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Home My WebLink AboutDRC-2023-076664 - 0901a068812be7731 of Page 4 U:\RAD\COMMON\Uranium mills\UT1900479 EnergyFuels Res - White Mesa UMill\HP Inspection modules\2023\2023 Inspection Reports\Inspection Report RADMOD-SSS 10-16-2023.docx INSPECTION REPORT Inspection Module: RADMOD-SSS: Surveys, Sources and Security Inspection Location: Energy Fuels - White Mesa Uranium Mill, Blanding Utah. Inspection Items: Radiological Release Surveys, Check Sources and Facility Security Inspection Dates: October 11 & 12, 2022 Inspectors: Ryan Johnson, Utah Division Waste Management and Radiation Control (DWMRC) Personnel Contacted: Garrin Palmer, Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) Governing Documents: •UAC R313-15 •Radioactive Materials License (RML) UT1900479 •Applicable Mill procedures and manuals Opening Meeting Energy Fuels Resources: Garrin Palmer, RSO Utah DWMRC: Ryan Johnson (Health Physics Inspector) During the opening meeting, the inspectors discussed the inspection items and documentation to be reviewed during the inspection. The Mill staff reminded the inspectors of the safety requirements for the Mill. DRC Meters Used Model Serial Number Calibration Due Date Dose Rate Bicron B789W 6/11/2024 Contamination Ludlum 3002 25017719 9/2/2024 Inspection Summary The inspection consisted of reviewing documentation, interviewing the RSO and RSTs and a mill tour. The following discussion provides more detail of the specific items reviewed. Item 1. Mill Tour: The inspectors walked through the restricted area on a general site tour. The tour included the ore pad, the mill, and solvent the extraction building. Observations: The DWMRC inspector also observed: •Ore (natural ore and alternate feed) being stockpiled on the ore pad; •OSL badges were appropriately being used by all observed employees at the Mill; and •OSL badges are properly being stored. 2 of Page 4 U:\RAD\COMMON\Uranium mills\UT1900479 EnergyFuels Res - White Mesa UMill\HP Inspection modules\2023\2023 Inspection Reports\Inspection Report RADMOD-SSS 10-16-2023.docx Radiological readings observed during Mill Tour Location Dose Rate (µrem/hr) Chemours 2,000-4,000 Alternate Feed Circiut 50 Solvent Extraction Building 50 Product Yard 50 Ore Pad 50-150 Silmet 3,000-4,000 Yellowcake packaging 100 Mill 100-4,000 Tank #5 8,000 Tank #7 5,000 Deficiencies: None Item 2. Radiological Surveys Observations: The inspector reviewed completed release survey forms and observed: • The Intermodal Container Unrestricted surveys documented: o The Mill uses the release criterial for NRC Regulatory Guide 8.30 Table 2; o Used the Mill’s release limits 0.2 mR/hr @1 cm 1.0 mR/hr max for β/γ readings; o The survey forms were complete and legible; o Appropriate units were used; o Meter information such as efficiency, calibration, background was recorded on each form; and o The survey included 30 locations inside and outside the container. • The Daily Vehicle Scan for Vehicles Leaving the Restricted Area surveys documented; o The Mill uses the release criterial for 49 CFR 173.443 for exterior of truck; o Used the Mill’s release limits 0.2 mR/hr @1 cm and 1.0 mR/hr max for β/γ readings; o The survey forms were complete and legible; o Appropriate units were used; and o Meter information such as efficiency, calibration, background was recorded on each form. • The Equipment Unrestricted surveys documented: o The Mill uses the release criterial for NRC Regulatory Guide 8.30 Table 2; o Used the Mill’s release limits 0.2 mR/hr @1 cm and 1.0 mR/hr max for β/γ readings; o The survey forms were complete and legible; o Appropriate units were used; and o Meter information such as efficiency, calibration, background was recorded on each form. • The Ore truck restricted surveys documented: o The Mill uses the release criterial for 49 CFR 173.443 for exterior of truck; o Used the Mill’s release limits 0.2 mR/hr @1 cm and 1.0 mR/hr max for β/γ readings; o The survey forms were complete and legible; o Appropriate units were used; and o Meter information such as efficiency, calibration, background was recorded on each form. 3 of Page 4 U:\RAD\COMMON\Uranium mills\UT1900479 EnergyFuels Res - White Mesa UMill\HP Inspection modules\2023\2023 Inspection Reports\Inspection Report RADMOD-SSS 10-16-2023.docx • Restricted Release Surveys documented: o The survey forms were complete and legible; o Appropriate units were used; o Meter information such as efficiency, calibration, background was recorded on each form. Meter Location Model Meter Serial # Cal. Due West Gate Ludlum 3 319018 1/26/2024 West Gate Ludlum3 266292 1/26/2024 East Gate Ludlum 3 235288 11/2/2023 East Gate Ludlum 3 337582 6/15/2024 At each gate one meter was set up with a scintillation probe for measuring alpha radiation and one was set up with a GM hotdog probe for measuring beta/gamma radiation. Deficiencies: None Item 3. Calibration Sources Observations: The DWMRC inspector observed: • The check sources are exempt sources; • The check sources are kept in a locked safe in the rad tech office; • Checked sources are checked out and checked in using a checkout form; and • The inventory list of the check sources is kept up-to-date as an attachment to the Mill’s Radiation Safety plan. Deficiencies: None Item 4. Site Security (10CFR37.11(c)) Observations: The DWMRC inspector observed: • A short-circuit camera system that record activities at each of the gates, the product yard and other locations scattered throughout the Mill; • Gates were closed and locked except when being used; and • Exterior doors are lock and require a badge to open them. Deficiencies: None Closeout Meeting Energy Fuels: Garrin Palmer, RSO Utah DWMRC: Ryan Johnson, Health Physics Inspector Findings: None 4 of Page 4 U:\RAD\COMMON\Uranium mills\UT1900479 EnergyFuels Res - White Mesa UMill\HP Inspection modules\2023\2023 Inspection Reports\Inspection Report RADMOD-SSS 10-16-2023.docx Recommendations None Prepared By: Ryan Johnson 10/16/2023 (Print Name) (Signature) (Date) Reviewed By: Phil Goble 10/16/2023 (Print Name) (Signature) (Date)