DRC-2016-004523 - 0901a068806121f6

DRC-2016-004523 195 North 1950 West • Salt Lake City, UT
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 144880 • Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4880
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State of Utah

GARY R. HERBERT
Governor

SPENCER J. COX
Lieutenant Governor
Department of
Environmental Quality

Alan Matheson
Executive Director

DIVISION OF WASTE MANAGEMENT
AND RADIATION CONTROL
Scott T. Anderson
Director

March 9, 2016

Kathy Weinel
Quality Assurance Manager
Energy Fuels Resources (USA) Inc.
225 Union Blvd., Suite 600
Lakewood, CO 80228

RE: Health Physics Inspection RADMOD-Training
Radioactive Material License Number UT 1900479

Dear Ms. Weinel:

On February 24 and 25, 2016, an inspection was conducted at your facility by a representative of the
Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control. Observations from the inspection were
discussed at the closeout meeting with White Mesa Uranium Mill staff. The inspection was an
examination of the activities conducted at the Mill as they relate to compliance with the Utah Radiation
Control Rules, the license conditions of the RML No. 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 for your review. The Division considers this inspection closed. The
cooperation of the Mill staff during this inspection is appreciated. If you have any questions, please call
Ryan Johnson at [phone].

Sincerely,

Scott T. Anderson, Director
Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control

(Over)
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Enclosure: Inspection Report

c: Worthy Glover, Jr., MMHRM, CPM, Health Officer, San Juan Public Health Department
Rick Meyer, Environmental Health Director, San Juan Public Health Department
David Ariotti, P.E., DEQ District Engineer

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Inspection Module: RADMOD-Training: Radiation Protection Training, Respiratory Protection
Training, RSO Training, and Rad Tech Training
Inspection Location: Energy Fuels - White Mesa Uranium Mill, Blanding Utah.
Inspection ltems: Annual Radiation and Respiratory Protection Training
Inspection Dates: February 24 and 25,2016
Inspectors: Ryan Johnson, Utah Division Waste Management and Radiation Control
(DWMRC)
, Personnel Contacted:
David Turk, Enerry Fuels Resources Radiation Safety Officer (RSO)
Terry Slade, Energy Fuels Resources
Justin Perkins, Energy Fuels Resources, Radiation Safety Tech
Governing Documents:o UAC R3l3-15o Radioactive Materials License (RML) UT1900479. Applicable Mill procedures and manuals
Openine Meetinq
Energy Fuels Resources:
Justin Perkins, Radiation Safety Tech.
Utah DWMRC:
Ryan Johnson (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. The Mill
staff reminded the inspectors of the safety requirements for the Mill.
DRC Meters Used Model SerialNumber Calibration Due Date
Contamination Ludlum 2360 245764 816lt6
Dose Rate Bicron 8288K t0l8116
Inspection Summarv
The inspection consisted of an RSO interview, reviewing applicable documentation, observing the Mill's
Annual Radiation Safety/Respiratory Protection refresher training and a mill tour. The following discussion
provides more detailof the specific items reviewed.
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Item 1. Documentation Review: The Inspector reviewed applicable documentation.
Observations: The DWMRC inspector reviewed:o Training documents for five employees from 2015. These documents included:o Radiation Safety and Respiratory Protection Exams;
o Initial/Refresher Training as documented on the MSHA form;o PersonnelMonitoring;
o PrenatalTraining
o Medical Clearance: and
o Fit Tests.o The lnspector also obtained copies of the 2016 exams and a schedule of other training that will
occur at the Mill durins 2016.
Deficiencies: None
Item 2. RSO Interview:
Observations: The DWMRC inspector discussed the following with the Mill's RSO:
The lnspector and the RSO discussed the training that the RSO and the Radiation safety techs would be
receiving this year.
Deficiencies: None
Item 3. 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, and the SX building.
Observations: The DWMRC inspector observed:o Ore being stockpiled on the ore pad;
r Leach tanks being replaced in the Mill;r Dawn Mining Alternate Feed being put into the 100ft Thickener tanke 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; and. OSL badges were appropriately being used by all observed employees at the Mill;
Deficiencies: None
Item 4. Annual Refresher Course: The Inspector observed the annual Radiation Safety and Respiratory
Protection refresher train ins.
Observations: The DWMRC inspector observed:o The Mill's Safety discussed:
o A recent MSHA Inspection;
o The proper use of the Mill's Safe Work Permits;o Using the appropriate PPE
o Using extension cords properly;
o Observing site speed limits and using designated roads; and
o Keeping fire extinguishers accessible.
o The Mill's Environmental Technician discussed Storm water training:o Using proper storage containers and storing materials in proper storage areas;
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o The RSO Discussed the following:
o Pass out and discussed 2015 employee exposure letters;o Relevant topics from NRC Reg. Guide 8.31 section 2.5;
o Postingrequirements;
o Recommendations from 2015 inspections from DWMRC inspectors; ando Importance of ALARA.
Deficiencies: None
Closeout Meetinq
Energy Fuels:
Logan Shumway (Mill Manager)
David Turk (RSO)
Utah DWMRC:
Ryan Johnson (Health Physics Inspector)
Findines
None
Recommendations
None
Recommendation for Next Inspectionl. Spills (yellowcake and other materials) being cleaned up in the mill immediately;2. Personnel Exit Monitoring;
Prepared By: Ryan Johnson
(Print Name)
Phil Goble
(Signature)(Date)
Reviewed Bv:
(Print Name)
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