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August 28,2013
Mr. Rusty Lundberg, Executive Secretary
Utah Radiation Control Board
Utah Department of Environmental Quality
PO Box 144810
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4810
Re: Radioactive Materials License UT0900480, Semi-Annual Effluent Monitoring Report 1st
Half2013.
Dear Mr. Lundberg;
As required by Radioactive Materials License UT0900480 License Condition 12.2, Uranium
One is submitting the 1st Half 2013 Report (January 1,2013 through June 30,2013) Semi-
Annual Effluent Monitoring for the Shootaring Canyon Mill. Results of all effluent monitoring
data is reported in accordance with the requirements of 10 CFR 40.65 incorporated by reference
in UAD R313-24-3 and UAC R313-17-2.
I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my
direct supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel
properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the persons who
manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the
information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I
am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the
possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations.
Should you have any questions in regards to this matter, please contact me at (307) 234-8235 or
e-mail at scott.schierman@uraniuml .com.
Sincerely,
Scott Schierman
Corporate Radiation Safety Officer
Uranium One Americas, Inc.
Shootaring Canyon Mill
cc: John Hultquist (UDEQ\DRC)
Jon Winer
Mill file
URANIUM ONE AMERICAS INC.
SHOOTARING CANYON MILL
EFFLUENT MONITORING REPORT
FIRST HALF 2013
#UT0900480
AUGUST 2013
Submitted by
Uranium One Americas Inc.
907 N. Poplar Street Suite 260
Casper, Wyoming 82601
Shootaring Canyon 1st Half 2013 Effluent Report i
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0!INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................... 1!
2.0!AIR SAMPLING ...................................................................................................... 1!
3.0!SUPPLEMENTAL NOTES .................................................................................... 2!
4.0!GROUNDWATER MONITORING WELLS ....................................................... 2!
5.0!DISCUSSION OF RESULTS ................................................................................. 3!
EXHIBIT
EXHIBIT A Supporting Documentation
Shootaring Canyon 1st Half 2013 Effluent Report 1
1.0 INTRODUCTION
The following Effluent Monitoring Report is presented to comply with Utah Department
of Environmental Quality, Division of Radiation Control requirements (UAC R313-24-
3), 10 CFR 40.65, and License Conditions 11.3 and 12.2 of Byproduct Material License
#UT0900480. The current Licensee is Uranium One Americas, Inc.
The sampling data represent the period from January 1, 2013 through June 30, 2013 for
the Shootaring Canyon Mill. License requirements reflect the current standby status of
the mill.
2.0 AIR SAMPLING
The license requires one 20-hour to 24-hour sampling period each calendar quarter with
the filters composited and analyzed for U-nat and Ra-226 on a semi-annual basis
(License Condition 11.2, Table 5.5-8). The dates of collection during the first half of
2013 were March 14th through March 15th and May 20th through May 21st. The sampler
(AP-3) is located downwind of the tailings facility. Supporting documentation for this
report is attached as Exhibit A.
The samples were obtained using a Graseby/GMW high volume air particulate sampler
with an average flow rate of 49.6 cubic feet per minute (cfm). The sampler flow
indicator was calibrated prior to each quarterly sampling period using a series of orifice
plates and an antifreeze-filled manometer. The manometer readings were converted to
actual flow rates using a standard calibration curve. A graph of actual flow rate versus
indicated flow rate was constructed. The actual flow rate for the sampling period was
taken from the graph. The flow rate was multiplied by the elapsed time to obtain the
volume of air sampled for each of the two sampling periods. The volumes were added to
obtain the total semi-annual sample volume.
The total volume sampled for the two quarterly periods was 4.24 x 109 ml. The average
flow rate was 1.40 x 106 ml/minute (49.6 cfm). The total sampling time was 3,018.1
minutes (50.3 hours).
The results of the sample analyses are given in the following table:
Air Sample Composite Results
Radionuclide Concentration
(µCi/ml)
Error Estimate
(µCi/ml)
Lower Limit of
Detection
(µCi/ml)
% Effluent
Concentration
Limit
U-nat 1.28 x 10-16 N/A 2.0 x 10-17 0.1
Ra-226 1.56 x 10-16 5.70 x 10-17 2.60 x 10-17 0.017
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3.0 SUPPLEMENTAL NOTES
a. The % Effluent Concentration Limit column for the air sample results refers to the 10
CFR 20, Appendix B, Table 2, Effluent Concentration Limits for unrestricted areas.
Nuclide Effluent Concentration Limit
for Air
(µCi/ml)
Effluent Concentration Limit
for Water
(µCi/ml)
U-nat, Class Y 9 x 10-14 3 x 10-7
Ra-226 9 x 10-13 6 x 10-8
b. The airborne particulate sampler is operated for a minimum of 20 hours (1200 minutes)
each calendar quarter. The two quarterly samples are digested together for a total semi-
annual analysis.
c. The filters were analyzed by ALS located in Fort Collins, Colorado. The laboratory
reports concentrations, estimated uncertainties, lower limit of detection, and percent of
the Effluent Concentration Limit. Error limits (uncertainties) for Ra-226 were 0.24
pCi/filter (5.7 x10-17 µCi/ml) for the first half 2013 air sample results. Error limits are not
reported for U-nat analyses.
4.0 GROUNDWATER MONITORING WELLS
The radioactive materials license condition 11.3A requires the following wells to be
sampled on a semi-annual basis: RM-1, RM-2R, RM-7, RM-12, RM-14, RM-18, and
RM-19. RM-1 and RM-12 are the up gradient monitoring wells and represent the site
background. Uranium One has voluntarily sampled wells RM-8 and RM-20 and reports
these data semi-annually. Quarterly samples are collected as part of the on-going
accelerated background monitoring program as per Ground Water Quality Discharge
Permit UGW170003. Groundwater samples are collected from monitoring wells
following the Groundwater Quality Assurance Plan for the site.
First quarter 2013 sampling was performed on February 19th. Second quarter 2013
sampling was performed on May 13th and 21st.
License Condition 11.3 B references the standards in the Utah Administrative Code
(UAC) R313-24-4. This section of the UAC references the Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR), specifically 10 CFR Part 40, Appendix A but explicitly replaces Criterion 5B(1)
through 5H, which includes the ground water protection standards, with the ground water
standards in UAC R317-6. No constituents in the approved monitoring program
exceeded any of the Ground Water Quality Standards in Table 1 of the Ground Water
Discharge Permit (R317-6-2) in the first half of 2013. Results of the ground water
sample analyses will be submitted with the Semi-Annual Ground Water Monitoring
report under separate cover.
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5.0 DISCUSSION OF RESULTS
No airborne effluent concentration limits or groundwater threshold values were exceeded
in the first half of 2013. A review of current and past data does not reveal any confirmed
trends as results are near analytical lower limits of detection and currently <1% of the
effluent concentration limits listed in 10 CFR 20, Appendix B Table 2 for air and
groundwater limits are within the magnitude of the random variations that have been
historically observed in the ground water data.
EXHIBIT A
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
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ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
SHOOT ARING MILL SITE SOP Ep·4
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High-Volume Air Sampler Calibration Form
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FROP IndicatedInches(H2O)Actual CFM
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Note:Use an orifice calibration curve to translate inches of water into actual CFM.Plot indicated versus
actual points on graph paper,interpolate a straight line through the points,and use this line to get the
actual flow rate during sampling trom the value on the flow recorder chart paper.
CFM =cubic foot/feet per minute
FROP =flow reducer orifice plate
H20 =water
Start
End
Total
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ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
SHOOTARING MILL SITE SOP EP-4
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actual points on graph paper,interpolate a straight line through the points,and use this line to get the
actual flow rate during sampling from the value on the flow recorder chart paper.
CFM =cubic foot/feet per minute
FROP =flow reducer orifice plate
H20 =water
Start
End
Total
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Air Particulate High Vol Monitoring Station
14-Mar-13 20-May-13
Linera equation Linera equation
y = 0.8805x + 5.093 y = 0.8927x + 3.6039
Measured Chart Flow:51.0 cfm Measured Chart Flow:50.0 cfm
Actual Flow 50.0 cfm Actual Flow 48.2 cfm
Q1 2012 Indicated vs Actual Q2 2012 Indicated vs Actual
Indicated Inches Actual Indicated Inches Actual
CFM H2O CFM CFM H2O CFM
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y = 0.8805x + 5.093
R² = 0.98222
y = 0.8927x + 3.6039
R² = 0.9832
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Shootaring Canyon Mill
AP-3 Air Particulate High Vol Monitoring Station
1st Half 2013
Q1, 2013 (Mar 14, 2013)
Linear equation
y = 0.8805x + 5.093
Measured Chart Flow:52.0 cfm
Actual Flow 50.9 cfm
Q2, 2013 (May 20, 2013)
Linear equation
y = 0.8927x + 3.6039
Measured Chart Flow:50.0 cfm
Actual Flow 48.2 cfm 49.6 Average total flow
Quarter Date
Flow Rate
(cfm)
Duration
(min)
Volume
(ml)
Q1 3/4-5/2013 50.9 1,573.4 2.27E+09
Q2 5/20-21/2013 48.2 1,444.7 1.97E+09
3,018.10 4.24E+09 Total
ALS Work Order:1305403
Parameter pCi/filter pCi/ml uCi/ml Comment
Unat 0.5 1.3E-10 1.28E-16
Reporting Limit 0.07 1.6E-11 2.00E-17 Meets NRC Reg Guide 4.14 requirement of 1E-16 uCi/ml
Effluent Limit ----9.00E-14 10 CFR 20, Appendix B, Table 2, Effluent Concentration Limits for unrestricted areas.
% of Effluent Limit 0.1%
Ra-226 0.66 1.6E-10 1.56E-16
Precision (+/-)0.24000 5.7E-11 5.70E-17
MDC 0.11 2.60E-11 2.60E-17 Meets NRC Reg Guide 4.14 requirement of 1E-16 uCi/ml
Effluent Limit ----9.00E-13 10 CFR 20, Appendix B, Table 2, Effluent Concentration Limits for unrestricted areas.
% of Effluent Limit 0.017%
1305403
Radium-226:
This sample was prepared and analyzed according to the current revision of SOP 783.
All acceptance criteria were met.
Metals:
The sample was analyzed following SW-846, 3rd Edition procedures. Analysis by ICPMS followed
method 6020A and the current revision of SOP 827.
All acceptance criteria were met.
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OrderNum:1305403
Client Name:Uranium One
Client Project Name:Shootaring Mill
Client Project Number:
Client PO Number:
Lab Sample
Number
Client Sample
Number
Matrix Date
Collected
Time
Collected
COC Number
Sample Number(s) Cross-Reference Table
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Project: Shootaring Mill
Sample ID:AP-3
Collection Date:5/20/2013 11:20
Matrix:FILTER
Analyses Result Qual Units Date Analyzed
Report
Limit
Client:Uranium One
Work Order:1305403
Dilution
Factor
Lab ID:1305403-1
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Date:21-Jun-13
SAMPLE SUMMARY REPORT
Percent Moisture:
MDL
Legal Location:
ICPMS METALS SW6020 PrepBy:REMPrep Date:6/18/2013
URANIUM 6/18/2013 18:490.1 UG/sample 1000.8 0.03
RA-226 BY RADON EMANATION - METHOD 903.1 PAI 783 PrepBy:PJWPrep Date:6/10/2013
Ra-226 6/18/2013 13:550.11 pCi/sample NA0.66 (+/- 0.24)
Carr: BARIUM 6/18/2013 13:5540-110 %REC NA
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Report
Limit
Client:Uranium One
Work Order:1305403
Dilution
Factor
Lab ID:1305403-1
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Date:21-Jun-13
SAMPLE SUMMARY REPORT
Percent Moisture:
MDL
Legal Location:
Explanation of Qualifiers
Radiochemistry:
U or ND - Result is less than the sample specific MDC.
Y2 - Chemical Yield outside default limits.
Y1 - Chemical Yield is in control at 100-110%. Quantitative yield is assumed.
W - DER is greater than Warning Limit of 1.42
* - Aliquot Basis is 'As Received' while the Report Basis is 'Dry Weight'.
# - Aliquot Basis is 'Dry Weight' while the Report Basis is 'As Received'.
G - Sample density differs by more than 15% of LCS density.
M - Requested MDC not met.
L - LCS Recovery below lower control limit.
H - LCS Recovery above upper control limit.
P - LCS, Matrix Spike Recovery within control limits.
N - Matrix Spike Recovery outside control limits
NC - Not Calculated for duplicate results less than 5 times MDC
B3 - Analyte concentration greater than MDC but less than Requested
MDC.
B - Analyte concentration greater than MDC.
M3 - The requested MDC was not met, but the reported
activity is greater than the reported MDC.
D - DER is greater than Control Limit
Inorganics:
B - Result is less than the requested reporting limit but greater than the instrument method detection limit (MDL).
E - The reported value is estimated because of the presence of interference. An explanatory note may be included in the narrative.
U or ND - Indicates that the compound was analyzed for but not detected.
M - Duplicate injection precision was not met.
N - Spiked sample recovery not within control limits. A post spike is analyzed for all ICP analyses when the matrix spike and or spike
duplicate fail and the native sample concentration is less than four times the spike added concentration.
Z - Spiked recovery not within control limits. An explanatory note may be included in the narrative.
* - Duplicate analysis (relative percent difference) not within control limits.
Organics:
U or ND - Indicates that the compound was analyzed for but not detected.
E - Analyte concentration exceeds the upper level of the calibration range.
B - Analyte is detected in the associated method blank as well as in the sample. It indicates probable blank contamination and warns the data user.
J - Estimated value. The result is less than the reporting limit but greater than the instrument method detection limit (MDL).
A - A tentatively identified compound is a suspected aldol-condensation product.
X - The analyte was diluted below an accurate quantitation level.
* - The spike recovery is equal to or outside the control criteria used.
+ - The relative percent difference (RPD) equals or exceeds the control criteria.
Diesel Range Organics:
LT - Result is less than requested MDC but greater than achieved MDC.
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Sample ID:AP-3
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Matrix:FILTER
Analyses Result Qual Units Date Analyzed
Report
Limit
Client:Uranium One
Work Order:1305403
Dilution
Factor
Lab ID:1305403-1
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Date:21-Jun-13
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Percent Moisture:
MDL
Legal Location:
G - A pattern resembling gasoline was detected in this sample.
M - A pattern resembling motor oil was detected in this sample.
D - A pattern resembling diesel was detected in this sample.
C - A pattern resembling crude oil was detected in this sample.
4 - A pattern resembling JP-4 was detected in this sample.
5 - A pattern resembling JP-5 was detected in this sample.
H - Indicates that the fuel pattern was in the heavier end of the retention time window for the analyte of interest.
L - Indicates that the fuel pattern was in the lighter end of the retention time window for the analyte of interest.
Z - This flag indicates that a significant fraction of the reported result did not resemble the patterns of any of the following petroleum hydrocarbon products:
- gasoline
- JP-8
- diesel
- mineral spirits
- motor oil
- Stoddard solvent
- bunker C
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Project: Shootaring Mill
Client:Uranium One
Work Order:1305403
QC BATCH REPORT
Batch ID:RE130610-1-1 Instrument ID Alpha Scin Method:Ra-226 by Radon Emanation - Me
Qual
Analysis Date:6/18/2013 13:55
Prep Date:6/10/2013
Analyte Result %REC
Units:pCi/sample
ReportLimit
Client ID:
LCS
Run ID:RE130610-1A
SPK Val
SPK Ref
Value
Control
Limit
DF:NA
Sample ID:RE130610-1
DER Ref
Value DER
DER
Limit
P47.36Ra-226 94.4 57-1260.244.7 (+/- 8.3)
Qual
Analysis Date:6/18/2013 13:55
Prep Date:6/10/2013
Analyte Result %REC
Units:pCi/sample
ReportLimit
Client ID:
LCSD
Run ID:RE130610-1A
SPK Val
SPK Ref
Value
Control
Limit
DF:NA
Sample ID:RE130610-1
DER Ref
Value DER
DER
Limit
P44.747.36Ra-226 101 57-126 2.130.3 0.26547.9 (+/- 8.8)
Qual
Analysis Date:6/18/2013 13:55
Prep Date:6/10/2013
Analyte Result %REC
Units:pCi/sample
ReportLimit
Client ID:
MB
Run ID:RE130610-1A
SPK Val
SPK Ref
Value
Control
Limit
DF:NA
Sample ID:RE130610-1
DER Ref
Value DER
DER
Limit
URa-226 0.143ND
The following samples were analyzed in this batch:1305403-1
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Batch ID:IP130618-21-1 Instrument ID ICPMS2 Method:SW6020
Qual
Analysis Date:6/18/2013 18:43
Prep Date:6/18/2013
Analyte Result %REC
Units:UG/sample
ReportLimit
Client ID:
LCS
Run ID:IM130618-10A3
SPK Val
SPK Ref
Value
Control
Limit
DF:100
Sample ID:IP130618-21
RPD Ref
Value RPD
RPD
Limit
10URANIUM 100 80-120 200.19.97
Qual
Analysis Date:6/18/2013 18:46
Prep Date:6/18/2013
Analyte Result %REC
Units:UG/sample
ReportLimit
Client ID:
LCSD
Run ID:IM130618-10A3
SPK Val
SPK Ref
Value
Control
Limit
DF:100
Sample ID:IP130618-21
RPD Ref
Value RPD
RPD
Limit
9.9710URANIUM99 80-120 200.1 19.92
Qual
Analysis Date:6/18/2013 18:40
Prep Date:6/18/2013
Analyte Result %REC
Units:UG/sample
ReportLimit
Client ID:
MB
Run ID:IM130618-10A3
SPK Val
SPK Ref
Value
Control
Limit
DF:100
Sample ID:IP130618-21
RPD Ref
Value RPD
RPD
Limit
BURANIUM0.10.07
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