USCG Exam PracticeDrug testing — pre-employment, random, post-incident
Under 46 CFR §16.230, the Commandant may reduce the minimum annual random drug testing rate from 50 percent to 25 percent when which condition is met?
- ✓ The industry random positive rate is less than 1.0 percent for two consecutive calendar years.Correct
- B. The industry random positive rate is less than 2.0 percent for one calendar year.
- C. The industry random positive rate is less than 1.0 percent for one calendar year.
- D. The industry random positive rate is less than 0.5 percent for two consecutive calendar years.
Why A is correct
46 CFR §16.230(f)(2) states the Commandant may lower the rate to 25 percent if data for two consecutive calendar years indicate the positive rate is less than 1.0 percent. A single year or a different threshold does not satisfy the requirement.
Cited:46 CFR §16.230