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A crewmember on an uninspected passenger vessel is not required by law to hold a USCG credential, does not perform duties directly related to safe operation, and is not assigned emergency passenger-control duties. Under 46 CFR §16.230, is this individual covered by the mandatory random drug testing program?

  1. A. Yes, because all crewmembers on uninspected vessels carrying passengers are automatically covered.
  2. No, because the individual does not meet any of the criteria listed in §16.230(b) for uninspected vessels.Correct
  3. C. Yes, because the marine employer must include all personnel in the random pool regardless of duties.
  4. D. No, but only if the vessel carries fewer than six passengers for hire.

Why B is correct

46 CFR §16.230(b) limits mandatory random testing on uninspected vessels to crewmembers who: hold a required USCG credential, perform duties directly related to safe operation, perform patrolman/watchman duties, or are assigned emergency passenger-control duties. An individual meeting none of those criteria is not a covered crewmember.

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