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DATIA eNews - June 25 - July 1, 2009 |
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Summary: Chief Minister Of Jammu & Kashmir Seeks Assistance For Modernizing Drug Testing. DATIA Fall Courses For 2009. Last Chance To Sign-Up For A DATIA 2009-2010 Committee. Member Question Of The Week: How long is a Collection Site Required to keep copy three of the CCF? |
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DATIA eNews - June 18 - 24, 2009 |
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Summary: Utah Next In Line For Welfare Recipient Drug Testing? DATIA Quick Reminders. SAMHSA Releases New Report On State Drug Use. Question of the Week: If during a DOT collection, the specimen is out of the acceptable temperature range and the donor refuses to give a second sample does the collector disgard the initial sample or send it to the lab? |
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U.S. Court of Appeals Upholds DOT Regulations |
On Friday, May 15, 2009 the U.S. Court of Appeals upheld the DOT's regulatory requirement to require direct observation collections for all follow-up and return-to-duty testing. The regulation was originally published in June 2008 and was scheduled to go into effect on August 25,2008. The DOT delayed implementation of this provision on August 22, 2008, however, pending the U.S. Court of Appeals' decision. DATIA has contacted the DOT regarding the new effective date of this provision and will keep members informed. Because there is an opportunity for the parties to seek rehearing of the Court’s ruling, the Court’s stay of the direct observation rule continues in effect. Direct observation collections for follow-up and return-to-duty testing will remain an employer’s option for the duration of the rehearing process. As the DOT provides status updates, we will relay these to you on a regular basis. Full text of the Court's decision can be viewed here.
On Friday, May 15, 2009 the U.S. Court of Appeals upheld the DOT's regulatory requirement to require direct observation collections for all follow-up and return-to-duty testing. The regulation was originally published in June 2008 and was scheduled to go into effect on August 25, 2008. The DOT delayed implementation of this provision on August 22, 2008, however, pending the U.S. Court of Appeals' decision. DATIA has contacted the DOT regarding the new effective date of this provision and will keep members informed. Full text of the Court's decision can be viewed here. |
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FAA Combines Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations |
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On May 14, 2009, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a final rule that combines its drug and alcohol testing regulations. This rule is effective July 13, 2009. The final rule combines all the current FAA drug and alcohol testing requirements (14 CFR part 121, including appendices I and J, parts 135, 61, 63, and 65, as well as, part 91) into a single part – 14 CFR Part 120. Since the FAA is working on a major revision to its drug and alcohol testing regulations, it felt it was best to pull the existing regulations together in one place in the interim. The FAA believes this will clarify the current requirements for testing, and simplify locating specific provisions and changes to those provisions for those individuals and entities with drug and alcohol testing programs. The complete new regulations can be viewed here. |
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2010 International Forum For Drug and Alcohol Testing Just Announced |
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Per Bjorklov and Drugtest Scandinavia recently announced the second international drug testing conference. With the success of the 2008 conference in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Drugtest Scandinavia is pleased to announce the upcoming dates for the 2010 International Forum for Drug and Alcohol Testing which will take place in Barcelona, Spain. This conference will span April 14th and 15th from 9:00AM to 5PM each day. To read the full information please visit their website or view the pdf here. |
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