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PROCEDURE WW-1 Page 8 of 9 <br />APPENDIX B 03/09/08 <br />ENERGY FUELS RESOURCES <br />Guidelines for Surface Emergency Response Operations WHIRLWIND MINE <br />After notification the Responder will proceed to the Operations Phase of response. The type of action taken in <br />the operations phase will depend on the incident and the Responder's capability. All other site personnel have <br />response training and should immediately begin Stage 2 operations when notification is complete. The <br />quantity and concentration of hazardous material released and the presence or absence of fire will be the <br />primary factor in determining operations strategy. Proper personal protection equipment (PPE) is mandatory <br />during response operations. Choice of PPE will depend on the type of material involved and the potential for <br />contact with the material. A listing of available response equipment and its location can be found in Section II <br />of the Emergency Response Plan. <br />Suggested operational strategies and PPE requirements are listed below for potential HazMat incidents <br />involving transportation on the main site access road (John Brown Canyon Road). Every effort should be <br />made, that does not involve an unwarranted risk to responders, to eliminate ongoing leak or spill sources (re. <br />closing valves, etc.) prior to beginning operations. <br />MAIN ACCESS ROAD & LOCAL TRANSPORT RESPONSES <br />This category includes response operations to hazardous material. transportation incidents on John Brown <br />Canyon Road and during transport on-site. <br />Materials transported at these locations include: <br />Radioactive Corrosive Flammable Combustible Explosive <br />Note that the'radioactive materials transported. are low-toxicity alpha emitters. <br />The responder-must be aware that the hazardous materials transported may fall under several different. <br />hazard classes with different reactions to extinguishing agents for fires or absorbent materials. The <br />transporting vehicle may also constitute an additional hazard for responders. The response should first <br />address the material that is.the greatest immediate health hazard. <br />Bulk Quantity Transported Materials Include: <br />Radioactive - Corrosive - Flammable -- Combustible - Explosive <br />- Uranium Ore - -Gasoline - Diesel Fuel - ANFO <br />- Propane <br />Small Quantity Transported Materials Include: <br />Radioactive -- Corrosive - Flammable Combustible - Explosive <br />- Various Samples - Sulfuric Acid - Solvents - Oils - Detonating Cord <br />- Ferric Sulfate - Paints - Lubricants - Prell Boosters <br />- Nonels <br />- Geldyne (Powder)