Qualifications for performing a safety audit or investigation.

(a) An FMCSA employee or contractor, or a State or local government employee or contractor funded through the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program, who was qualified to perform a safety audit or investigation, including review, before August 27, 2021, may perform a safety audit or investigation, including review, if the individual complies with § 385.203(b). (b) An individual who was not qualified to perform a safety audit or investigation, including review, before August 27, 2021, may perform a safety audit or investigation, including review, after complying with the requirements of § 385.203(a). [86 FR 48044, Aug. 27, 2021]