Federal Register #FMCSA-2026-0727

FMCSA Requests Comment on Renewal of CDL Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Information Collection

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), under the Department of Transportation, is seeking public comment on the renewal of its Information Collection Request (ICR) for the Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. - Government Buyer: - Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Department of Transportation - Purpose and Scope: - Renewal of information collection related to the national clearinghouse for commercial driver drug and alcohol violations - Supports regulatory enforcement and safety by tracking violations and return-to-duty (RTD) compliance - Stakeholders and Requirements: - Employers, medical review officers, substance abuse professionals, and state agencies must query and report violations - Ensures drivers who violate drug and alcohol regulations are not allowed to perform safety-sensitive functions until completing RTD procedures - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is a regulatory information collection activity, not a procurement of products or services - Request is for public comment on the necessity, burden, and quality of the information collection

Description

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announces its plan to submit a renewal request for the Information Collection Request (ICR) related to the Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. This clearinghouse maintains records of commercial drivers who test positive for controlled substances or alcohol misuse and ensures compliance with return-to-duty processes before resuming safety-sensitive functions. The notice invites public comments on the necessity, burden, and quality of the information collection to support ongoing regulatory enforcement and safety improvements.

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