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February/March 2001

HEADLINE: FDA Proposes New Major Regulatory Burden on Workplace Onsite
Testing

  • New Part 40 Impacts Collectors
  • It’s The Law: Part 40--The High Cost of Non-Compliance
    By Tom Eden, Esq., Wallace, Jordan, Ratliff & Brandt, L.L.C.
  • Industry Online Forum Unveiled
  • Changes to DOT’s Testing Regulations Are Fused Into DATIA Training Courses
  • Companies Earn NAADATP Status
  • DATIA Incorporation and Strategic Plan Announced at Executive Meetin
  • Member Get A Member Campaign
  • In the Industry News

December 2000/January 2001

HEADLINE: New Part 40 Reflects Industry Concerns

  • DATIA Meets with White House and SBA Regulatory Review Officials on Part 40
  • It’s The Law: Supreme Court Enforces Arbitrator’s Order to Reinstate Employee Despite the Employee’s Multiple Positive Drug Tests
    By Tom Eden, Esq., Wallace, Jordan, Ratliff & Brandt, L.L.C.
  • Washington Update: FAA Proposes $172,500 Fine Against Chautauqua Airlines for Employee Drug and Alcohol Testing Violations
  • Top-Notch Speakers at DATIA’s 5th Annual Conference in Phoenix
  • FDA Says Screening Tests Could Require OTC Approval
  • HHS Issues Draft 3 of Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Drug Testing Programs
  • HHS Continues Lab Inspections
  • CA Implements Proposition 36 for Drug Treatment
  • DATIA Offers Comprehensive Training on New Part 40

October/November 2000

HEADLINE: Reauthorization of Drug-Free Workplace Act Pending in Congress

  • NAADATP Program Receives Industry Applause
  • It’s The Law: Supreme Court Considers Case of Drugs and Safety
    By:Tom Eden, Esq., Wallace, Jordan, Ratliff & Brandt, L.L.C.
  • Washington Update: Alaska to Vote to Legalize Marijuana, Reports Drugtestingnews.com
  • Key Rulemakings from DOT and DHHS in Final Stages, Expected Soon
  • 2nd Draft Mandatory Guidelines Reflect DATIA’s Comments
  • DATIA Responds to Recent Incident Questioning Drug Test
  • Trucking Consortium Official Sentenced in Drug-Fraud Case
  • PMA: Deadlier Ecstasy
  • Personal Medical History Questions During A Drug Test Result in ADA Lawsuit

August/September 2000

HEADLINE: 1st National Accreditation Program for Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs Announced
  • Collector Certification Program Tops 1000
  • It's the Law: EEOC v. Exxon Update: ADA and the Safety Sensitive Employee
    By: Tom Eden, Esq. - Wallace, Jordan, Ratliff & Brandt, L.L.C.
  • Washington Update: DOT Issues Implementation Guidance for New CCF and Indicates Publication of Final Rule on Part 40 by End of 2000 or First Part of 2001
  • DATIA Submits Comments on Draft Mandatory Guidelines
  • Important Certification Policies You Need to Know
  • Procedures Surrounding Use of New Chain of Custody Form
  • Scientific Hair Tests for Ecstasy Introduced
  • Drugtestingnews.com Doubles Its Visitor Traffic

June/July 2000

HEADLINE: HHS Releases First Draft of Revised Mandatory Guidelines
  • It's the Law: Arbitrator Orders Reinstatement Despite the Employee's Multiple Positive Drug Tests: Supreme Court to Review
    By: Tom Eden, Esq. - Wallace, Jordan, Ratliff & Brandt, L.L.C.
  • Washington Update: New CCF Has Been Approved By OMB
  • Onsite Test Kits: Testing for Ecstasy
  • DATIA Members Outline Problems and Recommend Solutions
  • Ecstasy and Your Brain
  • New DATIA Staff
  • Question of the Month

April/May 2000

HEADLINE: DATIA Members Take Charge of Their Future
  • It's the Law: Pre-Employment Drug Testing of the Public Employee: Walking the Fourth
    Amendment Tight Rope [Part III]
    By: Tom Eden, Esq. - Wallace, Jordan, Ratliff & Brandt, L.L.C.
  • Washington Update: FDA Issues Final Rule on Testing Devices
  • Consortium/TPA Seminar Attendees Push for Recognition
  • DATIA Announces New Executive Director
  • Sponsor Drugtestingnews.com
  • DATIA Responds to Part 40 Proposal
  • New CCF and Changes to Part 40
  • Question of the Month

February/March 2000

HEADLINE: DATIA Conference Attendees Swarm Capitol Hill
  • It's the Law: Seven Steps to Protect and Enhance the Profitability of Your Drug Testing Business During Times of
    Regulatory Change
    By: Tom Eden, Esq. - Wallace, Jordan, Ratliff & Brandt, L.L.C.
  • Washington Update: National Transportation Safety Board Makes Recommendations Regarding Prescription and Over-the-Counter Medications
  • SAMHSA Announces Guide to Grant Programs
  • DATIA Launches Drugtestingnews.com!
  • Mark Your Calendars! DATIA 5th Annual Conference
  • DATIA Member Survey Results on DOT Part 40 Are In
     

December 1999/January 2000

HEADLINE: Part 40 Proposed Revisions Raise Many Questions for Industry
  • It's the Law: Post-Accident Drug Testing of the Public Employee: Walking the Fourth Amendment Tight Rope (Part II)
    By: Tom Eden, Esq. - Wallace, Jordan, Ratliff & Brandt, L.L.C.
  • Washington Update: 2000 Random Drug and Alcohol Testing Rates
  • FAA Withdraws Proposed Drug Testing Rule for Employees of Foreign Air Carriers
  • FDA Issues Draft Guidance on OTC Sample Collection System Labeling
  • OMCS Proposes to Deny Exemption Application for Random Testing of Drivers
  • Mayors Call for Increased Use of Drug Testing
  • McCaffrey Calls for Common Sense Demand Reduction Strategy for Olympic Athletes
  • USDOT Conducting Public Meeting on Part 40
  • NMCSA Bill Receives Fast Track Approval; Puts Teeth into Verified Positive Test Results for CDL Holders
  • Drug Use Among Youths Mixed
  • DATIA's 4th Annual Conference to Reach Record Numbers
  • DATIA Responds to Proposed CCF Revisions

October/November 1999

HEADLINE: DATIA Makes Big Imprint on New Federal Chain of Custody Form
  • It's the Law: Post-Accident Drug Testing of the Public Employee
    By: Tom Eden, Esq. - Wallace, Jordan, Ratliff & Brandt, L.L.C.
  • Legislative Update: SBA Awards Grants for Drug Testing Development
  • House Passes E-Signature Bill
  • NMCSA Legislation Could Change Way MROs & C/TPAs Report Driver Test Results
  • Supreme Court Lets Stand Teacher Drug Testing
  • Industry Developing First Ever On-Site Testing Standard Operating Procedures
  • Eduction and Resources DATIA Attendees to Start Y2K in DC!

August/September 1999

HEADLINE: Key Issue Arises About C/TPA's Role in Receiving Test Results
  • It's the Law: Questions Impacting Reliable On-Site* Workplace Drug Screening: One Minute Audit
    By: Tom Eden, Esq. - Wallace, Jordan, Ratliff & Brandt, L.L.C.
  • Legislative Update: DATIA Submits Testimony In Support of Student Drug Testing
  • SBA Grants Still Under Consideration
  • Why DATIA is Unique: We Are Your Voice in Washington on Crucial Issues
    By: Jeffrey C. Smith - DATIA President
  • Member Profile: Diane Schwimmer - Doctors Review Service

June/July 1999

HEADLINE: SAMHSA Finds that Small Employers Have HighestPercentage of Drug/Alcohol Users
  • It's the Law: Insurance Coverage: Put Yours to the Test
  • Legislative Update: DoT Asks for Comments about SAP Certification
  • What's Happening in the States?
  • FHWA Maintains 50 Percent Random Rates
  • DATIA's Stamp of Approval: Top Ten Reasons to Seek Certification
  • Internet Searchable Database to be Expanded

April/May 1999

HEADLINE: Drug Free Workplace Grants In Review Process
  • DATIA Announces New Professional Collector Certification
  • Legislative Update: Congress Renews Support for Student Drug Testing
  • DATIA's Legislative Agenda Heats Up
  • Meeting Recap - Standing Room Only at DATIA's Annual Meeting
  • Insurance Program - Professional Liability Insurance for Professional Drug and Alcohol Testing Services Announced
February/March 1999
HEADLINE: Conference to Highlight Industry Changes and Innovation
  • What is a Digital Signature?
  • The Americans with Disabilities Act: What is Current Use of Drugs?
  • SAMHSA Finds Favorable Results with On-Site Test Study
  • Senate Bill Introduced to Speed Review of Alternative Specimens
  • DATIA Asks Members for Comments on CCF
  • FTA Expands Drug Testing Scope
  • Tina Hayes, Operations Manager - WPCI - Scottsbluff, NE
December/January 1999
HEADLINE: FTA Recognizes DATIA's Concerns In AllowingLaw Enforcement Post-Accident Testing
  • Considerations for Random Drug Testing Programs
  • State Legislatures Continue to Expand Drug-Free Workplace Objectives
  • SBA Slow Moving on Workplace Bill
  • DATIA Requests Participation in CCF Review
  • Does Recent Approval of Medical Marijuana Affect You?
  • Opiate Testing Level Raise Formalized December 1
  • DATIA Member Sends Important Warning
  • Colleen Wienhoff, President
    Wienhoff & Associates (Boise, ID)

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