64E-5.803. Particle Accelerators for Therapeutic Use on Humans

In addition to the general registration requirements set forth in Rule 64E-5.802, F.A.C., accelerators used for treatment of humans will be registered only if the Department determines that:

(1) The applicant agrees to appoint a medical committee of at least two physicians, one of whom is expert in radiation therapy, plus a person experienced in depth dose calculations and radiation protection, for the purpose of evaluating and approving all proposed uses involving exposure of human beings;

(2) Persons designated on the application as the authorized users have had training and experience in treatment of humans utilizing radiations of the type and at energies near those produced by the accelerator to be employed;

(3) Individuals designated on the registration application as authorized users are physicians, as defined in Rule 64E-5.101, F.A.C.; and

(4) The applicable provisions of Rule 64E-5.508, F.A.C., are met.

Rulemaking Authority 404.051, 404.081, 404.141, 404.22 FS. Law Implemented 404.022, 404.081(1), 404.141, 404.051(1), (4), (8), (9), 404.22(1) FS. History–New 7-17-85, Amended 8-29-94, Formerly 10D-91.904.