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INSPECTION REPORT
Inspection Module: RADMOD-SEM/ENVIRO: Environmental Monitoring
Inspection Location: Energy Fuels Resources Inc. - White Mesa Uranium Mill, Blanding Utah.
Inspection Items: Environmental Soil Sampling and Air Monitoring
Inspection Dates: August 2 & 3, 2021
Inspector: Ryan Johnson, Utah Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control
(DWMRC)
Personnel Contacted: Tanner Holliday (Environmental Technician)
Dean Lyman (Environmental Technician
Garrin Palmer (Radiation Safety Technician)
Governing Documents:
• UAC R313-15
• Radioactive Materials License (RML) UT1900479
• Applicable Mill procedures and manuals
Opening Meeting
Energy Fuels Resources:
Tanner Holliday (Environmental Technician)
Dean Lyman (Environmental Technician
Utah DWMRC:
Ryan Johnson (Health Physics Inspector)
Phil Goble (Manager U-Mill/RAM Section)
During the opening meeting, the inspectors discussed the inspection items for the inspection. The Mill was
recovering vanadium 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 5-11-2022
Inspection Summary
The inspection consisted of observing Mill personnel collecting soil and air environmental monitoring
samples. The following discussion provides more detail of the specific items.
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Item 1. Air Monitoring:
Observations: Air Monitoring observations: The Inspector observed an environmental technician from the
Mill collect two filters from high-volume air monitoring stations (BHV-4, BHV-5 and BHV-6). The
following activities were observed:
• The old filter was removed, folded into fourths to keep the collected material on the filter. The
filter was placed into a folder with the end date and times recorded on it;
• The airflow of the pump was checked with a manometer and an orifice plate. The pumps were
adjusted to the appropriate air flow;
• A new filter placed at each air monitoring station with start times and date recorded;
• The air flow for each air monitoring station, the start and end dates and times are recorded on the
Monthly Calibration and Weekly Flow Check Worksheet;
• The air filters were taken back to office where they were weighed; and
• The air filters are stored until they are sent to a Utah Certified laboratory for analysis.
Note: Each air filter is the approximate size of a sheet of an 8 x 11 inch paper
Deficiencies: None
Item 2. Soil Sampling: The main purpose of this inspection was to observe the collection of soil samples.
Observations: During this inspection the Mill collected soil samples at each air monitoring (BVH-1
through BVH-8). The following activities were observed:
• Each soil sample was collected by
o Marking a 12 inch square on the ground;
o Removing the soil within the square approximately 2 inches deep (5 cm);
o Approximately one gallon of soil is placed in a large Ziploc type plastic bag; and
o Each bag is marked with the sample location, the date and time of collection.
Deficiencies: None
Item 3. Radon and Gamma Monitoring:
Observations: While observing air monitoring and 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 positioned approximately one meter off the ground.
Deficiencies: None
Item 4. Vegetation Sampling: The Inspector observed vegetation sampling on April 6, 2021. See the
RADMOD- IM inspection report for more information.
Item 5. Stack Sampling: The Mill's dryers have not operated in 2021. Therefore, stack sampling has not
occurred and has not been inspected.
Item 6. Mill Tour: The Inspector walked through the restricted area on a general site tour. The tour
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included the ore pad, mill, solvent extraction building and each of the BHV stations.
Observations: The DWMRC inspector also observed:
• OSL badges were appropriately being used by all observed employees at the Mill; and
• Observed employees scanned themselves out of the restricted area.
Radiolo ical readin s observed during Mill tour
Location Dose Rate (1t11/hr)
Ore Pad 300
Product Storage Yard 350
Solvent Extension 100
Mill 150
BHV-04 10
BHV-05 10
BHV-06 10
While collecting soils samples at BHV-01, the Inspector also looked at the White Mesa Uranium Mill's
metrological station and later reviewed the most recent meteorologic report. The Inspector was able to
confirm the following information is being collected:
• Wind Speed;
• Wind Direction;
• Temperature;
• Barometric Pressure; and
• Precipitation. (The rain gauge is located north of the Administration building)
Deficiencies: None
Closeout Meeting
Energy Fuels:
Logan Shumway (Mill Manager)
Tanner Holliday (Environmental Technician)
Dean Lyman (Environmental Technician)
Garrin Palmer (Radiation Safety Technician)
Utah DWMRC:
Ryan Johnson (Health Physics Inspector)
Recommendations
None
Follow-up for Next Inspection
None
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Ryan Johnson
(Signature) (Date)
Prepared By:
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