A registrant may submit a written request to the department for a variance from WAC 246-230-020(1). The registrant shall not use a security screening system on individuals until the department approves the variance request.

1. (1) The written request must be addressed to: X-ray Supervisor, Office of Radiation Protection, Department of Health, P.O. Box 47827, Olympia, Washington 98504-7827, and must include:

   1. (a) An explanation of the circumstances involved, and the reason why a limited-use security screening system must be used;
   2. (b) A description of how using a limited-use security screening system meets the intent of this chapter and how the registrant will protect individuals and operators;
   3. (c) A description of the limited-use security screening system to be used with supporting pictures or documents; and
   4. (d) The time period for which the variance is requested.
2. (2) If necessary, the department may require the registrant to submit additional information.
3. (3) The department may conduct an on-site variance inspection to verify the information provided, or if it otherwise determines that an inspection is necessary.
4. (4) As determined by the department, variances may be permanent or temporary.
5. (5) The department may impose conditions that may be necessary to protect human health and safety during the term of the variance in order to approve the request.
6. (6) The department may, at any time, revoke a variance approval if it is determined that the terms and conditions of the variance are not being followed.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.388.040. WSR 25-01-051, s 246-230-090, filed 12/11/24, effective 1/11/25.]