The Official Newsletter for AAMRO 

Today, May 2, 2023, the Department of Transportation (DOT) published a final rule that, among other items, authorizes employers to use oral fluid drug testing as an alternative testing methodology to urine drug testing. The final rule also:

  • harmonizes with pertinent section of the HHS oral fluid Mandatory Guidelines,
  • clarifies certain Part 40 provisions that cover urine drug testing procedures,
  • removes provisions that are no longer necessary,
  • adds eight new definitions, clarifying language to definitions and web links, and
  • updates provisions to address issues that have risen in recent years.

To learn more about this final rule, view the rule at https://www.transportation.gov/odapc/frpubs.


DOT Part 40 https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=44edbc0e557a4cc5ff03365810ee5b1c&mc=true&node=pt49.1.40&rgn=div5

Oral Fluid Drug Testing to the Federal Register.
 

They are now working on finalizing a new universal Custody and Control Form that will cover both urine and oral fluid testing, as well as an updated MRO guidance document.
 

 

Drug & Alcohol Clearninghouse Registration is now open.  

Drug & Alcohol Clearninghouse Learning Center Link