Representing the Flight Attendants
of American Airlines
Representing the Flight Attendants of American Airlines
11.13.17 – (LAA/LUS) – DOT Publishes Drug Testing Rule
DOT Publishes Drug Testing Rule – LAA/LUS
Today, the Department of Transportation (DOT) published a final rule that, among other items, expands the Department’s current drug testing panel to include certain semi-synthetic opioids (i.e., hydrocodone, oxycodone, hydromorphone, oxymorphone).
“The opioid crisis is a threat to public safety when it involves safety-sensitive employees involved in the operation of any kind of vehicle or transport,” said Secretary Elaine L. Chao. “The ability to test for a broader range of opioids will advance transportation safety significantly and provide another deterrence to opioid abuse, which will better protect the public and ultimately save lives.”
The new rule takes effect on January 1, 2018.
To learn more about this final rule, including some of the common names for semi-synthetic opioids, visit the DOT web page:
Part 40 Final Rule Summary of Changes >>
Abby Alconcher
APFA National EAP Specialist
EAP[at]www.apfa.org
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