Federal Register #2026-09290

DOT Final Rule: Revised Drug and Alcohol Testing Procedures for Transportation Workplaces

This final rule from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) revises drug and alcohol testing procedures for transportation workplaces. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of the Secretary - Scope and Impact: - Updates procedures for workplace drug and alcohol testing in the transportation sector - Mandates directly observed urine collection when oral fluid tests are required but unavailable - Updates terminology to align with Executive Order 14168 - Affected Entities: - DOT-regulated entities - Drug testing companies (NAICS Code 541380: Testing Laboratories and Services) - Transportation and warehousing sectors - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is a regulatory update - Products/Services: - No products, part numbers, or service quantities specified - Unique Requirements: - Regulatory compliance with new testing procedures and terminology - No procurement or acquisition actions involved

Description

The U.S. Department of Transportation revises its drug and alcohol testing procedures to require a directly observed urine collection in situations where oral fluid tests are currently required but cannot be conducted because oral fluid testing is not yet available. The rule also updates terminology in these procedures consistent with Executive Order 14168, Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government. This final rule updates drug and alcohol testing procedures for transportation workplaces, emphasizing directly observed urine collection when oral fluid tests are unavailable, and aligns terminology with recent executive orders. The rule is not considered significant and is categorized as a Substantive, Nonsignificant regulation.

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