Part 40 Final Rule – DOT Summary of Changes https://www.transportation.gov/ODAPC/Notice_Summary_Nov_2024 11/05/2024 – Final Rule (effective 12/05/2024) November 5th, 2024 Department of Transportation (DOT) published a final rule in the Federal Register (89 FR 87792). This final rule amends the DOT’s regulated industry drug testing program primarily as it relates to oral fluid testing. This final rule amends the DOT’s regulated industry drug testing program primarily as it relates to oral fluid testing. When is the final rule effective? The final rule is effective December 5, 2024. What does this mean for collectors? 1) The rule clarifies that a qualified urine collector (§ 40.33) is not a qualified oral fluid collector (§ 40.35), and vice-versa. 2) The rule provides temporary…
