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ENERGYFUELS
Energy Fuels Resources (USA) Inc.
225 Union Blvd. Suite 600
Lakewood, CO, US, 80228
303 974 2140
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February 3, 2016
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Mr. Bryce C. Bird
Division Director
Utah Department of Environmental Quality
Air Quality Division
195 North 1950 West
Salt Lake City, Utah 84116
Re: Energy Fuels Resources (USA) Inc. Notification of Rescheduling of NESHAPs Radon
Flux Measurements for Tailings Impoundment 3 at the White Mesa Mill
Dear Mr. Bird:
On January 13, 2016, Energy Fuels Resources (USA) Inc. (“EFRI”) submitted a 30 day notice
regarding plans to perform a sampling event for NESHAPs Radon Flux measurements for the
first quarter of 2016 at Tailings Impoundment 3 at the White Mesa Mill from February 15-18,
2016. However, due to recent weather events, there is currently too much snow covering Tailings
Impoundment 3, and therefore; EFRI is rescheduling the sampling event. This letter serves as
notification that the first quarter 2016 NESHAPs Radon Flux sampling event for Tailings
Impoundment 3 is being rescheduled from February 15-18, 2016 to March 14-17, 2016.
As stated in the January 13, 2016 letter, per 40 CFR 61.253, EFRI is permitted to monitor Radon
Flux one or more times per year. EFRI will sample Tailings Impoundment 3 on a quarterly
frequency in 2016. Tellco Environmental of Grand Junction, Colorado (“Tellco”) will perform
approximately 100 measurements on the beach and cover area of Tailings Impoundment 3 during
the sampling event. These measurements will be performed in accordance with methods and
procedures set forth in 40 CFR Part 61, Appendix B, Method 115. Provided that there are no
rainouts or events that require remobilization or a delay in measurement, the sampling event for
Tailings Impoundment 3 is expected to conclude on March 17, 2016.
EFRI will provide safety and radiological orientation for any Utah Department of Air Quality
personnel observing this event. This orientation will be required before any individual enters the
Mill Restricted Area. Individuals monitoring this event should bring their own mandatory
Personnel Protective Equipment as required at the Mill, specifically, safety glasses, hardhats, and
steel-toed shoes.
If you have any questions or require assistance, please contact me at 303-389-4167; or Mr. David
Turk, Environmental Health and Safety Manager, at 435-678-4113.
Yours very truly,
Jaime Massey
Regulatory Compliance Specialist
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Director, Air and Toxics Technical Enforcement Program, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
D. Frydenlund, H. Roberts, L. Shumway, D. Turk (EFRI)