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DRC-2023-004668 195 North 1950 West • Salt Lake City, UT
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 144880 • Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4880
Telephone (801) 536-0200 • Fax (801) 536-0222 • T.D.D. 711
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State of Utah
SPENCER J. COX
Governor
DEIDRE HENDERSON
Lieutenant Governor
Department of
Environmental Quality
Kimberly D. Shelley
Executive Director
DIVISION OF WASTE MANAGEMENT
AND RADIATION CONTROL
Douglas J. Hansen
Director
May 25, 2023
Kathy Weinel, Quality Assurance Manager
Energy Fuels Resources (USA), Inc.
225 Union Blvd., Suite 600
Lakewood, CO 80228
RE: February 20, 2023, White Mesa Mill 2022 Annual Seep and Springs Sampling Report,
Closeout Letter, Groundwater Quality Discharge Permit Number UGW370004
Dear Ms. Weinel:
The Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control (Division) has completed the review of the 2022
Annual Seep and Springs Sampling Report dated February 20, 2023 (Report).
The review was based on compliance with the following:
1. White Mesa Uranium Mill Groundwater Quality Assurance Plan (QAP). Revision 7.2,
dated June 6, 2012.
2. Groundwater Discharge Permit Number UGW370004 (Permit). Permit version that was signed on
March 19, 2019.
3. Sampling Plan for Seeps and Springs in the vicinity of the White Mesa Uranium Mill. Revision 2.
July 8, 2016 (Plan).
The Division review concluded that the Report appeared to be in compliance with the Permit, QAP, and
Plan. This letter constitutes a closeout of the 2022 Annual Seep and Springs Sampling Report.
If you have any questions, please contact Dean Henderson at 385-499-4443.
Sincerely,
Phil Goble, Uranium Mills and Radioactive Materials Manager
Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control
(Over)
PRG/DCH/wa
c: Grant Sunada, Health Director, San Juan Public Health Department
Ronnie Nieves, Environmental Health Director, San Juan Public Health Department
Russell Seeley, District Engineer, UDEQ