[Barry Neal Cooper]

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Originally asked in NGB forums:

[Barry Neal Cooper]

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Your employer is required to immediately remove you from performing safety-sensitive
functions. You will not be permitted to return to DOT regulated safety-sensitive functions
until you have:

 Undergone an evaluation by a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP). Your
employer must provide you with a list of SAPs that you can use;
 Successfully completed any course, counseling or treatment prescribed by
the SAP prior to returning to service;
 Undergone a follow up evaluation by the same SAP to determine your
compliance with their recommendations; and
 Provided a breath and/or urine specimen that tests negative for drugs
and/or alcohol prior to returning to DOT regulated safety-sensitive
functions.

You will also be subject to unannounced testing for drugs and/or alcohol for at least six
times during the first 12 months of active service with the possibility of unannounced
testing for up to 60 months (as prescribed by the SAP).

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