Or. Admin. R. 856-010-0008

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 8, August 1, 2024

Section 856-010-0008 - Trainee and Apprentice Application Requirements

(1) An applicant for selection as an apprentice pursuant to OAR 856-010-0014(1) through (5), or an applicant for selection as a trainee pursuant to 856-010-0014(12) through (14), 856-010-0018, or 856-010-0026, shall provide the following when making application to the Board:

(a) A photocopy of the applicant's most recent U.S. Coast Guard physical examination report form, completed and signed by a physician licensed in the United States, verifying that the applicant meets the physical, medical and mental criteria required to qualify for the federal mariner's license held by the applicant.

(b) One of the following:

(A) Proof the applicant has been a participant in maritime employer's random drug testing program during the 90 days preceding the date of application; or

(B) Negative results of a test performed within the preceding 30 days for the presence in the applicant of cocaine, opiates, marijuana (THC or its metabolites), amphetamines and PCP (phencyclidine). Testing must be in accordance with the U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security guidelines outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations. A positive drug test must be reported to the Board.

(c) A report prepared by the applicant that identifies the following:

(A) Any positive results within the preceding 60 months of any tests for the presence in the applicant of cocaine, opiates, marijuana (THC or its metabolites), amphetamines or PCP (phencyclidine).

(B) Any conviction within the preceding 60 months for any alcohol-related motor vehicle infraction.

(C) A description of any maritime incidents occurring while the applicant was master, operator or otherwise directing the movement of a vessel, that resulted in either a disciplinary proceeding against the applicant's federal license or a civil penalty proceeding by the U.S. Coast Guard, and the final disposition of any such proceedings.

(2) During the selection process, and upon request by the Board, but before commencement of any training, applicants must again submit those items described in subsection (1)(a), (b)(B) and (c) of this section."

Or. Admin. R. 856-010-0008

BMP 2-2009, f. 6-19-09, cert. ef. 6-23-09

Stat. Auth.: ORS 776

Stas. Implemented: ORS 776.115 & 776.345