DRC-2015-003142 - 0901a06880541ab0

State of Utah
GARY R. HERBERT
Governor
SPENCER J. COX
Lieutenant Governor
June 30, 2015
Kathy Weinel
Department of
Environmental Quality
Alan Matheson
Actmg t:xecu/n'£' D~rector
DIVISION OF RADIATION CONTROL
Rusty Lundhcrg
Dm:ctor
DRC-2015-003142
Quality Assurance Manager
Energy Fuels Resources (USA) Inc.
225 Union Blvd., Suite 600
Lakewood, CO 80228
RE: Radioactive Material License (RML) Number UTI900479: Health Physics Inspection
RADMOD-R WP-02
Dear Ms. Weinel:
On June 16,2015, an inspection was conducted at your facility by Ryan Johnson a representative
of the Division of Radiation Control (DRC) of the Utah Department of Environmental Quality.
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 in your facility
as they relate to compliance with the Utah Radiation Control Rules, the license conditions of the
RML 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 regarding this inspection for your review. The DRC considers
this inspection closed. The DRC would like to thank the Mill staff for their cooperation regarding
this inspection. If you have any questions concerning this letter contact Mr. Ryan Johnson
[phone].
Sincerely,
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195 North 1950 West • Salt Lake Cit). UT
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 144850 • Salt Lake City. UT !!4114-4850
Telephone [phone] • Fax [phone] • T D () (80 I) 536-4414
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INSPECTION REPORT
Inspection Module:
Inspection Location:
Inspection Items:
Inspection Dates:
Inspectors:
Personnel Contacted:
RADMOD-RWP-02: Radiation Work Permits, PPE and Daily, Weekly and
Monthly Inspections
Energy Fuels - White Mesa Uranium Mill, Blanding Utah.
Radiation Work Permits, PPE and Daily, Weekly and Monthly Inspections
June 16,2015
Ryan Johnson, Utah Division of Radiation Control (DRC)
David Turk, Energy Fuels Resources Radiation Safety Officer (RSO)
Governing Documents:
• UACR313-15
• Radioactive Materials License (RML) UT 1900479
• Applicable Mill procedures and manuals
Opening Meeting
Energy Fuels Resources:
Dan Hillsten (Mill Manager)
David Turk (RSO)
Utah DRC:
Ryan Johnson (Health Physics Inspector)
Russ Topham (Engineering Inspector)
Phil Goble (Compliance Section Manager)
Dean Henderson (Hydrogeology Inspector)
During the opening meeting, the inspectors discussed the inspection items and documentation to be
reviewed during the inspection. The main portion Mill was not in operation during this inspection. Only the
alternate feed circuit was in operation. The Mill staff reminded the inspectors of the safety requirements for
the Mill.
DRC Meters Used Model Serial Number Calibration Due Date
Contamination Ludlum 2360 245764 8/8/15
Dose Rate Bicron 09048 12/11/15
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.
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Item 1. Documentation Review: The Inspector reviewed applicable documentation.
Observations: The DRC inspector reviewed:
• Radiation work permits from 2013, 2014, and 2015. The inspector observed that the following
supporting documents were attached as appropriate:
o Safety Work Permits;
o Confined Space Pennits; and
o Breathing Zone sampling information; and
• Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Radiation Safety Inspection forms and Reports.
Deficiencies: None
Item 2. RSO Interview:
Observations: The DRC inspector discussed the following with the Mill's RSO:
• Proper PPE in the different working area within the Mill; and
• Discussed information that was recorded on RWPs, Daily reports, Weekly reports and Monthly
reports.
Deficiencies: None
Item 3. Mill Tour: The Inspector walked through the restricted area on a general site tour. The tour
included the ore pad, the mill, the alternate feed circuit, the SX building, and the tailings cells.
Observations: The DRC inspector observed:
• 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; and
• OSL badges were appropriately being used by all observed employees at the Mill;
Deficiencies: None
Closeout Meeting
Energy Fuels:
Dan Hillsten (Mill Manager)
David Turk (RSO)
Tanner Holliday (Environmental Technician)
Utah DRC:
Ryan Johnson (Health Physics Inspector) Phil Goble (Compliance Section Manager)
Russ Topham (Engineering Inspector) Dean Henderson (Hydrogeology Inspector)
Findings
None
Recommendations
The following are DRC recommendations regarding items for improvement:
• Put a signature, date and time line on the RWP forms to document when radiation safety staff
check on active RWPs; and
• Write the RWP number(s) on the Daily inspection sheets of any active RWP being worked on.
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Recommendation for Next Inspection
1. Spills (yellowcake and other materials) being cleaned up in the mill immediately;
2. Personnel Exit Monitoring;
Prepared By:
Reviewed By:
Ryan Johnson
(Print Name)
Phil Goble
(Print Name)
(Si ture) (Date)
(Signature) (Date)
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