That on August 8, 2023, the Department of Health issued an order DENYING the petition filed on May 10, 2023, by Ashby Bridges for a permanent variance from the requirements of Rules 64E-5.501(64) and 64E-5.805(1), F.A.C., ....

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    DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

    Division of Environmental Health

    RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

    64E-5.501Definitions

    64E-5.805Shielding and Safety Design Requirements

    The DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support, Bureau of Radiation Control, hereby gives notice:

    That on August 8, 2023, the Department of Health issued an order DENYING the petition filed on May 10, 2023, by Ashby Bridges for a permanent variance from the requirements of subsections 64E-5.501(64) and 64E-5.805(1), F.A.C., which require a facility that intends to install and operate a particle accelerator in Florida to consult a radiological physicist as to the design of the particle accelerator and its installation, and the specifications of barrier materials and thicknesses.

    Date Petition published in the Florida Administrative Register: May 12, 2023

    General Basis for Agency decision: Failure to demonstrate that: Petitioner will suffer a substantial hardship from strict application of the rule to Petitioner; the literal application of the rule to Petitioner violates principles of fairness; the purpose of the underlying statutes has been or will be met by other means; and failure to demonstrate that Petitioner has standing to request the variance.

    A copy of the Order or additional information may be obtained by contacting:

    Lori Jobe, Lori.Jobe@FlHealth.gov.