On 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.
ViaData has incorporated this final rule into the Part 40 regulations in WinDOT.