Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 3, March 1, 2024
(1) An applicant for selection as an
apprentice pursuant to OAR 856-015-0025, or an applicant for a trainee license
pursuant to 856-015-0020, 856-015-0023, or 856-015-0030, shall provide all the
following when making application to the Board:
(a) A photocopy of the applicant's current
and valid federal mariner's license.
(b) A photocopy of the "Summary to be
Completed by Medical Practitioner" page 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.
(c) A copy of the current "Medical
Certificate" issued by the U.S. Coast Guard.
(d) One of the following:
(A) employer's documentation that the
applicant has been a participant in maritime employer's random drug testing
program during the 90 days preceding the date of application. If the employer's
documentation indicates a positive result on any of the random drug tests taken
by the applicant, the Board may disqualify the applicant and deny the
application for trainee licensure; or
(B) 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. If the test
results indicate the presence of any of the substances listed in this
paragraph, the Board may disqualify the applicant and deny the application for
trainee licensure.
(e) 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);
and
(B) Any conviction within the
preceding 60 months for any alcohol-related motor vehicle infraction;
and
(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.
(D) A description
of any of the following maritime incidents that occurred while the aplicant was
master, operator or otherwise directing the movement of a vessel, but that did
not result or have not yet resulted in a disciplinary proceeding against the
applicant's federal license or a civil penalty proceeding by the U.S. Coast
Guard:
(i) An accidental grounding;
(ii) An intentional grounding which creates a
hazard to navigation, the environment or to the safety of the vessel;
(iii) An unintended collision or allision
with any object;
(iv) Loss of life
related to the operation of the vessel;
(v) Serious physical injury related to the
operation of the vessel; or
(vi)
Any occurrence resulting in damage to the vessel or other property which may
reasonably be expected to be in excess of $75,000, excluding the cost of
salvage, cleaning, gas-freeing, drydocking or demurrage.
(2) The following may
result in the Board disqualifying an applicant and denying the application for
trainee licensure: A positive result under paragraph (A) of subsection (1)(e)
of the rule; a conviction described in paragraph (B) of subsection (1)(e) of
this rule; or a maritime incident described in paragraph (C) or (D) of
subsection (1)(e) of this rule.
(3)
A failure to provide a complete and truthful report under subsection (1)(e) of
this rule shall result in the Board disqualifying an applicant and denying the
application for trainee licensure.
(4) After being notified of proposed issuance
of apprenticeship certification or trainee licensure, but before issuance of
apprenticeship certification or trainee licensure and assignment to a training
organization, applicants must again submit those items described in subsection
(1)(a) to (d) of this section.
