University of Florida

Location

Gainesville, Florida

 

Documents indicate that the University of Florida handled test quantities of radioactive material under a National Lead of Ohio (Fernald) sub-contract between 1963 and 1969. Upon completion of the project, the material was sent to the Savannah River Site.
The University also obtained licenses to handle radioactive material from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Work done under these NRC licenses was not related to nuclear weapons production and is not covered under EEOICPA.

Alternative Names

  • J. Hillis Miller Health Center
  • College of Medicine, Dept. of Radiology

Type of Facility

  • Atomic Weapons Employer

Covered by EEOICPA

  • Part B

EEOICPA Covered Years

  • 1963-1969 

Did work for:

  • Fernald
  • Savannah River Site

DOE

DOL

NIOSH

 

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