DOT Rule 49 CFR Part 40 Section 40.369

Subpart R - Public Interest Exclusions§ 40.369 What is the discretion of an initiating official in starting a PIE proceeding?

(a) Initiating officials have broad discretion in deciding whether to start a PIE proceeding.

(b) In exercising this discretion, the initiating official must...

DOT Rule 49 CFR Part 40 Section 40.367

Subpart R - Public Interest Exclusions§ 40.367 Who initiates a PIE proceeding?

The following DOT officials may initiate a PIE proceeding:

(a) The drug and alcohol program manager of a DOT agency;

(b) An official of ODAPC, other than the Director; or

(c) The designee of any of...

DOT Rule 49 CFR Part 40 Section 40.365

Subpart R - Public Interest Exclusions § 40.365 What is the Department's policy concerning starting a PIE proceeding?

(a) It is the Department's policy to start a PIE proceeding only in cases of serious, uncorrected noncompliance with the provisions of this part, affecting such matters as...

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...

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Surpasses previous year’s record-setting number

WASHINGTON – The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today announced that its enforcement of federal rail safety rules has led to the highest-ever civil penalty collection rate in the agency’s 50-...

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