(1) The applicant shall not begin construction of a new irradiator before sending a license application to the department for the irradiator. As used in this paragraph, the term “”construction”” includes the construction of any portion of the permanent facility on the site but does not include:
    (a) Engineering and design work;
    (b) Purchase of the site;
    (c) Site surveys or soil testing;
    (d) Site preparation;
    (e) Site excavation;
    (f) Construction of warehouse structures; and,
    (g) Other similar tasks.
    (2) Site requirements for an irradiator include geological, radiological and hydrological testing to ensure a stable environment before construction begins. Records of the results of the siting requirements shall be maintained for the life of the facility.
    (3) Any activities undertaken before the issuance of a license will be entirely at the risk of the applicant and will have no bearing on the issuance of a license.
Rulemaking Authority Florida Statutes § 404.051(4). Law Implemented 404.051(1), (5), (6), 404.061, 404.081, 404.141 FS. History-New 8-14-96, Formerly 10D-91.1504.