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Drug and Alcohol Testing

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DOT Rule 49 CFR Part 40 Section 40.363

Subpart R - Public Interest Exclusions§ 40.363 On what basis may the Department issue a PIE?

(a) If you are a service agent, the Department may issue a PIE concerning you if we determine that you have failed or refused to provide drug or alcohol testing services consistent with the requirements...

DOT Rule 49 CFR Part 40 Section 40.361

Subpart R - Public Interest Exclusions§ 40.361 What is the purpose of a public interest exclusion (PIE)?

(a) To protect the public interest, including protecting transportation employers and employees from serious noncompliance with DOT drug and alcohol testing rules, the Department's policy is...

DOT Rule 49 CFR Part 40 Section 40.355 Q&A

§§ 40.73; 40.191; 40.193; 40.333; 40.355(i)                      07/14

QUESTION:

When may a collector give an employee permission to leave a collection site?

ANSWER:

A...

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DOT Rule 49 CFR Part 40 Section 40.379

Subpart R - Public Interest Exclusions§ 40.379 How do you contest the issuance of a PIE?

(a) If you receive a NOPE, you may contest the issuance of the PIE.

(b) If you want to contest the proposed PIE, you must provide the Director information and argument in opposition to the proposed PIE...

DOT Rule 49 CFR Part 40 Section 40.11

Subpart B - Employer Responsibilities

§ 40.11 What are the general responsibilities of employers under this regulation?

(a) As an employer, you are responsible for meeting all applicable requirements and procedures of this part.

(b) You are responsible for all actions of your...

DOT Rule 49 CFR Part 40 Section 40.17

Subpart B - Employer Responsibilities§ 40.17  Is an employer responsible for obtaining information from its service agents?

Yes, as an employer, you are responsible for obtaining information required by this part from your service agents. This is true whether or not you choose to use a C/TPA...

Notice on the IFR

Notice: Federal Drug Testing Custody and Control Form & Technical Amendment

49 CFR Part 40 - Interim Final Rule (IFR)Effective October 1, 2010

The IFR provides instructions to employers, collectors, laboratories, and Medical Review Officers (MROs) for use of the new Department of...

DOT Rule 49 CFR Part 40 Section 40.309

Subpart O - Substance Abuse Professionals and the Return-to-Duty Process§ 40.309 What are the employer's responsibilities with respect to the SAP's directions for follow-up tests? (a) As the employer, you must carry out the SAP's follow-up testing requirements. You may not allow the employee...