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Part 40 DOT Policies Notice

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Drug_Testing_Part_40_Employer_Notice_changes.pdf

DOT Drug Testing: Employer DOT Policies – the Part 40 Changes

The DOT Agencies & United States Coast Guard (USCG) have provided guidance to DOT-regulated employers about what their DOT policies will need to contain about the changes to 49 CFR Part 40, which are effective January 1, 2018.

  1. The Federal Transit Administration, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Aviation Administration, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, and USCG take this position:
Regulatory Topic: Drug and Alcohol Testing
Effective Date: Tuesday, November 28, 2017
Issued Date: Friday, December 1, 2017