Office of Drug & Alcohol Policy & Compliance
Overview
The Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance advises the Secretary on national and international drug testing and control issues and is the principal advisor to the Secretary on rules related to the drug and alcohol testing of safety-sensitive transportation employees in aviation, trucking, railroads, mass transit, pipelines, and other transportation industries. The Office publishes regulations and provides official interpretations on drug and alcohol testing, including how to conduct tests, and the evaluation and treatment procedures necessary for returning employees to duty after testing violations. The Office also coordinates the Department’s involvement with the President’s National Drug Control Strategy annually.
Key Resources
- How to find a Substance Abuse Professional
- Preventing Substance Use Begins with Knowledge
- Submitting 2023 Annual Drug and Alcohol Testing Data to DOT
- DOT Agency/USCG Drug and Alcohol Program Manager Information
Most Viewed Pages
- Drug and Alcohol Testing - 49 CFR Part 40
- Drug Testing Cutoffs For Urine
- Employee
- Substance Abuse Professional
- Documents and Forms