Intent, Findings, Basis of Standards, and Research Needs

 

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
62-814.100: Intent, Findings, Basis of Standards, and Research Needs

NOTICE OF CHANGE

Notice is hereby given that the following changes have been made to the proposed rule in accordance with subparagraph 120.54(3)(d)1., F.S., published in Vol. 33, No. 52, December 28, 2007 issue of the Florida Administrative Weekly.

 

62-814.100 Intent, Findings, Basis of Standards and Research Needs.

(1) No change.

(2) Findings. Based on the information available to the Department, the Department makes the following general findings:

(a) The Department has reviewed the present scientific data on the potential for health effects of electric and magnetic fields. The Department has also reviewed data on the existing or potential electric and magnetic field levels near electrical transmission and distribution lines and substations in Florida.  Although there is evidence of biological effects and a potential for adverse health effects on the public, there is no conclusive evidence that there is any danger or hazard to public health at the levels of existing 60 hertz electric and magnetic fields found in Florida, there is evidence of biological effects and a potential for adverse health effects on the public permitted by the standards set forth in this Chapter.

(b) No change.

(3) No change.

(4) Categories of Electrical Facilities. This chapter sets forth two three categories of electrical facilities for regulation in regards to the electric and magnetic fields associated with these facilities.

(5) No change.

Specific Authority 403.061(7), 403.523(1) FS. Law Implemented 403.061(30), 403.523(14) FS. History–New 3-21-89, Amended 1-7-93, Formerly 17-274.100, 17-814.100, Amended_________.

 

62-814.450 Electric and Magnetic Field Standards.

(1) through (2) No change.

 

Table of New Transmission Line and Substation Standards
KV Rating	Property Boundary of new Substation	Edge of Transmission Line Right-of-Way	On the Transmission Line Right-of-Way
<+2350 kV	2.00 kV/m & 150 milliGauss	2.00 kV/m & 150 milliGauss	8 kV/m
<=500 kV and > 230 kV	2.00 kV/m & 200 milliGauss [1]	2.00 kV/m & 200 milliGauss [1]	10 kV/m
>500 kV	2.00 kV/m & 250 milliGauss	2.00 kV/m & 250 milliGauss	15 kV/m

Footnote 1: Except as provided in paragraphs (2)(g) and (2)(i).

Specific Authority 403.061(7), 403.523(1) FS. Law Implemented 403.061(30), 403.523(14) FS. History–New 3-21-89, Amended 1-7-93, Formerly 17-274.450, 17-814.450, Amended_________.