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All previous editions and any other renditions ofthe Marine Employers Drug Testing Guidebook using this name or another similar name issued by the U.S. Coast Guard are obsolete and are not to be considered or used to bein compliance with the Chemical Testing Program regulations (46 CFR Parts 4 and 16; 33 CFR Part 95; and 49 CFR Part 40) as published by the U.S. Coast Guard and the Department of Transportation (DOT) .  \nTable of Contents  \nIntroduction Page 1  \nPurpose Page 1  \nApplicable Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Page 2  \nDefinitions Page 3  \nHow to Identify and Select Service Agents Page 10  \n1) Service Agent General Notes Page 10  \n2) SAMHSA Accredited Laboratories Page 11  \n3) Medical Review Officer (MRO) Page 11  \n4) Specimen Collection Facility Page 13  \n5) Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) Page 14  \n6) Consortia/Third Party Administrator (C/TPA) Page 15  \n7) Service Agent Contracts Page 16  \nStep One--The Written Policy Page 17  \nStep Two--The Written Program Page 19  \n1) Testing Program Page 19  \n2) Educational Awareness/Assistance Program Page 20  \n3) MIS Reporting Requirements Page 22  \n4) Reporting Requirements Page 22  \nStep Three--Conducting the Program Page 23  \n1) Pre-employment Tests Page 23  \n2) Pre-employment Background Checks Page 24  \n3) Random Drug Testing Page 25  \n4) Serious Marine Incident Tests Page 28  \n5) Reasonable Cause Tests Page 31  \n6) Periodic Tests Page 33  \n7) Record Keeping Page 33  \n8) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Page 35  \n9) Management Information System Page 36  \n10) Return to Duty Process Following a  \nPositive or Non-Negative Chemical Test Page 39  \nFrequently Asked Questions Page 40  \nENCLOSURES  \nAssistance and Where to Get Information Sample Drug and Alcohol Policy  \nManagement Information System (MIS) Report Sample Non-Negative Drug Test Reporting Letter Sample Random Drug Test Notice Issued by C/TPACG 2692B-REPORT OF REQUIRED CHEMICAL DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING FOLLOWING  \nA SERIOUS MARINE INCIDENT  \nCG 719P-DOT/USCG Periodic Drug Testing Form Drug and Alcohol Program Audit Checklist  \nEnclosure 1  \nEnclosure 2  \nEnclosure 3  \nEnclosure 4  \nEnclosure 5  \nEnclosure 6  \nEnclosure 7  \nEnclosure 8  \nIntroduction: This booklet is designed to aid the marine employer in the development of a company drug and alcohol testing program that meets the requirements of Title 46 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 16; 46 CFR Part 4, and 49 CFR Part 40 . In addition to reviewing this booklet, marine employers should become familiar with other federal regulations identified in this document. Employers should also consider the advice of their insurance carrier and legal staff, before finalizing any policies or procedures regarding a company implemented drug and alcohol testing program. This booklet cannot possibly address every circumstance and scenario encountered within maritime drug and alcohol testing; however, it will provide marine employers with an understanding of the federal requirements. This Guide will provide guidance for some practical means of complying with the regulations.  \nPurpose of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Program: These regulations are to provide a means to deter the illegal use of controlled substances by merchant marine personnel and to promote a drug-free and safe work environment for the safe passage of embarked passengers and for carriage of cargo on U.S. waterways. Enforcement of these regulations by the U.S. Coast Guard is necessary to ensure that marine employers have taken the necessary steps to have a safe and drugfree working environment by conducting testing when required and in the m","cbCaifTQFUFf5zVf","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifTQFUFf5zVf","pdf",2493589,67,"English","# Introduction\n## Purpose\n## Applicable Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)\n# Definitions\n# How to Identify and Select Service Agents\n## Service Agent General Notes\n## SAMHSA Accredited Laboratories\n## Medical Review Officer (MRO)\n## Specimen Collection Facility\n## Substance Abuse Professional (SAP)\n## Consortia/Third Party Administrator (C/TPA)\n## Service Agent Contracts\n# Step One--The Written Policy\n# Step Two--The Written Program\n## Testing Program\n## Educational Awareness/Assistance Program\n## MIS Reporting Requirements\n## Reporting Requirements\n# Step Three--Conducting the Program\n## Pre-employment Tests\n## Pre-employment Background Checks\n## Random Drug Testing\n## Serious Marine Incident Tests\n## Reasonable Cause Tests\n## Periodic Tests\n## Record Keeping\n## Employee Assistance Program (EAP)\n## Management Information System\n## Return to Duty Process Following a Positive or Non-Negative Chemical Test\n# Frequently Asked Questions\n# Enclosures","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the U.S. Coast Guard drug and alcohol testing program for marine employers?\",\"answer\":\"The program regulations aim to deter illegal use of controlled substances and promote a drug-free, safe work environment for safe passage of passengers and carriage of cargo on U.S. waterways. 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