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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 19 and 20,2018
Inspectors: Ryan Johnson, Utah Division Waste Management and Radiation Control
(DWMRC)
Personnel Contacted:
David Turk, Energy Fuels Resources Radiation Safety Officer (RSO)
Garrin Palmer, Environmental Technician
Logan Shumway, Mill Manager
Governing Documents:o UAC R3l3-15
r Radioactive Materials License (RML) UT1900479
. Applicable Mill procedures and manuals
Openins Meeting
Energy Fuels Resou rces:
David Turk, Mill RSO
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 inspector of the safety requirements for the Mill.
Inspection Summary
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 detail of the specific items reviewed.
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DRC Meters Used Model SerialNumber Calibration Due Date
Dose Rate Ludlum l9 t0t673 07il21t8
Item 1. Mill Tour: The Inspector walked through the restricted area on a general site tour. The tour
included the ore pad, the mill, and the Solvent Extraction (SX) building.
Observations: The DWMRC inspector observed:. Where the Sequoyah Fuels material will be stored;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; ando OSL badges were appropriately being used by all observed employees at the Mill;
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Deficiencies: None
Item 2. Documentation Review: The Inspector reviewed applicable documentation.
Observations: The DWMRC inspector reviewed:. Training documents for contractor and new hire training from 201 7. These documents included:o Radiation Safety and Respiratory Protection Exams;o Initial/Refresher Training as documented on the MSHA form;o PersonnelMonitoring;o MedicalClearance;and
o Fit Tests.r The Inspector also obtained copies of the 2018 exams.
Deficiencies: None
Item 3. RSO Interview:
Observations: The DWMRC inspector discussed the following with the Mill's RSO:
The Inspector and the RSO discussed the training that the RSO and the Radiation safety techs would be
receiving this year.
Deficiencies: None
Item 4. Annual Refresher Course: The Inspector observed the annual Radiation Safety'and Respiratory
Protection refresher training.
Observations: The DWMRC inspector observed:r The Mill's Environmental Technician discussed Storm water training:o If a spilloccurs:
Clean it up. Using dry methods whenever possible;
' Document the spill using pictures and the "orange" cards; and. Preventing spills is the best policy.
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lo lca tngs observed during Mill tour
Location Dose Rate (uR/hr)
Trainins/Lunch Room 30
Alternate Feed Pad 450
Ore Pad 200
Grizzlv 600
Mill I 00-300
o The RSO Discussed the following:
o Pass out and discussed20lT employee exposure letters;o Relevant topics from NRC Reg. Guide 8,3l section 2.5;o Use coveralls that are provided. Personal clothes that become dirty onsite will have to
laundered prior to leaving the facility;o Put OSL badges away on the designated boards. If a badge is lost, report it immediately.o How to reduce exposure: Time, Distance and Shielding, Examples were discussed on how
time distance and shielding is used at the Mill. Also discussed how DAC values went
down after the Mill's rafters were hosed off;o Posting requirements: What is a radiation area, an airborne area and a contamination area
are and what is required in each area;o Characteristics of Alpha, Beta and Gamma Radiation; ando o""|"f,#;:f ff"nHilil ;:'r:i::fi i Fuel s mareri al ;
Air Sampling will be done during the project;
' Putting 6 inches of soil on top of the material when it is being stored;. Wind restrictions
Two different RWPs will be used. One for offloading trucks and one for
processing;
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Deficiencies: None
Closeout Meeting
Energy Fuels:
Logan Shumway (Mill Manager)
David Turk (RSO)
Utah DWMRC:
Ryan Johnson (Health Physics Inspector)
Findinss
None
Recommendations
None
Recommendation for Next Inspectionl. Spills (yellowcake and other materials) being cleaned up in the mill immediately;2. Personnel Exit Monitoring;.4 I
Prepared By:
Reviewed By:
Ryan Johnson /-
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PhilGoble
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