DRC-2020-013502 - 0901a06880cf6aec

Vgc-2020-01350z
INSPECTION REPORT
Inspection Module: RADMOD-AFIL: Alternate Feed and Insitu Leach
Inspection Location: Energy Fuels Resources Inc. (EFRI) - White Mesa Uranium Mill, Blanding Utah.
Inspection Items: Alternate Feed Material storage and processing, 1 1 e.(2) disposal, and Equivalent
Feed and Yellowcake Sluny storage and processing
Inspection Dates: May 13 and May 14, 2020
Inspectors:
Personnel Contacted:
Ryan Johnson, Utah Division Waste Management and Radiation Control
(DWMRC)
Phil Goble, DWMRC
Logan Shumway, Energy Fuels Resources, Mill Manager
Teny Slade, Energy Fuels Resources, Radiation Safety Officer (RSO)
Garrin Palmer, Energy Fuels Resources, Radiation Safety Technician (RST)
Justin Perkins, Energy Fuels Resources, RST
Governing Documents:
• UAC R313-15
• Radioactive Materials License (RML) UT1900479
• Applicable Mill procedures and manuals
Opening Meeting
Energy Fuels Resources:
Teny Slade, RSO
Garrin Palmer, RST
Utah DWMRC:
Ryan Johnson (Health Physics Inspector)
Phil Goble (U-Mill/RAM Section Manager)
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 except for
the north drum dump station and pulp storage which is being used for alternate feed processing. The Mill
staff reminded the inspectors of the safety requirements for the Mill.
DRC Meters Used Model Serial Number Calibration Due Date
Dose Rate Ludlum 19 101673 4/27/2021
Inspection Summary
The inspection consisted of an RSO interview, reviewing applicable documentation and a mill tour. The
following discussion provides more detail of the specific items reviewed.
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Item 1. Documentation Review: The Inspector reviewed applicable documentation.
Observations: The DWMRC inspector reviewed the following documents:
• 11e.(2) Shipment paperwork;
• Alternate Feed receipts;
• Equivalent Feed paperwork; and
• Tailing Capacity Form.
The 1le.(2) shipment paperwork documented:
• Where and how the 1le.(2) material was disposed of in Tailing Cell #3;
• Where the 1 1 e.(2) material came from and how much material has been sent to the White Mesa
Uranium mill for disposal; and
• The radiological surveys of the truck and 11e.(2) material that was received by the mill.
The alternate feed receipts documented:
• Which alternate feed material is currently being accepted and stored on the Mill's ore pad; and
• How much alternate feed material is currently onsite.
The equivalent feed paperwork documented how much equivalent feed material has been accepted and
processed at the mill.
The Tailing Capacity Form documents that there is space in the tailing cells for the amount of feed material
(both alternate feed and conventional ore) that is currently stored on the ore pad.
Deficiencies: None
Item 2. Mill Tour: The Inspector walked through the restricted area on a general site tour. The tour
included the ore pad, the mill, and the alternate feed circuit. Currently Calcine alternate feed material is
being processed using the North drum dump station next to the grizzly and being stored in the pulp and
leach tanks.
Observations: The DWMRC inspector also observed:
• Alternate feed being stored on the ore pad;
• Proper PPE was being worn by Mill employees within all observed areas of the Mill;
• Proper Radiological Posting were being used within all observed areas of the Mill;
• Proper Radiological Monitoring was being done at the North drum dump station; and
• OSL badges were appropriately being used by all observed employees at the Mill;
Radiolo ical readin s observed during Mill tour
Location Dose Rate (µR/hr)
Product Storage Yard 50
Ore Pad 300-400
Ore Pad 100-150
Solvent Extraction 40-50
Alternate Feed Circuit 30
Deficiencies: None
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Reviewed By: Phil Goble Zcc.
Closeout Meeting
Energy Fuels:
Teny Slade (RSO)
Garrin Palmer (RST)
Utah DWMRC:
Ryan Johnson (Health Physics Inspector)
Phil Goble (U-Mill/RAM Section Manager)
Findino
None
Recommendations
None
Recommendation for Next AFIL Inspection
1. Confirm procedures are being followed if Alternate Feeds are stored off the ore pad;
2. Verify appropriate postings and radio1ogjp mnitoring for processing alternate feeds;
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