DRC-2013-003917 - 0901a068803f6d4a

Department of
Environmental Quality
Amanda Smith
Executive Director
State of Utah
GARY R HERBERT
Governor
DIVISION OF RADIATION CONTROL
Rust Lundberg I
Director | DRC-2013-003917
SPENCER J COX
Lieutenant Governor
November 12,2013
Jo Ann Tischler
Director of Compliance and Permitting
Energy Fuels Resources (USA) Inc.
225 Union Blvd., Suite 600
Lakewood, CO 80228
RE: Radioactive Material License (RML) Number UT1900479: Health Physics Inspection
RADMOD-Enviro-02
Dear Ms. Tischler:
On October 16, 2013, an inspection was conducted at your facility by Ryan Johnson a
representative of the Division of Radiation Control (DRC) of the Utah Department of
Environmental Quality. Observations from the inspection were discussed at the closeout meeting.
The inspection was an examination of the activities conducted in your facility as they relate to
compliance with the Utah Radiation Control Rules, the license conditions of the RML UT1900479
and Federal Regulations. The inspection consisted of an examination of representative records,
interviews of personnel, and observations by the inspector.
Enclosed is the inspection report regarding this inspection for your review. The DRC considers
this inspection closed. The DRC would like to thank the Mill staff for their cooperation regarding
this inspection. If you have any questions concerning this letter contact Mr. Ryan Johnson
[phone].
Sincerely,
RL/RJ:rj
Cc: Ronnie Nieves, Site Radiation Safety Officer
Enclosures
195 North 1950 West • Salt Lake City, UT
Mailing Address P O Box 144850 • Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4850
Telephone [phone] • Fax [phone] • T D D (801) 536^414
www deq utah gov
Printed on 100% recycled paper
INSPECTION REPORT
Inspection Module:
Inspection Location:
Inspection Items:
Inspection Dates:
Inspectors:
Personnel Contacted:
RADMOD-Enviro-02: Environmental Monitoring
Energy Fuels- White Mesa Uranium Mill, Blanding Utah.
Air Monitoring Stations, Soil Sampling Locations, Vegetation Sampling, Weather
Station, Gamma Monitoring, Alpha Monitoring
October 16,2013
Ryan Johnson, Utah Division of Radiation Control (DRC)
Ronnie Nieves (Radiation Safety Officer (RSO))
Garrin Palmer (Environmental Technician)
Tanner Holliday (Environmental Technician)
Governing Documents:
• UACR313-15
• Radioactive Materials License (RML) UT1900479
• Applicable Mill procedures and manuals
Opening Meeting
Denison Mines:
Dan Hillsten (Mill Manager)
Ronnie Nieves (RSO)
Utah DRC:
Ryan Johnson (Inspector)
During the opening meeting, the inspector discussed the inspection items and documentation to be reviewed
during the inspection. The main Mill was not in operation during this inspection. Only the alternate feed
circuit was in operation. The Mill staff reminded the inspector of the safety requirements for the Mill.
DRC Meters Used Model Serial Number Last Calibration Date
Contamination Ludlum 2360 237303 6/28/13
Dose Rate Bicron 09048 11/26/12
Inspection Summary
The inspection consisted of an RSO interview, interviewing Environmental technicians and a mill tour. The
following discussion provides more detail of the specific items.
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Item 1. Mill Tour: The inspector walked through the restricted area on a general site tour. The tour
included the ore pad, the mill, the alternate feed circuit, the SX building, and the tailings ponds. The
Inspector also visited BVH-1 and the facility weather station.
Observations: The DRC inspector observed:
• Proper PPE was being worn by Mill employees within all observed areas of the Mill;
• Proper Radiological Posting were being used within all observed areas of the Mill;
• OSL badges were appropriately being used by all observed employees at the Mill;
• TLDs were being used for general area gamma monitoring around the Mill site. The TLDs were
appropriately placed in different working areas around the Mill;
• TLDs were being used for Gamma monitoring and Alpha tracks were being for Radon monitoring
and BHV-1. They were appropriate placed; and
• That the BHV-1 air monitoring station was working and that the site metrological station was
working.
Deficiencies: None
Item 2. Additional Inspection Item: The DRC collected samples of the Fansteel alternate feed material
and sent it to it contract laboratory. The material was analyzed for VOCs, SVOCs, and RCRA Metals.
Closeout Meeting
Energy Fuels:
Jo Ann Tischler (Manager, Compliance and Licensing)
Ronnie Nieves (RSO)
Tanner Holliday (Environmental Technician)
Utah DRC:
Ryan Johnson (Inspector)
Connie Rauen (Inspector)
Findings
None
Recommendations
The following are DRC recommendations regarding items for improvement:
None
Recommendation for Next Inspection
1. Spills (yellowcake and other materials) being cleaned up in the mill immediately
2. Personnel Exit Monitoring
Prepared By:
Reviewed By:
Ryan Johnson
(Print Name)
Phil Goble
(Print Name)
/A/2-/3
(Signature)
Date
(Date)
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Inspection Module:
Inspection Location:
Inspection Items:
Inspection Dates:
Inspectors:
Personnel Contacted:
INSPECTION REPORT
RADMOD-Enviro-02: Environmental Monitoring
Energy Fuels- White Mesa Uranium Mill, Blanding Utah.
Air Monitoring Stations, Soil Sampling Locations, Vegetation Sampling, Weather
Station, Gamma Monitoring, Alpha Monitoring
October 16,2013
Ryan Johnson, Utah Division of Radiation Control (DRC)
Ronnie Nieves (Radiation Safety Officer (RSO))
Garrin Palmer (Environmental Technician)
Tanner Holliday (Environmental Technician)
Governing Documents:
• UACR313-15
• Radioactive Materials License (RML) UT1900479
• Applicable Mill procedures and manuals
Opening Meeting
Denison Mines:
Dan Hi listen (Mill Manager)
Ronnie Nieves (RSO)
Utah DRC:
Ryan Johnson (Inspector)
During the opening meeting, the inspector discussed the inspection items and documentation to be reviewed
during the inspection. The main Mill was not in operation during this inspection. Only the alternate feed
circuit was in operation. The Mill staff reminded the inspector of the safety requirements for the Mill.
DRC Meters Used Model Serial Number Last Calibration Date
Contamination Ludlum 2360 237303 6/28/13
Dose Rate Bicron 09048 11/26/12
Inspection Summary
The inspection consisted of an RSO interview, interviewing Environmental technicians and a mill tour. The
following discussion provides more detail of the specific items.
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Item 1. Mill Tour: The inspector walked through the restricted area on a general site tour. The tour
included the ore pad, the mill, the alternate feed circuit, the SX building, and the tailings ponds. The
Inspector also visited BVH-1 and the facility weather station.
Observations: The DRC inspector observed:
• Proper PPE was being worn by Mill employees within all observed areas of the Mill;
• Proper Radiological Posting were being used within all observed areas of the Mill;
• OSL badges were appropriately being used by all observed employees at the Mill;
• TLDs were being used for general area gamma monitoring around the Mill site. The TLDs were
appropriately placed in different working areas around the Mill;
• TLDs were being used for Gamma monitoring and Alpha tracks were being for Radon monitoring
and BHV-1. They were appropriate placed; and
• That the BHV-1 air monitoring station was working and that the site metro logical station was
working.
Deficiencies: None
Item 2. Additional Inspection Item: The DRC collected samples of the Fansteel alternate feed material
and sent it to it contract laboratory. The material was analyzed for VOCs, SVOCs, and RCRA Metals.
Closeout Meeting
Energy Fuels:
Jo Ann Tischler (Manager, Compliance and Licensing)
Ronnie Nieves (RSO)
Tanner Holliday (Environmental Technician)
Utah DRC:
Ryan Johnson (Inspector)
Connie Rauen (Inspector)
Findings
None
Recommendations
The following are DRC recommendations regarding items for improvement:
None
Recommendation for Next Inspection
1. Spills (yellowcake and other materials) being cleaned up in the mill immediately
2. Personnel Exit Monitoring y
Reviewed By:
Prepared By: Ryan Johnson
(Print Name)
Phil Goble
(Print Name) (Signature)
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UTAH DIVISION OF RADIATION CONTROL
RADIATION PROTECTION INSPECTION MODULE
RADMOD-ENVIRO-02
DENISON MINES - WHITE MESA URANIUM MILL
RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL LICENSE UT 1900479
References: Radioactive Materials License UT1900479, NRC Regulatory Guide 8.31, NRC Inspection
Manual: Inspection Procedure 88045 Effluent Control and Environmental Protection, License Renewal
Application Appendix A Environmental Protection Manual, Utah Administrative Code R313-15,
R313-22 & R313-24. Note: This inspection is to focus on data collection. Results are reviewed when
reports are submitted to the DRC. This inspection does not include seep and surface water sampling
because the DRC's Hydro-Geologists evaluate those sampling activities when they collect splits
samples of those activities.
OPENING MEETING
DATE 2G/I?
MEETING MEMBERS
NAME DRC/COMPANY CONTACT INFORMATION
/ y, y DISCUSSION , .
SITE STAFF COMMENTS
1. Go to each environmental monitoring location and observe what type of monitoring is being done
Sampling
Locations
Radon
Monitoring
Air
Sampling
Gamma
Monitoring
Soil
Sampling
Vegetation
Sampling
BHV-1
BHV-2 NA
BHV-3 NA NA
BHV-4
BHV-5 NA
BHV-6 NA
Comments: .
L&yPXL /A/ A j pb/& fitf J Jrl £ i^bT JrA* S
Yes • No • NA •
2. Observe the air filters being changed at each air monitoring station (BHV-1 through BHV-6). Were
any concerns observed?
Comments: A ^ Yes • No • NA>0
3. Observe how the used air filters are being handled and prepped for analysis. Were any concerns
observed?
Comments: Yes fl No [1 NA
4. What laboratory does the Mill use for their Environmental Samples? Is it a Utah Certified Laboratory?
Comments: . Yes 5f No • NA •
f - /orate
5. During the Mill tour observe gamma monitoring locations. Are they in appropriate areas?
Comments: . Yes |^ No • NA •
6. Go to the metrological station and observe what type of monitoring is being done. (Wind speed & dir.)
Comments: , Yes • No • NA •
7. Review the most recent metrological report. Are environmental stations located in appropriate areas
baseeVoifof metrological data?
Comments: Yes Q No Q NA •
8. Are the appropriate units being used? (R313-15-1101)
Comments: YesiH. No • NA •
Follow-up Items
9. Observe workers frisk out. Are workers frisking out correctly? .
Comments: Yes B NoQ NA •
10. Are meters used to frisk personnel out set at the appropriate alarm settings? (500 to 750 dpm/100 cm2)
rter
Locations
AdmiiiXfete
Laboratoiyx
West Door
Scale Gate
Comments:
Meter Type &
Serial Number
Meter Alarm
Set Point
Meter
Efficiency
Set point
(cpm)/Eff.
Mijkiply by 2
/(5ucm2 probe)
dpm/100 cm'
Set Point
X
Yes • No • NA
X"
11. Are the meters on?
Comments: Yes No • NA •
12. During the Mill tour observe general air samplers. Are the filters in the breathing zone?
Comments: (NRC Reg. Guide 8.25) . Yes • No • NA \Q
DATE & & O
CLOSEOUT MEETING
MEETING MEMBERS
NAME COMPANY
5* An
CONTACT INFORMATION
i
DISCUSSION of FINDINGS
SITE STAFF COMMENTS