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lnspection Module: RADMOD-AFIL: Alternate Feed and Insitu Leach
Inspection Location: Energy Fuels Resources Inc. (EFRI) - White Mesa Uranium Mill, Blanding Utah.
lnspection ltems: Alternate Feed Material storage and processing, l le(2) disposal, and Equivalent
Feed and Yellowcake Slurry storage and processing; ALARA Audit
Inspection Dates: April 16,2018 through April 18,2018
Inspectors: Ryan Johnson, Utah Division Waste Management and Radiation Control
(DWMRC)
Tim Butler, DWMRC
Personnel Contacted:
David Turk, Energy Fuels Resources, Radiation Safety Officer (RSO)
Terry Slade, Energy Fuels Resources, ChemisVAssistant RSO
Justin Perkins, Energy Fuels Resources, Radiation Safety Technician (RST)
Kathy Weinel, Energy Fuels Resources, Quality Assurance Manager
Julia Yeckes, Energy Fuels Resources, Staff Attorney
Peter Luthiger, Enerry Fuels Resources, Mestefla ISL facility
Governing Documents:o UAC R3l3-15o Radioactive Materials License (RML) UTI900479. Applicable Mill procedures and manuals
Openins Meetins
Energy Fuels Resources:
David Turk, RSO
Utah DWMRC:
Ryan Johnson (Health Physics Inspector)
Tim Butler (Health Physics Inspector)
During the opening meeting, the inspector discussed the inspection items and documentation to be reviewed
during the inspection. The main portion of the Mill was not in operation during this inspection except for
the grizzly and pulp storage which is being used for the Sequoyah Fuels alternate feed. The Mill staff
reminded the inspectors of the safety requirements for the Mill.
Inspection Summarv
the inspection consisted of an RSO interview, reviewing applicable documentation and a mill tour. The
following discussion provides more detail of the specific items reviewed.
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DRC Meters Used Model SerialNumber Calibration Due Date
Dose Rate Ludlum 19 101673 711212018
Item 1. Documentation Review: The Inspector reviewed applicable documentation.
Obseryations: The DWMRC inspector reviewed the following documents:. I le.(2) Shipment paperwork;o Alternate Feed receipts;. Equivalent Feed paperwork; ando Tailing Capacity Form.
The I I e.(2) shipment paperwork documented:o Where and how the I le.(2) material was disposed of in Tailing Cell #3;o Where the I le.(2) material came from and how much material has been sent to the White Mesa
Uranium mill for disposal; ando The radiological surveys of the truck and I le.(2) materialthat was received by the mill.
The alternate feed receipts documented:o Which alternate feed material is currently being accepted and stored on the Mill's ore pad; ando How much alternate feed material is currently onsite.
The equivalent feed paperwork documented how much equivalent feed material has been accepted and
processed at the mill.
The Tailing Capacity Form documents that there is space in the tailing cells for the amount of feed material
(both alternate feed and conventional ore) that is currently stored on the ore pad.
Deficiencies: None
Item 2. Mill Tour: The Inspector walked through the restricted area on a general site tour. The tour
included the ore pad, the mill, and the alternate feed circuit. Currently KOH alternate feed material is being
processed at the alternate feed circuit, Sequoyah Fuels alternate feed is being placed into the grizzly and
being stored in the pulp tanks.
Observations: The DWMRC inspector also observed:r Alternate feed being stored on the ore pad;o Two Sequoyah Fuels alternate feed shipments being accepted, unloaded and staged next to theMill's grizzly in bags. Due to high winds and a clogged pipe inside the Mill on Monday and
Tuesday the Sequoyah Fuels material was not put into Grizzly during the inspection;o Proper PPE was being worn by Mill employees within all observed areas of the Mill;o Proper Radiological Posting were being used within all observed areas of the Mill:o Proper Radiological Monitoring was being done at the Alternate Feed Circuit; andr OSL badges were appropriately being used by all observed employees at the Mill;
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Radio read observed durins Mill tour
Location Dose Rate (uR/hr)
Product Storage Yard 450
Alternate Feed Pad 250
Sequoyah Fuels Bags 2,1 00
Solvent Extraction 180
Alternate Feed Circuit 50
Deficiencies: None
Item 3. ALARA Audit: During this inspection EFRI was performing an intemal ALARA Audit. The
inspectors observed part of that audit.
Observations: During the inspection the Inspectors observed:o That the ALARA Audit was being conducted by three qualified EFRI Personnel
o Kathy Weinel, Quality Assurance Manager;
o Julia Yeckes, Staff Attorney; and
o Peter Luthiger, from the EFRI Mestefla ISL facility;
o A checklist was prepared prior to the ALARA Audit to aid in the Audit process. The list is made up
ofi o ALARA Audit requirements found in NRC Reg. Guide 8.31;
o Follow-up items from the previous year;
o Recommendations from the DWMRC; and
o MSHA requirements; and
r The Audit was an examination of records and onsite observations. The records that were being
reviewed by the Audit team at the time of the inspection included (but not limited to):
o Training Records;
o Standard Operating Procedures; and
o Radiation Work Permits.
A member of the Audit Team also observed the receiving and unloading of trvo Sequoyah Fuels
alternate feed shipments.
Deficiencies: None
Closeout Meetins
Energy Fuels:
David Turk (RSO)
Kathy Weinel, Energy Fuels Resources, Quality Assurance Manager
Julia Yeckes, Energy Fuels Resources, Staff Attorney
Peter Luthiger, Enerry Fuels Resources, Mestefra ISL facility
Utah DWMRC:
Ryan Johnson (Health Physics lnspector)
Tim Butler (Health Physics Inspector)
Findinss
None
Recommendations
None
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Recommendation for Next AFIL Insnectionl. Confirm procedures are being followed if Alternate Feeds are stored offthe ore pad;2. Veriff appropriate postings and radio itoring for processing alternate feeds;
Prepared By: Ryan Johnson
(Print Name)
Reviewed By: Phil Goble
(Print Name)
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(Signature)
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