A must-have for any Designated Employer Representative (DER), DER Assistant, or other Drug and Alcohol Program Manager, attorney, or consultant working under United States Coast Guard (USCG) regulations, this publication includes five foundational documents governing USCG drug and alcohol testing protocols:United States Department of Transportation (DOT) regulation 49 CFR Part 40 -- Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs;United States Department of Transportation (DOT) Urine Specimen Collection Guidelines;46 CFR PART 16: Chemical Testing Regulations; 46 CFR PART 4: Marine Casualties and Investigations Regulations; and46 CFR PART 5: Marine Investigation Regulations--Personnel Action RegulationsIn addition, this publication features valuable professional tips from the editor, acclaimed drug and alcohol testing trainer Andrew Easler. Found in the footnotes, these tips assist the reader with: Interpreting language in the regulations;Differentiating between DOT and HHS regulations;Recognizing modern trends in the practical application of federal protocols in workplace testing; andLocating documents and resources referenced in the regulations. This is the perfect supplement for any training program focused on USCG testing programs including initial and refresher training for the DOT USCG Designated Employer Representative (DER) Course.