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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...

DOT Rule 49 CFR Part 40 Section 40.307 Q&A

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DOT Rule 49 CFR Part 40 Section 40.307

Subpart O - Substance Abuse Professionals and the Return-to-Duty Process § 40.307 What is the SAP's function in prescribing the employee's follow-up tests? (a) As a SAP, for each employee who has committed a DOT drug or alcohol regulation violation, and who seeks to resume the...

DOT Rule 49 CFR Part 40 Section 40.305

Subpart O - Substance Abuse Professionals and the Return-to-Duty Process § 40.305 How does the return-to-duty process conclude? (a) As the employer, if you decide that you want to permit the employee to return to the performance of safety-sensitive functions, you must ensure that...

DOT Rule 49 CFR Part 40 Section 40.303

Subpart O - Substance Abuse Professionals and the Return-to-Duty Process§ 40.303 What happens if the SAP believes the employee needs additional treatment, aftercare, or support group services even after the employee returns to safety-sensitive duties? (a) As a SAP, if you believe that ongoing...

DOT Rule 49 CFR Part 40 Section 40.301

Subpart O - Substance Abuse Professionals and the Return-to-Duty Process § 40.301 What is the SAP's function in the follow-up evaluation of an employee? (a) As a SAP, after you have prescribed assistance under §40.293, you must re-evaluate the employee to determine if the employee...

DOT Rule 49 CFR Part 40 Section 40.299

Subpart O - Substance Abuse Professionals and the Return-to-Duty Process§ 40.299 What is the SAP's role and what are the limits on a SAP's discretion in referring employees for education and treatment? (a) As a SAP, upon your determination of the best recommendation for assistance, you will...

DOT Rule 49 CFR Part 40 Section 40.297

Subpart O - Substance Abuse Professionals and the Return-to-Duty Process § 40.297 Does anyone have the authority to change a SAP's initial evaluation?

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, no one (e.g., an employer, employee, a managed-care provider, any service agent)...

DOT Rule 49 CFR Part 40 Section 40.295

Subpart O - Substance Abuse Professionals and the Return-to-Duty Process§ 40.295 May employees or employers seek a second SAP evaluation if they disagree with the first SAP's recommendations? (a) As an employee with a DOT drug and alcohol regulation violation, when you have been evaluated by a...

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