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How is driver violation and return-to-duty (RTD) information recorded in the Clearinghouse?

How is driver violation and return-to-duty (RTD) information recorded in the Clearinghouse?

Guidance: 

Per § 382.705, the following individuals must report the following information:

  • Employers, or consortia/third-party administrators (C/TPAs) acting on behalf of an employer, enter drug and alcohol program violation information into the Clearinghouse.
  • Medical review officers (MROs) enter drug violation information.
  • Substance abuse professionals (SAPs) enter the date of initial SAP assessment and date the driver is eligible for RTD testing.
  • Employers enter the negative RTD test result(s) and the date the driver’s follow-up testing plan has been successfully completed.

The driver does not need to be registered in the Clearinghouse for a violation to be added to their Clearinghouse record.

Regulatory Topic: Guidance on Violation and RTD Reporting in the Clearinghouse
Effective Date: Monday, July 22, 2019
Issued Date: Monday, July 22, 2019