The Office of Drug & Alcohol Policy & Compliance (ODAPC) serves as the principal advisor to the Secretary of Transportation on national and international drug testing and control issues. ODAPC is responsible for publishing, implementing, and providing authoritative interpretations of rules related to the drug and alcohol testing of safety-sensitive transportation employees across various sectors, including aviation, trucking, railroads, mass transit, pipelines, and others. Federal Transit Administration+2U.S. Department of Transportation+2placer.ca.gov+2
Key Responsibilities of ODAPC:
- Regulation Development and Oversight:
- ODAPC develops regulations that outline how drug and alcohol tests should be conducted and specifies the procedures for evaluating and treating employees who violate these regulations before they can return to safety-sensitive duties. U.S. Department of Transportation
- Guidance and Interpretation:
- The office provides official interpretations of drug and alcohol testing regulations, ensuring consistent application across all transportation industries. U.S. Department of Transportation+1placer.ca.gov+1
- Coordination with National Drug Control Strategy:
- ODAPC coordinates the Department of Transportation’s involvement with the President’s National Drug Control Strategy, aligning transportation policies with broader national efforts to control substance abuse. U.S. Department of Transportation
Resources and Support Provided by ODAPC:
- Educational Materials:
- ODAPC offers resources such as the “Employee Handbook,” which provides comprehensive information on DOT drug and alcohol testing regulations, the testing process, and the responsibilities of safety-sensitive employees. Federal Transit Administration
- Regulatory Notices:
- The office issues notices to clarify policies, such as the stance on “recreational” marijuana use, emphasizing that state initiatives permitting marijuana use do not affect DOT’s regulated drug testing program. Department of Coast Guard+1tadts.net+1
- Compliance Assistance:
- ODAPC provides guidance to employers and employees to ensure adherence to drug and alcohol testing regulations, thereby maintaining safety within the transportation sector.
Contact Information:
- Address:
- Office of Drug & Alcohol Policy & Compliance
- 1200 New Jersey Ave, SEfmcsa.dot.gov+3U.S. Department of Transportation+3U.S. Department of Transportation+3
- Washington, DC 20590U.S. Department of Transportation+1U.S. Department of Transportation+1
- Email: ODAPCWebMail@dot.govplacer.ca.gov+5U.S. Department of Transportation+5U.S. Department of Transportation+5
- Phone: 202-366-3784U.S. Department of Transportation+1U.S. Department of Transportation+1
- Alternate Phone: 800-225-3784fmcsa.dot.gov+3U.S. Department of Transportation+3U.S. Department of Transportation+3
- Fax: 202-366-3897Federal Transit Administration+2U.S. Department of Transportation+2U.S. Department of Transportation+2
For more detailed information and access to resources, visit the ODAPC website. U.S. Department of Transportation
By fulfilling these roles, ODAPC plays a crucial part in ensuring that transportation industries operate safely and comply with federal drug and alcohol testing regulations.