02-25185. Highway Safety Programs; Model Specifications for Devices To Measure Breath Alcohol  

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    AGENCY:

    National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, DOT.

    ACTION:

    Notice.

    SUMMARY:

    This notice amends the Conforming Products List for instruments that conform to the Model Specifications for Evidential Breath Testing Devices (58 FR 48705).

    EFFECTIVE DATE:

    October 3, 2002.

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    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

    Dr. James F. Frank, Research and Technology Office, Behavioral Research Division (NTI-131), National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590; Telephone: (202) 366-5593.

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    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    On November 5, 1973, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) published the Standards for Devices to Measure Breath Alcohol (38 FR 30459). A Qualified Products List of Evidential Breath Measurement Devices comprised of instruments that met this standard was first issued on November 21, 1974 (39 FR 41399).

    On December 14, 1984 (49 FR 48854), NHTSA converted this standard to Model Specifications for Evidential Breath Testing Devices, and published a Conforming Products List (CPL) of instruments that were found to conform to the Model Specifications as Appendix D to that notice (49 FR 48864).

    On September 17, 1993, NHTSA published a notice (58 FR 48705) to amend the Model Specifications. The notice changed the alcohol concentration levels at which instruments are evaluated, from 0.000, 0.050, 0.101, and 0.151 BAC, to 0.000, 0.020, 0.040, 0.080, and 0.160 BAC; added a test for the presence of acetone; and expanded the definition of alcohol to include other low molecular weight alcohols including methyl or isopropyl. On July 21, 2000, the most recent amendment to the Conforming Products List (CPL) was published (65 FR 45419), identifying those instruments found to conform with the Model Specifications.

    Since the last publication of the CPL, seven (7) instruments have been evaluated and found to meet the model specifications, as amended on September 17, 1993, for mobile and non-mobile use. In alphabetical order by company, they are: (1) Alert J4X.ec manufactured by Alcohol Countermeasure Systems, Inc. of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. This is a hand held device that uses a fuel cell sensor and is powered by an internal battery. (2) Intoxilyzer 8000 manufactured by CMI, Inc. of Owensboro, KY. This is a non-dispersive infrared device which uses the 3.4 micron and the 9 micron band for measurement of alcohol. It is powered by 120 volts AC power or by 12 volts DC power from a car battery. (3) Intoxilyzer S-D5 manufactured by CMI, Inc. of Owensboro, KY. This device is a hand-held device that uses a fuel cell sensor. (4) The new Alco-Sensor III with serial numbers above 1,200,000. This is an enhanced version of the earlier Alco-Sensor III. The enhanced version has a new fuel cell and a microprocessor that improves performance. It is a hand held device intended for stationary or roadside operations. As indicated, it uses a fuel cell sensor and is powered by an internal battery. (5) The Intox EC/IR 2 manufactured by Intoximeters, Inc. of St. Louis, Missouri. This is a bench top device intended primarily for use in stationary operations. It uses a fuel cell sensor and can be powered by either 110 volts AC or 9 volts DC power sources. (6) The FC 10, manufactured by Lifeloc Technologies, Inc. of Wheat Ridge, CO. This is a handheld device that uses a fuel cell sensor. (7) The FC 20, also manufactured by Lifeloc Technologies, Inc. of Wheat Ridge, CO. This is also a handheld device that uses a fuel cell sensor. The Lifeloc FC 20 is similar to the FC 10 except that it has additional features that are not addressed by the model specifications.

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    The CPL has been amended to add the seven instruments identified above to the list, and to remove the three instruments also identified above.

    In accordance with the foregoing, the CPL is therefore amended, as set forth below.

    Conforming Products List of Evidential Breath Measurement Devices

    Manufacturer and modelMobileNonmobile
    Alcohol Countermeasure Systems Corp., Mississauga, Ontario, Canada:
    Alert J3AD*XX
    Alert J4X.ecXX
    PBA3000CXX
    BAC Systems, Inc., Ontario, Canada: Breath Analysis Computer*XX
    CAMEC Ltd., North Shields, Tyne and Ware, England: IR Breath Analyzer*XX
    CMI, Inc., Owensboro, KY:
    Intoxilyzer Model:
    200XX
    200DXX
    300XX
    400XX
    400PAXX
    1400XX
    4011*XX
    4011A*XX
    4011AS*XX
    4011AS-A*XX
    4011AS-AQ*XX
    4011 AW*XX
    4011A27-10100*XX
    4011A27-10100 with filter*XX
    5000XX
    5000 (w/Cal. Vapor Re-Circ.)XX
    5000 (w/3/8″ ID Hose option)XX
    5000CDXX
    5000CD/FG5XX
    5000ENXX
    5000 (CAL DOJ)XX
    5000VAXX
    8000XX
    PAC 1200*XX
    S-D2XX
    S-D5XX
    Draeger Safety, Inc., Durango, CO:
    Alcotest Model:
    7010*XX
    7110*XX
    7110 MKIIIXX
    7110 MKIII-CXX
    7410XX
    7410 PlusXX
    Breathalyzer Model:
    900*XX
    900A*XX
    900BG*XX
    7410XX
    7410-IIXX
    Gall's Inc., Lexington, KY: Alcohol Detection System-A.D.S. 500XX
    Intoximeters, Inc., St. Louis, MO:
    Photo Electric Intoximeter*X
    GC Intoximeter MK II*XX
    GC Intoximeter MK IV*XX
    Auto Intoximeter*XX
    Intoximeter Model:
    3000*XX
    3000 (rev B1)*XX
    3000 (rev B2)*XX
    3000 (rev B2A)*XX
    3000 (rev B2A) w/FM option*XX
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    3000 (Fuel Cell)*XX
    3000 D*XX
    3000 DFC*XX
    AlcomonitorX
    Alcomonitor CCXX
    Alco-Sensor IIIXX
    Alco-Sensor III (Enhanced with Serial Numbers above 1,200,000)XX
    Alco-Sensor IVXX
    Alco-Sensor IV-XLXX
    Alco-Sensor AZXX
    RBT-AZXX
    RBT IIIXX
    RBT III-AXX
    RBT IVXX
    RBT IV with CEM (cell enhancement module)XX
    Intox EC/IRXX
    Intox EC/IR 2XX
    Portable Intox EC/IRXX
    Komyo Kitagawa, Kogyo, K.K.:
    Alcolyzer DPA-2*XX
    Breath Alcohol Meter PAM 101B*XX
    Lifeloc Technologies, Inc., (formerly Lifeloc, Inc.), Wheat Ridge, CO:
    PBA 3000BXX
    PBA 3000-P*XX
    PBA 3000CXX
    Alcohol Data SensorXX
    PhoenixXX
    FC 10XX
    FC 20XX
    Lion Laboratories, Ltd., Cardiff, Wales, UK:
    Alcolmeter Model:
    300XX
    400XX
    SD-2*XX
    EBA*XX
    Intoxilyzer Model:
    200XX
    200DXX
    1400XX
    5000 CD/FG5XX
    5000 ENXX
    Luckey Laboratories, San Bernadino, CA:
    Alco-Analyzer Model:
    1000*X
    2000*X
    National Draeger, Inc., Durango, CO:
    Alcotest Model:
    7010*XX
    7110*XX
    7110 MKIIIXX
    7110 MKIII-CXX
    7410XX
    7410 PlusXX
    Breathalyzer Model:
    900*XX
    900A*XX
    900BG*XX
    7410XX
    7410-IIXX
    National Patent Analytical Systems, Inc., Mansfield, OH:
    BAC DataMaster (with or without the Delta-1 accessory)XX
    BAC Verifier Datamaster (with or without the Delta-1 accessory)XX
    DataMaster cdm (with or without the Delta-1 accessory)XX
    Omicron Systems, Palo Alto, CA:
    Intoxilyzer Model:
    4011*XX
    4011AW*XX
    Plus 4 Engineering, Minturn, CO: 5000 Plus4*XX
    Seres, Paris, France:
    Alco MasterXX
    AlcoproXX
    Siemans-Allis, Cherry Hill, NJ:
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    Alcomat*XX
    Alcomat F*XX
    Smith and Wesson Electronics, Springfield, MA:
    Breathalyzer Model:
    900*XX
    900A*XX
    1000*XX
    2000*XX
    2000 (non-Humidity Sensor)*XX
    Sound-Off, Inc., Hudsonville, MI:
    AlcoDataXX
    Seres Alco MasterXX
    Seres AlcoproXX
    Stephenson Corp.:
    Breathalyzer 900*XX
    U.S. Alcohol Testing, Inc./Protection Devices, Inc., Rancho Cucamonga, CA:
    Alco-Analyzer 1000X
    Alco-Analyzer 2000X
    Alco-Analyzer 2100XX
    Verax Systems, Inc., Fairport, NY:
    BAC Verifier*XX
    BAC Verifier DatamasterXX
    BAC Verifier Datamaster II*XX
    * Instruments marked with an asterisk (*) meet the Model Specifications detailed in 49 FR 48854 (December 14, 1984) (i.e., instruments tested at 0.000, 0.050, 0.101, and 0.151 BAC.) Instruments not marked with an asterisk meet the Model Specifications detailed in 58 FR 48705 (September 17, 1993), and were tested at BACs = 0.000, 0.020, 0.040, 0.080, and 0.160. All instruments that meet the Model Specifications currently in effect (dated September 17, 1993) also meet the Model Specifications for Screening Devices to Measure Alcohol in Bodily Fluids.
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    (23 U.S.C. 402; delegations of authority at 49 CFR 1.50 and 501.1)

    Issued on: September 27, 2002.

    Marilena Amoni,

    Associate Administrator for Program Development and Delivery.

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    [FR Doc. 02-25185 Filed 10-2-02; 8:45 am]

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Document Information

Effective Date:
10/3/2002
Published:
10/03/2002
Department:
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Entry Type:
Notice
Action:
Notice.
Document Number:
02-25185
Dates:
October 3, 2002.
Pages:
62091-62094 (4 pages)
Docket Numbers:
Docket No. NHTSA-02-13409
PDF File:
02-25185.pdf