DRC-2018-008674 - 0901a068808ad658

DRC-2018-008674 195 North 1950 West • Salt Lake City, UT Mailing Address: P.O. Box 144880 • Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4880 Telephone [phone] • Fax [phone] • T.D.D. [phone] www.deq.utah.gov Printed on 100% recycled paper
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 24, 2018 Kathy Weinel Quality Assurance Manager
Energy Fuels Resources (USA) Inc. 225 Union Blvd., Suite 600 Lakewood, CO 80228
RE: Health Physics Inspection RADMOD-PEM Radioactive Material License Number UT 1900479
Dear Ms. Weinel: On August 7 and 8, 2018, an inspection was conducted at your facility by representatives 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 Utah’s 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. The Division considers this inspection closed and 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 STA/ RMJ/ka Enclosure: RADMOD-PEM White Mesa Uranium Mill Inspection Report (DRC-2018-008681) c: Kirk Benge, Health Officer, San Juan Public Health Department Rick Meyer, Environmental Health Director, San Juan Public 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: August 7 & 8, 2018
Inspectors: Ryan Johnson, Utah Division ofWaste Management and Radiation Control
(DWMRC)
Tim Butler, DWMRC
Spencer Wickham, DWMRC
Personnel Contacted: Terry Slade, Energy Fuels Resources Radiation Safety Officer (RSO)
Garrin Palmer, Radiation Safety Technician (RST)
Goveming Documents:o UAC R3l3-15o Radioactive Materials License (RML) UT1900479. Applicable Mill procedures and manuals
Ooenins Meetins
Energy Fuels Resources:
Terry Slade (RSO)
Ganin Palmer (RST)
Utah DWMRC:
Ryan Johnson (Health Physics Inspector)
Tim Butler, DWMRC
Spencer Wickham, DWMRC
During the opening meeting, the inspectors discussed the inspection items for the inspection. The Mill was
in operation during the insp€ction processing alternate feeds through the grizzly and the altemate feed
circuit. The Mill staffreminded the inspector of the safefy requirements for the Mill.
Insoection Summary
The inspection consisted of:. Observing radiological postings around the Mill;o Observing Mill personnel perform exit surveys:o Reviewing documentation ofio Weekly Alpha surveys;o Daily Efficiency meter checks; and. Taking dose rate and contamination measurements around the Mill.
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DWMRC Meterc Used Model Serial Number Calibration Due Date
Dose Rate Ludlum l9 101673 6/15/20t9
Contamination Ludlum 2360 245764 I t/t4/20t8
The following discussion provides more detail of each inspection items.
Item 1. Radiological Postings:
Observations: During the Mill Tour the inspector observed the following posted areas:
The Inspector also collecled large area svr ipe samples in four areas within the restricted area.
Deficiencies: While checking the postings along the perimeter fencing, the Inspector noticed several signs
that were missing. The RSO committed to replace these postings. The lnspector will verifu this was
completed during the next inspection.
Item 2. f,xit Surveys: The Inspector observed employees survey themselves out ofthe restricted area and
checked the alpha meter used.
Observationsl The Mill uses Alpha scintillators for exit surveys. The Inspector checked the seftings ofthe
survey instruments and found that they were set properly. Meters are calibrated every 6 months. The
inspector also reviewed the Daily Efficiency check form and found no deficiencies. TheMill personnel that
were observed prerforming exit surveys, did the surveys appropriately.
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Postins Locations Observed Postinss Observed Dose Rates
Yellowcake Storase Area Caution Radiation Area 100 uremi hr
South Yellowcake Dryer Airborne Area 600 prem,/hr
Respirator Protection Required
Radiation Area
North Yellowcake Dryer Airborne Area 400 prem/hr
ResDirator Protection Required
Radiation Area
Packaging Area Caution Radiation Area 200 prem/hr
Airborne Area
Leach./Precio area of the Mill Airbome Area 120 urem,&r
Door to the outside on the West
side of the Administration
building
Any Area within this Mill May
Contain Radioactive Material
Not Measured
Ore Pad No Posting 140 urem/hr
Sample Preparation Room Airbome Area 360 urem/hr
Nuclear Cauge on the North side
of the Mill
Radioactive Area Not Measured
Perimeter fence Caution Radiation Area Not Measured
Perimeter gates Any Area within this Mill May
Contain Radioactive Material
Not Measured
Location Alpha (dpm/l00cm')Beta (dnm/l00cm'
Main Lunch Room I < Background
Lunch Room #2 2 < Background
Control Room l5 20
Men's Locker Room 15 6
Meter Location Model Meter Serial #Probe Serial #Cal, Due Alarm Settins
West Admin. Door Ludlum 177 l5lll7 16489- I A 9/20/2018 t20
East Admin. Door Ludlum I 77 222900 359856 9/t0/20t8 80
Lab Admin. Door Ludlum 177 189581 t9024 4t28/20t9 80
Lunch Room LUOtUm I / /264740 191566 9^8/2018 80
Lunch Room #2 Ludlum 177 185375 t7632 911120t8 75
East Decon Gate LUOtUm I / /I16481 168949 9/t/20t8 80
Deficiencies: None. The deficiency identified fiom the previous year on this inspection had been
corrected.
Item 3. Radiological Surveys and Monitoring: The Inspector reviewed the weekly surveys done around
the Mill.
Observations: The inspector reviewed the radiological monitoring documentation performed at the Mill
site. The documentation indicated that:o All areas ofthe Mill are being survey for radiological conditions;. Surv€ys indicate that the Mill is being maintained within regulatory radiological parameters. Documentation is legible, complete and using appropriate units; ando "Clean" areas are being maintained.
The inspector also looked at dosimeter usage. The inspector observed:o Mill personnel were properly wearing their dosimeters on the torso ofthe their bodies;. Dosimetery was being properly stored in the locker room and administration building; ando Each employee is assigned a dosimeter.
Closeout Meetins
EnergSr Fuels:
Logan Shumway, Mill Manger
Terry Slade (RSO)
Garrin Palmer (RST)
UtahDWMRC:
Ryan Johnson (Health Physics Inspector)
Tim Butler, DWMRC
Spencer Wickham, DWMRC
During the closeout meeting the inspector discussed with the RSO that no findings were observed in this
insoection.
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Recommendations
Replace the postings along the perimeter that are no longer legible or are missing
Recommendation for Next Insoection
Verifo that the postings along the perimeter
Prepared By: Ryan Johnson
(Print Name)
Phil Goble zatFReviewed By:
(Print Name)
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