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Drug and Alcohol Testing

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Notice on the IFR

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

49 CFR Part 40 - Interim Final Rule (IFR)  

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July 2012 Part 40 Questions and Answers

The Office of General Counsel and Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance of the Department of Transportation are providing this question and answer. It constitutes an official and authoritative guidance and interpretation concerning 49 CFR Part 40 (see 49 CFR 40.5). This Question and...

Pre-Employment Alcohol Testing

Originally Issued 09/01 Revised 03/10 Question

Can an employer wishing to conduct pre-employment alcohol testing, do so?

Answer A DOT-regulated employer (except under USCG rules) wishing to conduct pre-employment alcohol testing under DOT authority may do so if certain...

HIPAA Statement

General Issue Update Published July 2006 Question

Are employers and their service agents in the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing program required to obtain employee written authorizations in order to disclose drug and alcohol testing information?

Answer...

July 2008 Part 40 Questions and Answers

About this Document

The Office of General Counsel and Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance of the Department of Transportation are providing these questions and answers. They constitute official and authoritative guidance and interpretation concerning 49 CFR Part 40 (see 49 CFR 40...

July 2006 Part 40 Questions and Answers

The Office of General Counsel and Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance of the Department of Transportation are providing these questions and answers. They constitute official and authoritative guidance and interpretation concerning 49 CFR Part 40 (see 49 CFR 40.5).

 

June 2004 Part 40 Questions and Answers

The Office of General Counsel and Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance of the Department of Transportation are providing these questions and answers. They constitute official and authoritative guidance and interpretation concerning 49 CFR Part 40 (see 49 CFR 40.5).

November 2003 Part 40 Questions and Answers

About this Document

The Office of General Counsel and Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance of the Department of Transportation are providing these questions and answers. They constitute official and authoritative guidance and interpretation concerning 49 CFR Part 40 (see 49 CFR 40.5...

January 2002 Part 40 Questions and Answers

The Office of General Counsel and Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance of the Department of Transportation are providing these questions and answers. They constitute official and authoritative guidance and interpretation concerning 49 CFR Part 40 (see 49 CFR 40.5).

These...