Regulations and Government
Opioids Being Added To FAA Drug-testing Rules
Hydrocodone, hydromorphone, oxymorphone and oxycodone would be added to the FAA’s urine testing requirements for commercial pilots and aircraft mechanics.

The U.S. DOT is proposing to amend its drug-testing program to add four opioids—hydrocodone, hydromorphone, oxymorphone and oxycodone—to the FAA’s urine testing requirements applicable to certain commercial pilots, aircraft mechanics and other covered employees in specified transportation services.

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