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Adequate Breath Sample: a sample of breath that when delivered is sufficient for analysis by an approved breath test device. Arrestee: a person who has been arrested for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a related offense. Assistant Director: The Deputy Director of the Forensic Chemistry Section with the Massachusetts Department of State Police Crime Laboratory, who shall be appointed by the Colonel. Blood Alcohol Content (BAC): the number of grams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood; or the number of grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath. Breath alcohol content is also known as blood alcohol concentration, blood alcohol level and BAC. Blood Test Analyst (BTA): a Forensic Scientist of the Massachusetts Department of State Police Crime Laboratory who performs blood alcohol analysis. Breath Test Device: an instrument and its components, used as a confirmatory test, that complies with M.G.L. c. 90, § 24K, that is capable of quantifying the amount of alcohol in a breath sample or Control standard. (MA REG. # 1309, Dated 3-25-16) 2.02: continued Breath Test Instructor (BTI): a breath test operator who has completed the uniform statewide instructor training program. Breath Test Operator (BTO): a designated individual who has completed the uniform statewide training and certification program. Only a certified breath test operator can administer a breath test. Colonel: the Colonel of the Massachusetts Department of State Police. Committee: the Municipal Police Training Committee. Control Standard: a sample of known alcohol concentration used to demonstrate the breath test device is operating properly. Cylinder: the component that contains a known alcohol concentration in gaseous state. Director: the Director of the Massachusetts Department of State Police Crime Laboratory, who shall be appointed by the Colonel. Officer in Charge (OIC): a breath test operator responsible for maintaining the breath test device and breath test documentation. The Officer in Charge is the keeper of the breath test records for instruments assigned to his or her individual department or barracks. The State Police Academy (SPA): the statewide training facility for the Massachusetts Department of State Police.