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May employers report the results of drug or alcohol tests not required by the Department of Transportation (DOT) to the Clearinghouse?

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Guidance clarifying that non-DOT rest results may not be reported to the Clearinghouse

Q&A

May employers report the results of drug or alcohol tests not required by the Department of Transportation (DOT) to the Clearinghouse?

Guidance: 

No. Only results of DOT drug or alcohol tests or refusals conducted under the authority of 49 CFR part 382 may be reported to the Clearinghouse. While employers may conduct drug and alcohol testing that is outside the scope of the DOT testing requirements, positive test results or refusals for non-DOT testing may not be reported to the Clearinghouse.

Regulatory Topic: Guidance clarifying that non-DOT rest results may not be reported to the Clearinghouse
Effective Date: Monday, July 22, 2019
Issued Date: Monday, July 22, 2019