If test results are returned as negative, the individual's status shall be changed to temporary duty with pay. All covered employees shall be subject to random, unannounced drug and alcohol testing. Lower testing percentage rates will be authorized based on the performance guidelines set forth in the FHWA Regulations. The fact that such individual has been selected for random testing must remain strictly confidential until a day the individual is scheduled to perform the safety-sensitive function. The individual selected must submit to testing as directed that day, and report to the testing facility immediately upon being so notified.
Covered employees are subject to both drug and alcohol random testing.
Random tested employees, including employees whose regular duties are not driving, shall be in a regular pay status while waiting test results and shall continue their safety-sensitive functions without restriction. Upon notification of positive test results, random tested employees shall immediately cease the performance of safety-sensitive duties and be placed in a leave status pending evaluation by the designated substance abuse professional until disciplinary or dismissal proceedings are completed. Return to Duty Testing Employees who previously tested positive on a drug or alcohol test must submit to a return to duty test and test negative prior to returning to duty. Additionally, prior to returning to duty, the employee must have completed any recommended treatment or actions made by the designated substance abuse professional. Such treatment or actions shall be at the individual employee's expense and the employee will be in a leave without pay status until the actual commencement of authorized duties.