DRC-2017-003684 - 0901a068806fff25

State of Utah
GARYR. HERBERT
Governor
SPENCERJ. COX
Lieutenant Governor
Department of
Environmental Quality
Alan Matheson
Exzcutive Director
DTVISION OF WASTE MANAGEMENT
AND RADIATION CONTROL
Scott T. Anderson
Director
May 23,2017
Kathy Weinel
Quality Assurance Manager
Energy Fuels Resources (USA) Inc.
225 Union Blvd., Suite 600
Lakewood, CO 80228
RE: Health Physics Inspection RADMOD-IM
Radioactive Material License Number UT 1900479
Dear Ms. Weinel:
On May 10 and 11,2017, an inspection was conducted at yoru 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 your facility 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 regarding this inspection for your review. The Division considers this
inspection closed. We appreciate the Mill staffand their cooperation during this inspection.
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. Salr Lake City, UT
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 144880 . Salt Lake Ciry, UT 84114-4880
Telephone [phone]. Fax [phone]. T.D.D. (801) 5364284
uruw.fuq.utah.gw
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Enclosure: HealthPhysicsInspectionRADMOD-IM
c: Kirk Benge, Health Officer/Environmental Health Director, San Juan County Health Department
Rick Meyer, Environmental Health Director, San Juan County Health Department
Scott Hacking, P.E., DEQ District Engineer
INSPECTION REPORT
InspectionModule: RADMOD-PEM: Surveys/Posting/ExitMonitoring
Inspection Location: Enerry Fuels - White Mesa Uranium Mill, Blanding Utah.
Inspection ltems: Radiological Postings, Routine Surveys and Employee Exit Monitoring
Inspection Date: May 11,2017
Inspectors: Ryan Johnson, Utah Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control
(DWMRC)
Personnel Contacted: David Turk, Energy Fuels Resources Radiation Safety Officer (RSO)
Justin Perkins, Radiation Safety Technician (RST)
Governing Documents:o UAC R3l3-15o Radioactive Materials License (RML) UTl900479. Applicable Mill procedures and manuals
Onenins Meetins
Energy Fuels Resources:
David Turk (RSO)
Utah DWMRC:
Ryan Johnson (Health Physics Inspector)
During the opening meeting, the inspectors discussed the inspection items for the inspection. The
inspectors also discussed an incident involving a roll-off container that was released from the Mill and an
upcoming site tour for an NRC training course. The Mill was not in operation during the inspection except
for the alternate feed circuit. The Mill staff reminded the inspector of the safety requirements for the Mill.
DWMRC Meters Used Model SerialNumber Calibration Due Date
Dose Rate Ludlum l9 101673 7t21n7
Insoection Summarv
The inspection consisted ofi
r Observing radiological postings around the Milhr Observing Mill personnel perform exit surveys:
r Reviewing documentation ofi
o Weekly Alpha surveys;
o Daily Efficiency meter checks; and
o Taking dose rate measurements around the Mill.
The following discussion provides more detail of each inspection items.
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Postinp Locations Observed Postinss Observed Dose Rates
Yellowcake Storase Area Caution Radiation Area 75 urem/hr
South Yellowcake Drver Airborne Area 350 urem/hr
Resoirator Protection Reouired
Radiation Area
North Yellowcake Dryer Airborne Area 450 prem/hr
Resoirator Protection Reo uired
Radiation Area
Packaging Area Caution Radiation Area 200 prem/hr
Airborne Area
Alternate Feed Circuit Radiation Area 75 urem/hr
Laboratory Radioactive Materials 20 prem/hr
Any Area Within this Mill May
Contain Radioactive Material
Ore Pad No Postine 300 urem/hr
Sample Preparation Room Airborne Area 230 urem/hr
Item 1. Radiological Postings:
Observations: During the Mill Tour the inspector observed the following posted areas:
The lnspector also observed that the postings were placed in visible areas and they were legible.
Deficiencies: None
Item 2. Exit Surveys: The Inspector observed employees survey themselves out of the restricted area and
checked the alpha meter used.
Observations: The Mill uses Alpha scintillators for exit surveys. The lnspector checked the settings of
one of the survey instruments and found that it was set properly. Meters are calibrated every 6 months.
The inspector also reviewed the Daily Efficiency check form and found no deficiencies. The Mill personnel
that were observed performing exit surveys, did the surveys appropriately.
Deficiencies: Serial number not legible on alpha probe. RSO committed to check all probes and etch the
serial numbers onto the probes. The Inspector will check during the next inspection.
Item 3. Radiological Surveys and Monitoring: The Inspector reviewed the weekly surveys done around
the Mill. The Mill was in a production period from August to November 2016. During production periods
routine survey are done more frequently than in non-production periods.
Observations: The inspector reviewed the radiological monitoring documentation performed at the Mill
site. The documentation indicated that:. All areas of the Mill are being survey for radiological conditions;e Surveys indicate that the Mill is being maintained within regulatory radiological parameterso Documentation is legible, complete and using appropriate units; ando "Clean" areas are beine maintained.
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Meter Location Model Meter Serial #Probe Serial #Cal. Due Alarm Settine
West Admin. Door Ludlum 177 185t72 Not lesible 6t22t17 80
The inspector also looked at dosimeter usage. The inspector observed:o Mill personnel were properly wearing their dosimeters on the torso of the their bodies;o Dosimetery was being properly stored in the locker room and administration building; ando Each employee is assigned a dosimeter.
Deficiencies: None
Item 4. EPA Offsite Rule Visit: On May 10,2016, three EPA Representatives visited the Mill for an
Offsite Rule Inspection for the Dawn Mining alternate feed material.
Observations:
The EPA opened the inspection with a discussion on what their visit was to verifo that the Dawn Mining
alternate feed was being properly processed for its uranium content (Note: The Dawn Mining uranium Mill
and mine site is being cleaned up under CERCLA). Therefore, the EPA is authorized to inspect of any
facility where material is being sent offsite for reprocessing or disposal. During the opening meeting the
Mill management discussed:o Ore receiving (Dawn Mining material is considered an ore because it is being processed for its
uranium content);o The Mill's daily, weekly and monthly inspection;o A Mill process overview;o Groundwater and air monitoring locations; ando Tailing cell design and leak detection.
After the opening meeting the EPA toured select locations of the Mill site. The areas of the Mill toured by
the EPA included:o The ore receiving weigh station;o The ore pad;o The alternate feed circuit;
o The tailing cells; ando Monitor Well MW-22
After the tour of the Mill the EPA reviewed documentation associated with the Dawn Mining material. The
documentation reviewed was:. Paper work related to the receipt of the Dawn Mining material
o Billof Ladings
o Tare receipts;
. Daily, weekly and Monthly reports; ando Documentation related to processing Dawn Mining material (i.e. amount received and amount
processed)
After the inspection the EPA personnel had a short closeout meeting in which they thanked the Mill
Management for their time and providing the requested information and they found the Mill satisfactory for
the continued receipt of the Dawn Mining material.
EPA Personnel EFRI Personnel State ofUtah Personnel
Linda Jacobson David Frydenlund Ryan Johnson
David Duster Logan Shumway
Treasure Bailey David Turk
Deliciencies: None
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Closeout Meetine
Energy tr'uels:
David Turk (RSO)
Utah DWMRC:
Ryan Johnson (Health Physics lnspector)
During the closeout meeting the inspector discussed with the RSO that no findings were observed in this
inspection.
Recommendations
None
Recommendation for Next Inspection
l. Spills (yellowcake and other materials) being cleaned up in the mill immediately;
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