FAA Final Rule Combines All The Current Drug And Alcohol Testing Requirements

By Daniel Baxter

On May 14, 2009, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a final rule which combines its drug and alcohol testing regulations. This rule is effective July 13, 2009.

The final rule combines all the current FAA drug and alcohol testing requirements (14 CFR part 121, including appendices I and J, parts 135, 61, 63, and 65, as well as, part 91) into a single part – 14 CFR Part 120.

If you would like to know more about these rule changes please click on link for a copy of this final rule.