DRC-2016-005002 - 0901a06880618515

State of Utatr
GARYR. HERBERT
Govemor
SPENCERJ. COX
Lieutenant Governor
Department of
Environmental Quality
Alan Matheson
Execative Director
DIVISION OF WASTE MANAGEMENT
ANDRADIATION CONTROL
Scott T. Anderson
Director
RE:
March 30,2016
Kathy Weinel
Quality Assurance Manager
Energy Fuels Resources (USA) Inc.
225 Unron Blvd., Suite 600
Lakewood, CO 80228
Health Physics Inspection RADMOD-AFIL
Radioactive Material License Number UT 1900479
Dear Ms. Weinel:
On March 15 and 16,2016, the White Mesa Uranium Mill was inspected by a representative of the
Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control. Observations from the inspection were
discussed at the closeout meeting with the Mill staff.
The inspection was an examination of the activities conducted at the Mill as they relate fo compliance
with the Utah Radiation Control Rules, the license conditions of the RML No. UT1900479 andfederal
regulations. The inspection consisted of an examination of representative records and observations by
the inspector.
Enclosed is the inspection report for your review. The Division considers this inspection closed. If you
have any questions, please call Ryan Johnson at [phone].
Sincerely,
Scott T. Anderson, Director
Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control
195 North 1950 West. Salt Lake City, UT
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 144880 . Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4880
Tefephone [phone]. Fax [phone]. T.D.D. [phone]
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Enclosure: Health Physics Inspection Report UT 1900479 (DRC-2016-005021)
c: Worthy Glover, Jr., MMHRM, CPM, Health Officeq San Juan Public Health Deparhnent
fuck Meyer, Environmental Health Director, San Juan Public Health Department
David Ariotti, P.E., DEQ District Engineer
INsPEcrroN Rnponr
Inspection Module: RADMOD-AFIL: Alternate Feed and Insitu Leach
Inspection Location: Enerry Fuels - White Mesa Uranium Mill, Blanding Utah.
Inspection ltems: Alternate Feed Material storage and processing, I le(2) disposal, and Equivalent
Feed and Yellowcake Slurry storage and processing
Inspection Dates: March 15 and 16,2016
Inspectors: Ryan Johnson, Utah Division Waste Management and Radiation Control
(DWMRC)
Personnel Contacted:
David Turk, Energy Fuels Resources Radiation Safety Officer (RSO)
Terry Slade, Energy Fuels Resources (ChemisVAssistant RSO)
Governing Documents:o UAC R3l3-15o Radioactive Materials License (RML) UT1900479. Applicable Mill procedures and manuals
Openins Meetins
Energy Fuels Resources:
David Turk. RSO
Wayne Palmer, Safety Lead
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.
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
Contamination Ludlum 2360 245764 8t6n6
Dose Rate Ludlum l9 101673 7/17/L6
Item 1. Documentation Review: The Inspector reviewed applicable documentation.
Obser"vations: 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 le.(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) material that 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; and
o 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 lnspector walked through the restricted area on a general site tour. The tour
included the ore pad, the mill, and the alternate feed circuit. Currently UF4 alternate feed material is being
processed at the alternate feed circuit, Dawn Mining Alternate feed material is being placed in the 100 ft.
Thickener tank and a yellowcake slurry shipment was delivered and pumped into the thickener tank inside
the Mill.
Observations: The DWMRC inspector also observed:o Ore (both alternate feed and conventional ore) being stockpiled on the ore pad;o Leach tanks being replaced in the Mill;o Locations of Alternate feed being stored on the ore pad;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; and. OSL badges were appropriately being used by all observed employees at the Mill;
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Radi I read observed durins Mill tour
Location Dose Rate (uR/hr)
Mill under thickener tank 170
North Side of Alternate Feed Circuit 70
Ore Pad Cabot/UF4 storase location 600
Ore Pad KF/Dawn Minins storase location 500
Ore Pad FRMI storage location 480
Ore Pad Calcine/KF2/Resen storase location 900
l. Spills (yellowcake and other materials) bei4 up in the mill immediately;2. Personnel Exit Monitoring;
Prepared By: Ryan Johnson
(Print Name)
Reviewed By: PhilGoble
(Print Name)
Deficiencies: None
Closeout Meeting
Energy Fuels:
David Turk (RSO)
Utah DWMRC:
Ryan Johnson (Health Physics Inspector)
Findinqs
None
Recommendations
None
Recommendation for Next Insnection
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