Issue	Last Updated	Format
Issue 39	Spring, 2009	pdf
Court Rules - Direct Observation Rule Stands as Written MRO Procedures Clarified 4th Annual Drug and Alcohol Program National Conference Biggest Yet ODAPC Names New Senior Policy Advisor Random Selection Methods Makers of "Whizzinator" Plead Guilty in Federal Court Questions & Answers Common Audit Findings Rx and OTC Medications DOT's 10 Steps to Collection Site Security and Integrity Video Free Training Available
Issue 38	Winter, 2009	pdf
Direct Observation for Return-to-Duty and Follow-up Testing On Hold Random Rates Remain Same for 2009 FTA Drug and Alcohol Program National Conference in Nashville 2008 MIS Reports Swart Named Director of ODAPC Rx/OTC Medication Research Underway-Transit Systems Requested to Complete Questionnaire Questions & Answers Common Audit Findings Rx and OTC Medications DOT's Direct Observation Procedures Available Online Forty HHS Certified Labs Remain
Issue 37	Summer, 2008	pdf	html
Final Rule Makes Validity Testing Mandatory Required and Recommended Policy Modifications 42 HHS Certified Labs Conduct Validity Testing Specimen Collectors Have Increased Responsibility Additional Instructions for MROs Questions & Answers Common Audit Findings Prescription Sedatives and Tranquilizers Prescription Pain Relievers
Issue 36	Spring, 2008	pdf	html
IFR Authorizes Release of Information When Required by State Law MIS Report Late Notices Out Soon Conference Presentations Available Pre-employment Test Refusals Clarified for Collectors Fluids Must be Monitored During Waiting Period Detailed Test Result Data Available Detailed Drug and Alcohol Test Results (2005) QUESTIONS & ANSWERS Common Audit Findings Rx/OTC Use and the Older Transit Driver Chantix: A Safety Risk Revised Best Practices Manual Available
Issue 35	Winter, 2008	pdf	html
Register Now for the 3rd Annual FTA D&A Program National Conference Random Testing Rates Remain the Same for 2008 MIS Reporting Process Unchanged Collection Site Scrutiny Continues List of EBTs Expanded Meth Labs - Know What to Look For Questions & Answers Common Audit Findings Abuse of Cough and Cold Medicine Increasing Kibbles & Bits? Transportation Safety Institute Course Offerings ODAPC Employer Page
Issue 34	Fall, 2007	pdf	html
Collection Site Security and Integrity Focus of Attention 3rd Annual FTA Drug and Alcohol National Conference Announced 2007 National Drug-Free Work Week On-Call Employee Pre-Duty Alcohol Use TSI Expands Course Offerings, Includes Reasonable Suspicion Seminar Transit Positive Drug Test Results Lower Than U.S. Workforce Florida Training Video Available Same Standards Apply for Taxi and Paratransit Providers "Ancillary Vehicles" Defined for Post-Accident Testing Sources of SAP Training and Examination Increase Employers Have Final Word on Test Refusals Physicians Need Additional Training to Assess Driver Impairment Guide to Assessing Driver Ability
Issue 33	Winter, 2007	pdf	html
Random Testing Rate for Drugs Lowered to 25% 2nd Annual FTA Drug & Alcohol National Conference Announced Post-Accident Threshold Cards Available New EBTs Added to List Pre-employment Test Refusal Clarified List of Qualified SAPs Expanded MIS On-Line Reporting Clarification 2007 FTA Substance Abuse Seminars and TSI Course Offerings Misuse and Abuse of Prescription Medications
Issue 32	Spring, 2006	pdf	html
Drug and Alcohol Program National Conference is Success Sources of Qualified SAPs NPRM Proposes Elimination of Duplicative Testing Requirement NPRM Proposes Codification of Coast Guard Rule Applicability Docket Comment Procedure New Freedom and JARC Guidance Coming Soon Information on Recidivism Still Being Gathered Rx/OTC in Top Ten List of Associated Factors in Truck Accidents Sources of Information on Rx/OTC
Issue 31	Winter, 2006	pdf	html
Random Rates Remain the Same FTA Drug and Alcohol Program National Conference Specimen Validity Requirement Topic of NPRM MIS Reporting Process Same as Last Year Transit Police, Homeland Security and Testing FTA Seeking Info on Recidivism Cold Season Has Safety Consequences Time to Empty Your Medicine Chest
Issue 30	Fall, 2005	pdf	html
FTA Drug & Alcohol Program National Conference Announced 2002 Annual Report Published Internet Reporting a Success GAO Addresses Drug Test Defraud Issue Validity Testing Permitted, Not Required FTA/ODAPC Provides Assistance Substance Abuse Seminars to be Scheduled Previous DOT Test Record Request Clarified CCF/ATF Errors Cause Compliance Problems Consumer Alert on Breath Testing Devices SAP Compliance is Transit System's Responsibility Subcontractor Exemption Applies Only to Maintenance Common Audit Findings -Old and New Policy on Negative Dilute Must Be Stated Dietary Supplements -Are They Safe?
Issue 29	Winter, 2005	pdf	html
MIS Reports Due March 15 Random Rates Unchanged Electronic Edition of Newsletter Specimen Validity Testing TSI Offers Training Oversight Remains Responsibility of Grantee Common Collection Mistakes Should be Avoided ODAPC 411 Amphetamines Impair Driving
Issue 28	Summer, 2004	pdf	html
New FTA Drug and Alcohol Program Manager Director of Transit Safety and Security Named Newsletter Goes Electronic 2005 Substance Abuse Seminars Announced Continuing Ed/Refresher Training Due for Some Awaiting DHHS' Alternative Testing Final Rule SAP Compliance Problematic for Zero Tolerance Systems Social Security Number on CCF DOT Validity Test NPRM Expected Soon Employees Covered by More Than One Mode New Releases of Drug Test Results? MRO Procedure Clarified -Adulterant/Split Specimen Testing Model Transit Rx/OTC Approach
Issue 27	Spring, 2004	pdf	html
ODAPC Director Appointed Contact Us About Future Editions DHHS Establishes Validity Test Standards DOT Encourages Comments on DHHS' Alternative Testing NPRM MRO Continuing Ed Deadline Nears List of Certified Labs Continues to Shrink Prescription Drugs: Benefits and Risks
Issue 26	Winter, 2004	pdf	html
Key Policy Makers on the Move Newsletter to Go Electronic Random Testing Raters Remain the Same Calculating the Number of Random Tests MTS Forms Due March 15 SAMSHA Considering Alternative Testing Wait Between Alcohol Test Clarified Special Events Contractors Clarified End of Shift Testing
Issue 25	Summer, 2003	pdf	html
HIPAA and DOT Rules Don't Conflict New Validity Test Standard Announced Lift Accidents May Require Tests Rx/OTC Toolkit Available Effective Oversight Need not be Costly Work Place Drug Use Lowest in 14 Years Documenting Rx/OTC Involvement in Accidents
Issue 24	Spring, 2003	pdf	html
Drug & Alcohol Discussion Forum Announced Drug & Alcohol Audit Questions Revised Hosts Needed for Substance Abuse Seminars FTA Drug & Alcohol Program -Topic at CTAA MIS Reports Must be Maintained in Files Split Specimen Collection Form Alternative Testing Methods Not Approved for DOT Use Coast Guard Still Follows DOT Testing Procedures Service Agent Update -Agencies Offer SAP Exams US Supreme Court to Hear ADA/Drug Rehab Case Ohio Supreme Court Prohibits Testing Injured Workers List of States Prohibiting Adulterants Expands Rx/OTC Medications -Employer Rx/OTC Policy Guidance
Issue 23	Fall, 2002	pdf	html
Evaluation Concludes Benefits Out Weigh Cost 2003 Random Testing Rates Remain the Same FTA Resource Materials Available Service Agent Deadlines Near One DOT MIS Form Proposed 2002 MIS Reporting Process Unchanged Over-the-Counter Medications- Are They Safe?
Issue 22	Summer, 2002	pdf	html
Revised Implementation Guidelines Available Rx/OTC- New Newsletter Feature DOT Provides Sample Release of Information Form FTA Funded Ferry Boat Operators Coverage Clarified Testing at End of Shift "Release of Info Form -49 CFR Part 40 Drug & Alcohol Testing" FTA Announces Seminar Schedule FTA Produces Rx/OTC Toolkit -Available in fall Safety-sensitive Employee Guidelines for Use of Rx & OTCs
Issue 21	Spring, 2002	pdf	html
"Best Practices" Out in spring Hosts Needed for Part 655 Briefings Audit Process Resumes Re-Audits Underway SC Supreme Court Prohibits Sale of Urine HEMP Product Controversy Continues Alcohol Found in Unsuspecting Places Information Release Required National Database of Rule Violators not Practical
Issue 20	Winter, 2002	pdf	html
Keep Focused on Safety Part 655 Briefings Offered 2002 Random Rates Established Systems Selected to Submit MIS Reports Use of New Forms Required Role of the "DER" Clarified Test Result Summary & Corresponding Employer Action
Issue 19	Summer, 2001	pdf	html
Part 655 is Final!! DOT Publishes Part of Technical Amendments Part 655 Summarized FTA Offers Training on Part 655 Flight Attendant Awarded $$$ in Drug Test Case Supreme Court Decides Medical Use of Marijuana Case New DOT Collection and SAP Guidelines Part 40 Technical Amendments Designated Employer Representative Defined Arbitrators Prohibited from Substitution Judgment for MROs Test Refusals Definition Expanded
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