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What does a Breath Alcohol Technician (BAT) do when a test involves an independent, self-employed owner-operator with a confirmed alcohol concentration of 0.02 or greater, to notify a company representative as required by §40.65(i)?

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FMCSA-D&A-382.105-Q01 tmw.docx (22.17 KB)

Section § 382.105: Testing procedures.

Guidance Q&A

Question 1: What does a Breath Alcohol Technician (BAT) do when a test involves an independent, self-employed owner-operator with a confirmed alcohol concentration of 0.02 or greater, to notify a company representative as required by §40.65(i)?

Guidance: The independent, self-employed owner-operator will be notified by the BAT immediately and the owner-operator’s certification in Step 4 notes that the self-employed owner-operator has been notified. No further notification is necessary. The Breath Alcohol Technician (BAT) will provide copies 1 and 2 to the self-employed owner-operator directly.

Regulatory Topic: Applicability of Section 382.105
Effective Date: Friday, April 4, 1997
Issued Date: Friday, April 4, 1997