Contributor - Accidents and Regulations

Contributor - Accidents and Regulations

Gordon Gilbert

&nbsp;

 


Four opioids will be added to the DOT's drug-testing requirements for specified flying and ground personnel. Under <a href="https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2017-11-13/pdf/2017-24397.pdf">new rulemaking</a> from the U.S. Department of Transportation, effective on Jan. 1, 2017, drug tests of covered personnel must include hydrocodone, hydromorphone, oxymorphone and oxycodone, in addition to the drugs for which testing is already required: marijuana, cocaine, amphetamines and phencyclidine (PCP).

 


This final rule is based on a DOT notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) published on Jan. 23, 2017. Also adopted are a clarification of certain existing drug-testing program provisions and definitions, technical amendments, and the removal of the requirement for employers and consortium/third-party administrators to submit blind specimens.

 


“Opioid abuse and related problems are a major national concern,” the DOT said. “Transportation industries are not immune to this trend and the safety issues it raises. Consequently, the department proposed including these substances in its testing panel, not only for consistency with HHS Mandatory Guidelines, but as a response to a national problem that can affect transportation safety.”

 


The DOT received 52 comments on the proposed addition of the specified opioids from transportation industry associations, drug and alcohol testing industry companies and associations, doctors and medical groups, labor organizations, and individuals. Of those comments, 41 supported the NPRM’s proposal.

News about bills, laws, regulations and other governmental decisions affecting aviation and aerospace. Topics include FAA re-authorizations, taxes on fuel and aviation activities, environmental legislation, ICAO decisions, governmental mediation of labor conflicts and World Trade Organization disputes and decisions.

Opioids Added To Drug Testing Rules   

Ccovered employees will be tested for hydrocodon, hydromorphone, oxymorphone and oxycodone, in addition to other drugs such as marijuana and cocaine.

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Charles Alcock

Kaleyesus Bekele

News and issues concerning the aviation charter and fractional-ownership industries and markets, including company announcements, regulations, new developments and labor issues.

News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

Industry group presses for regulatory progress and continuity across the continent 

African Bizav Strives for Greater Market Opportunity

Amy Wilder

News about simulators and training procedures, as well as workforce.

News and issues concerning general aviation, specifically airplanes and helicopters powered by piston and alternative engines (i.e., non-turbine powered aircraft). Subjects include aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

Rule would not apply to insulin-treated diabetes

FAA Proposes Easing Medical Approvals for Diabetic Pilots

Kerry Lynch

News and issues relating to international air transport and cargo carriers, national airlines and regional airlines, including aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

More In Regulations and Government

African Bizav Strives for Greater Market Opportunity

Industry group presses for regulatory progress and continuity across the continent

FAA Proposes Easing Medical Approvals for Diabetic Pilots

Rule would not apply to insulin-treated diabetes

Congress OKs Stopgap Government Funding Measure

Move averts potential shutdown

Longtime Bizav Attorney Gary Garofalo Flies West

His career spanned more than five and a half decades

New Treasury Rule Limits LLC Information Reporting

The revision relaxes some provisions of the Corporate Transparency Act

Nancy Kassebaum, Architect of GA Product Liability Reform, Dies

Kassebaum pushed through the General Aviation Revitalization Act

Nav Canada Increases ATC Service Charges

Increased fees are to recover pandemic shortfall

FAA InFO Outlines CVR Upgrade Deadlines

Larger new bizav aircraft face 2027 deadline, while small new turbine bizav aircraft have 2029 deadline

AIN Products

SUBSCRIPTIONS

RESOURCES

ABOUT AIN