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COMDTINST 16722.4
JUNE 28,1995
COMMANDANT INSTRUCTION 16722.4
Subj: ENFORCEMENT OF THE CHEMICAL TESTING REGULATIONS
1.
PURPOSE. The purpose of this Instruction is to promulgate policy and procedures for
enforcement of the Chemical Testing regulations at Title 46 Code of Federal Regulations Part
16 (46 CFR 16).
2.
ACTION. The Chief of the Headquarters Office of M, District Commanders, and
Commanding Officers of marine safety and marine inspection offices shall insure compliance
with the requirements of this Instruction.
3.
BACKGROUND. In 1988, the Coast Guard, in concert with other U. S. Department of
Transportation (DOT) modal adminis- trations, published regulations in 46 CFR 16 to
prescribe the minimum standards, procedures, and means to be used to test for the use of