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DOT/OST RIN: 2105-AE24 Publication ID: Fall 2016 
Title: Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs: Revision of Substance Abuse Professional Credential Requirement 
Abstract:

This rulemaking would add drug and alcohol counselors certified by the National Association of Forensic Counselors (NAFC), specifically the Master Addictions Counselor (MAC), Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor (CCDC), and Certified Additions Specialist (CFAS), to the list of credentialed professionals eligible to serve as substance abuse professionals (SAPs) under subpart O of 49 CFR part 40. The intended effect of this proposed rule is to expand the list of credentials in 49 CFR part 40.281 to include the MAC, CCDC, and CFAS certified by the NAFC as an acceptable credential to become a SAP in the Department of Transportation´s (DOT) drug and alcohol testing program.

 
Agency: Department of Transportation(DOT)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-Term Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 49 CFR 40   
Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 102, 301, 322, 5331, 20140, 31306, and 45101   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Next Action Undetermined  To Be Determined 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov   Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov  
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Anne Bechdolt
Attorney
Department of Transportation
Office of the Secretary
1200 New Jersey Ave, SE.,
Washington, DC 20590
Phone:202 366-4723
Email: anne.bechdolt@dot.gov