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Ensure that the drug and alcohol testing policies
and goals of the Secretary of Transportation are developed and carried
out in a consistent, efficient, and effective manner within the
transportation industries for the ultimate safety and protection
of the traveling public. This is accomplished through program review,
compliance evaluation, and the issuance of consistent guidance material
for DOT Operating Administrations (OAs) and for their regulated
industries.
- Provides expert advice and recommendations on policy matters
to the Secretary of Transportation on drug and alcohol testing
issues at the national and international level.
- Provides guidance to the OAs in developing compliance and enforcement
plans to foster consistency and ensure effectiveness across the
transportation industries.
- Conducts program reviews of OA drug and alcohol industry oversight
procedures.
- In partnership with the OAs, develops drug and alcohol rules
and procedures, and makes appropriate regulatory modifications
for regulated transportation workplace testing.
- Provides DOT regulatory interpretations, technical assistance,
and information to the OAs, the OAs' regulated industries, the
public, and other federal agencies on drug and alcohol testing
and related issues.
- In conjunction with OAs and other appropriate federal agencies
monitors and reviews compliance of drug and alcohol service providers
where deemed necessary.
- Provides consultation, guidance, and technical assistance to
foreign governments and/or foreign industries regarding implementation
of DOT drug and alcohol testing rules.
- Develops and maintains working relationships with industry
association groups and other takeholders relative to drug and
alcohol policies and programs.
- Serves as the DOT liaison with the Office of National Drug Control
Policy(ONDCP), Department of Health and Human Services(DHHS),
and other executive branch agencies concerning demand reduction
activities and workplace substance abuse programs.
- Analyzes and evaluates information and data related to transportation
industries and consults with the OAs in assessing the impact of
compliance effectiveness to determine policy direction.
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