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Regulatory Compliance & Legal Framework Flashcards

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  1. Under DOT regulations, who bears the cost of the SAP evaluation and any required education or treatment?

    Answer: The employee

    Under 49 CFR Part 40, the employee is responsible for paying for the SAP evaluation and any required treatment or education, unless the employer's policy or a collective bargaining agreement provides otherwise.

  2. A follow-up testing plan established by a SAP under 49 CFR Part 40 must include at minimum:

    Answer: 6 tests in the first 12 months following return to duty

    The SAP must establish a follow-up testing plan of at least 6 tests in the first 12 months after the employee's return to safety-sensitive duty.

  3. Which DOT regulation governs drug and alcohol testing for aviation employees performing safety-sensitive functions?

    Answer: 14 CFR Part 120

    FAA drug and alcohol testing requirements for aviation employees in safety-sensitive roles are contained in 14 CFR Part 120.

  4. Under 49 CFR Part 40, the SAP's follow-up testing plan may extend beyond 12 months for up to:

    Answer: 60 months

    A SAP may require follow-up testing for up to 60 months (5 years) following an employee's return to safety-sensitive duty.

  5. An employer receives a SAP's return-to-duty recommendation. Before the employee can resume safety-sensitive functions, the employer must ensure:

    Answer: A return-to-duty drug or alcohol test is conducted and results are negative

    The employer must ensure a return-to-duty test is conducted with a verified negative result before allowing the employee to perform safety-sensitive functions.

  6. Which of the following correctly describes the DOT's position on SAPs providing services via telehealth or telephone?

    Answer: The initial face-to-face evaluation must be in-person; follow-up may use telehealth if the SAP determines it appropriate

    DOT requires the initial evaluation to be face-to-face, but subsequent follow-up evaluations may be conducted via telehealth at the SAP's clinical discretion.

  7. Under FMCSA regulations, a CDL driver who has violated a DOT drug and alcohol rule is prohibited from operating a CMV until they have:

    Answer: Successfully completed the return-to-duty process per 49 CFR Part 40 Subpart O

    A CDL driver cannot return to safety-sensitive CMV operation until successfully completing the full return-to-duty process outlined in 49 CFR Part 40 Subpart O.