DRC-2017-005902 - 0901a0688073dbec

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

August 15, 2017

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

RE: Health Physics Inspection RADMOD-Enviro
Radioactive Material License Number UT 1900479
Dear Ms. Weinel:

On August 8, 2017, 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 your facility as they relate to compliance with the Radiation Control Rules, the
conditions of Radioactive Material License Number 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
Division would like to thank the Mill staff for their cooperation regarding 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 (Over)
DRC-2017-005902 195 North 1950 West • Salt Lake City, UT Mailing Address: P.O. Box 144880 • Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4880
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Enclosure: RADMOD-ENVIRO: Environmental Monitoring Inspection Report
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
Inspection Module: RADMOD-ENVIRO: Environmental Monitoring
Inspection Location: Energy Fuels -White Mesa Uranium Mill, Blanding Utah.
Inspection Items: Environmental Soil Sampling
Inspection Dates: August 8 & 9, 2017
Inspectors: Ryan Johnson and Phil Goble, Utah Division of Waste Management and Radiation
Control (DWMRC)
Personnel Contacted: David Turk, Energy Fuels Resources Radiation Safety Officer (RSO)
Tanner Holliday (Environmental Technician)
Garrin Palmer (Environmental Technician)
Governing Documents:
• UACR313-15
• Radioactive Materials License (RML) UTI900479
• Applicable Mill procedures and manuals
Opening Meeting
Energy Fuels Resources:
David Turk (RSO)
UtahDWMRC:
Ryan Johnson (Health Physics Inspector)
Phil Goble, DWMRC RAM/U-Mill Supervisor
During the opening meeting, the inspectors discussed the inspection items for the inspection. The Mill was
not in operation during the inspection. The Mill staff reminded the inspector of the safety requirements for
the Mill.
DWMRC Meters Used Model Serial Number Calibration Due Date
Dose Rate Ludlum 19 101673 07/12/18
Inspection Summary
The inspection consisted of observing Mill environmental personnel collecting soil samples. The following
discussion provides more detail ofthe specific items.
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Item 1. Soil Sampling: The main purpose of this inspection was to observe the licensee collect soil
samples around the perimeter of the Mill boundary.
Observations: During this inspection the Mill collected soil samples at each air monitoring location and
established soil sampling locations according to the Mill's Environmental Monitoring Plan. The following
activities were observed:
• Each soil sample location was marked with a 1.5 foot long piece of rebar that had a metal
identification tag attached;
• Each location had been surveyed with a hand-held GPS unit;
• Each soil sample was collected by
o Marking a 12 inch square on the ground;
o Removing the soil within the square five centimeters deep;
o Approximately one gallon of soil is placed in a large Ziploc type plastic bag;
o The trowel used to collect the soil samples was decontaminated between each sample
location; and
o Each bag is marked with the sample location, the date and time of collection.
Deficiencies: None
Item 2. Radon and Gamma Monitoring:
Observations: While observing the soil sampling, the inspector was able to confirm that Radon and
Gamma monitoring was being done at all of the air monitoring locations. The following was observed:
• TLDs were used for gamma monitoring;
• Each TLD was approximately one meter off the ground;
• Rad trackers were used for radon monitoring; and
• The Rad trackers were also approximately one meter off the ground.
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 tailing cells and solvent the extraction building.
Observations: The DWMRC inspector also observed:
• Ore (alternate feed) being stockpiled on the ore pad;
• OSL badges were appropriately being used by all observed employees at the Mill;
• OSL badges are properly being stored; and
• Mill personnel were wearing appropriate PPE including respirators in posted areas; and
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Rd. I . I a 10 ogiCa readmgs observed during Mill tour
Location
West Perimeter Fence
North Perimeter Fence
East Perimeter Fence
BHV-3
BHV-4
BHV-2
Ore Pad
Mill
Solvent Extraction Building
Alternate Feed Circuit
Deficiencies: None
Closeout Meeting
Energy Fuels:
Logan Shumway (Mill Manager)
David Turk (RSO)
Tanner Holliday (Environmental Technician)
Garrin Palmer (Environmental Technician)
UtahDWMRC:
Ryan Johnson (Health Physics Inspector)
Phil Goble (U-Miii/RAM Section Manager)
Recommendations
None
Recommendation for Next Inspection
Dose Rate (JlR/hr)
5 to 10
5 to 10
8 to 12
8
8
8
100 to 300
100 to 400
40
40
1. Spills (yellowcake and other materials) being cleaned up in the mill immediately;
2. Personnel Exit Monitoring;
Prepared By: Ryan Johnson <6>-ret :?a/?-
Reviewed By: Phil Goble
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