Variance from Florida Administrative Code Rule 64E-16.007(4)(j) and 64E-16.007(2)(e), from Jon Bricken, Petitioner, on behalf of Bluestone Medical Inc. This rule prescribes that alternative treatment processes evaluate for effectiveness with spores ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Division of Environmental Health

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

64E-16.007Treatment

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 12, 2014, the Department of Health received a petition for Variance from Florida Administrative Code paragraphs 64E-16.007(4)(j) and 64E-16.007(2)(e), F.A.C., from Jon Bricken, Petitioner, on behalf of Bluestone Medical Inc. This rule prescribes that alternative treatment processes evaluate for effectiveness with spores of Bacillus stearothermophilus at least once each 7 days for permitted treatment facilities. The Petitioner requests a variance from the rule to allow the Petitioner to use the continuous challenge/validation testing and control systems that monitor the process. Comments on this petition should be filed with Jaime Briggs, Agency Clerk, Department of Health, Office of General Counsel, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, BIN A02, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1703, within 14 days of publication of this notice.

A copy of the Petition for Variance or Waiver may be obtained by contacting: Israel Juarbe, Jr., Bureau of Environmental Health, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, BIN A08, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1710 or by calling [phone], extension 2336.