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July 14, 2015 NEW

Proposals Could Lead to Changes in Drug-Testing Rules


The Department of Health and Human Services recently published two NPRMs that aim to revise the current drug-and-alcohol testing programs for federal employees, including those of the DOT. While the proposed changes would initially apply only to pilot, mechanic and flight attendant employees of the DOT/FAA, some agencies, including the DOT, are required to follow these guidelines in developing drug-testing programs for their regulated industries. However, the DOT could not adopt these or any other revisions to the drug/alcohol testing regulations without issuing its own NPRM.

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