energysolutions.com
Eri[RG]'^S0{,wIoNS
299 South Main Street, Suite 1700 . Salt Lake City, Utah 841l1
[phone] . Fax: [phone] . www.energysolutions.com
Mr. Doug Hansen
cD-2025-019
February 3,2025
Page 3 of5
Figure 3 - Railcar Lid Removal
Figure 4 - Removed Railcar Lid Staging
Er t:nt;r ^Sor wIoNS
Mr. Doug Hansen
cD-2025-019
February 3,2025
Page 4 of5
Approximately 50,000 pounds of uncontaminated bulk soil material were added to the
side opposite the gathered waste in each railcar (see Figures 5 and 6).
Figures 5 and 6 - Railcar Internals
Approximately 50,000 pounds of uncontaminated bulk soil materials were then added to
the side opposite of the gathered waste materials in each railcar.
After the addition of the clean material and restoration of the railcar level, the lids were
securely replaced. The volume of clean soil material added to each railcar was
documented on the Uniform Waste Manifest created by the Generator for shipment to the
Clive Facility. Compliance with U.S. Department of Transportation dose limits was
verified. The track isolation blue flags were then removed, and the railcar billing
information was updated to notify the rail transporter that the railcars were staged for
collection, evaluation, and eventual delivery to EnergySolutions 'Clive Facility.
299 South Main Street, Suite 1700 . Salt Lake City, Utah 841I I
[phone]. Fax: [phone] . www.energysolutions.com
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Err:ni;r',Sor wroNs
Mr. Doug Hansen
cD-2025-019
February 3,2025
Page 5 of5
EnergySolutions greatly appreciates the Director's support in securing these two
discarded railcars. As part of the railcar restoration, EnergySolu/lons affirms full
compliance with the relevant sections of the Utah Radiation Control Rules. This work
effort has now been completed and reciprocity of NRC Mobile License #39-35044-01
concluded. Should you require any further information or have any questions, please feel
free to contact me at 801-649-2000.
Sincerely,
Vern C.
Digitally signed by Vern C. Rogers
DN: cn=Vern C. Rogers,
o=EnergySolutions, ou=waste
Management Division,Rogers ;rff;ililH;-*
Vern C. Rogers
Director, Regulatory Affairs
enclosures
I certify under peralty of law that this document and all atnchments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance
vrith a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my
inquiry of the person or Wrsons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the
information submitted is, to the best ofmy lotowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am a,ware that there are signiJicant
penaltiesfor submittingfalse information, including the possibility offine and imprisonmentfor laowingviolations.
299 South Main Street, Suite 1700 . Salt Lake City, Utah 841 I 1
[phone]. Fax: [phone] . www.energysolutions.com
Erunncy,SOrUTInNS
EXIIIBIT A
RAILCAR RADIOLOGICAL SURVEYS
299 South Main Stree! Suite 1700 . Salt Lake City, Utah 841 l1
[phone]. Fax [phone] . www.energysolutions.com
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REPORT *****
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Sample Title:
Nuclide Library Used:
OTTX131612
C : \GENIE2K\CAMTILES\WAStC CXtTA.NLB
IDENTlFIED NUCLIDES
Nuclide Id Energy Yield Activity Activity
Name Confidence (kevl (e) (pCilunj-t) Uncertainty
Br-2r4 0.419 609.31* 46.30 2.2803428+03 1'783388S+02
768 .36 5.04
934.06 3.21
LL2A .29 15.10
1.238 .L1 5.94
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* = Energy line found in the spectrum.
0 : Energy ,line not used for Weighted Mean Activity
Energy Tolerance : 1.000 kev
Nucl-ide confidence index tbreshold = 0.10
Errors quoted at 1.000 signa
lnterference Corrected Activity Report L/29/2025
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***** INTERFgRENCE CORRSCTED REPORT *****
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Nuclide Wt mean Wt mean
Nuclide Id Activi.ty ActivitY
Name Confidence (pcilunit) Uncertainty
Br-214 0 .419 2.28034248+03 1 .78338798+02pB-214 0.999 2.1L67796E+A3 1.59804378+02
? = Nuclide is part of an undetermined solution
X = Nuclide reiected by the interference analysis
G - Nuclide contalns energy li-nes not used in Weighted Mean Activlty
Errors quoted at 1.000 sigma
PB-214 0.999 295.27*
351.92*
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Peak
.No.
M1
L9 .2A 2.286575E+03
31 .20 2.A449648+03
PEAKS
1/291202s
r-00
1 6384
2 .931L528+02
L.9462688+42
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Peak
Type
To1.
UNIDENTIFIED
Peak Locate Performed on:
Peak Locate From Channel:
Peak Locale To Channel:
Energy Peak Size ln
(kev) Counts per Second
'7 4 .7't L .4977 4v,-01
'7"7 .1.6 2 .82',7 658-AL
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PB-272
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510.86 4.652188-42
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Other peak in a multiplet region
Filted slngleL
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42 .03
41.04 ?o1 TL-2 0 I
Interference CorrectedActivity Report l/29/2025
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Interference Corrected Activlty Report L/29/2A25
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Nuclide Wt mean Wt mean
Nuclide Id ActivitY Actj-vitY
Name Confidence (pcilunit) Uncertainty
BT-214 0. 6?1 2.16632668+A3 1 .57135398+02pB-214 0. 994 l-.98646018+03 t.66325A28+42
? = Nuclide is part of an undetermi-ned solution
X : Nuclide rejected by the interference analysis '
€ - Nuclide contains energy lines not used in Weighted Mean Activity
Errors quoted at 1.000 signa
Nuclide Id
Name Confidence
B7-2I4 0. 671
PB-2L4 0.994
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Energy Yield(kev) (s)
609.31* 46.30
7 68 .36 5. 04934.06 3.2LLt20.29* 15.10
1238.11 5. 94L3't7.51 4.r"1
295 .21* L9 .20
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(pCi /Unit )
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L.7574658+03
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1 6384
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Uncertainty
1,728530S+02
3.77I44981'42
2.9273178+02
2.A2Ll99E+02
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Peak
Type
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Peak Locale From Channel:
Peak Locate To Channel:
Peak
No.
m2
1
M-
Fnordv
(keV)
242 .28
1378.93
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2.2127 4E*42
in a rnultiplet regi-on
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44.06
?ol-.
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m - Other peak in a rnultiplet region
F = Fitted singlet
Errors guoted at 1.000 Figma
Exnncy,SorwnNS
EXHIBIT B
JOB IIAZARDS
299 South Main Sreet Suite 1700 . Salt Lake City, Utah 841 I I
[phone]. Fax [phone] . wwwenergysolutions.com
Wort Number:
$&ftPackaelfuri6er JltA No. I JHA-rES-24733 nwbbr ilo-0 lnnP lN/A IJHA brllo 11t24t2025It{umbor I logt. I
Dogq{tttoDot$fo*Rebalancing Railcars for Transpo(112412026
F.clllterP?obct TES Products Area Not Listed
l{Or* Localb*Not Listed ArcelRoomhscdo#on
Prolect-Wide
TodelEqsbtlt?.tl . Heavy Machinery
. Spofter
. Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
ppE Abrasion/cut resistant gloves for handling sharp or rough objects
Hard Hat
Safety Glasses w/ Side Shields
Cold weather clothjng/gear, as needed
High Visibility VesUClothing
Safetv Toed shoes/boots
fullcontiacbi None listed
0hemicalg None listed
t{orkA6tli f$so l&Nzsrds Cor{rclc
1. Prepantion and Pre-Operation
Check
lmproper Equipment for the
Job
Before starting work, ensure that all equipment meets load capacity needs for the job. Do not use
equipment that is not appropriate for the work.
Complete pre-operation checks of equipment to ensure proper function.
New Tasl</Unknown Hazards Conduct daily pre-job biefs to identify any potential hazards that may not be immediately apparent.
Overhead power lines or other
objects
Complete an initial walkaround and also stay aware during operations to ensure that heavy equipment is
not used in a manner that presents the potential for contacting any overhead obstacles or power lines.
Page 1 of 6
ALUANT
WoIt
)oorWeather and
=- nv i ron me nta I C o nd iti o n s
Do not o@rata equipment when visibility is p@r.
Do not wot*, in hazadous v$ather co,dltions suct, as excessrve prccipitatian, snut, Iightning, or other
aondltions that may prcsent a hazatd to opercting equipment.
Enswe grcund dability beforc opentions.
Stop wotk whon high wind @nditions are prcsf.nt (typica,ly /n mph or higher, but ue discrction)
Wear prcper @A weather cldhing to Wevent cokl-related incidents, injuies, and ,1rrltassas.
YrFs, Inbe and Falls Ensurc empby€,es arc weaing apprcNiate f@tweer to induda safety tood work sho€s or boots.
Mdintain wo* arcas frce of debis and obstacles.
Monitorconditions daily to ansurc thatthe gound ls suitEile for ,€,destians and that therc is minimal
Nqtial fot slippitu on wet, slick, orste€p sudaoes.
lfnlns and Spralns Pnctice prcWr e,g@lomics.
itruck by hazads Ensure blue tlag conditions erc present at the nit yad dt€a where wotk wiil /€ke placa.
)truck by Moving Equipment or
taris
Ensurc all personnel are weaing high-visi0,;l,tyshids or rcsls.
Ensurc equiwent has ptoof.r safety systoms (6€lop if needed, roilovar prctedion).
Enswa that all employees arc awarc of the iina ot frre zones.
Keep Wdestians well clear d oFrating quipment and outside ot the exclusion zone.
Use spotlers when needed,
2. Rebalancing Intormodal
Contain€|s Using H€avy
Equipment
Coilision with Other Vehicles Maintain clear Mrrmun ication and responsibi/fiies orrsib.
Use Wotte|s wh€n visibilry is limited.
P-agp 2 of 6ua111tNT
JHA No: JtlA-TES-2473i1
Author: Aaron Stacy
lpe3of6*r{LLrAt*T
Wort Numbar:
Equipment Tip-Over or
tnstability
Enswe equipnant is op,antitry on staile ground.
Ensurc that the lodd does not exceed load cawcity on quipment in use.
Veity that the g6de d grcud is not too deep for o@rations.
clying Debris or Pafticles Wear prcper eye safaty.
Voise Wear heaing prctedion while opanting equipnent and dumping dirt.
Wntor Fatigue or lnattention Only euthoized, tained ,€.'s,onnel shalloper8,te aquipment.
Iake breaks as needed and do not ortr'rcte equipment while tired, distacted, or under the influence.
>inch Points Keep clear of pinch points.
itruck by Moving Equipment or
tads
Ensurc all Wrs/nnel arc weaing high-yisibirity strirls or rcsls.
Ensure equiryent has prcper safaty syslems (e-stop rf rpeded, rcllowr prctaction).
Ensurc that allemplo@s are aware of the line of firc zones,
Keep pedestians wetl clear of o,6.'8,ting equiwilt.
Use qpoffers when naeded.
3. Post-gp€./",tiilal Cleanup and
Equiry,ent Maintenance
lquipmerrt Hazards Coduct a post-opntion inspedi@1 to vew proper function.
New TasWnknown Hazards Co/n,plete a Wsl-jc, brtef b review any hazads or coditions that werc unexpeded.
JHA No: JHA.TES.2.I733
Authoa: Aeron Stacy
JHA No: JHA-TES-2473{1
Autho.: Ar|l'n Stmy
Wod(
tiDs, IniDs, and Falls Ens/Urc enryloy€esarew€s,fitg 8P4,rqdatefoffi,'earto ind.tde s'l€{ytoadrc/r(srto&eorDoots.
Malntain work arcas ,i?e ofdobnb and obsrrcres.
Monitor@trditionsdallyto ensurethatthe $wnd ls suitailefor,€(i€.s*/tuns aN thetthetB is minimal
pdentid fot slhpiry on wet sllclt orsl€ep $nbces.
Pmperly dispse d eny waste matedals,
lfrarns and Sprains P'acf(B ptoo€,r ergo/'o''/ics.
Aaron Stacy Signature on File H&S So€cialist 1n24/2025
Sit6 Safety Rep
Mike Chas€Signaturo on File Appro/al Team Momber 1n4t2025
Larry Conway Signatur€ on File Appro\ral T€am Memb€r 1n5na25
JHA No: JtlA-TES-2473:l
Auilhor Aa]on S&y
JHA No: JHA-TES-24733
Author: Aarcn Stecy