Subpart O. Subpart O—Substance Abuse Professionals and the Return-to-Duty Process

• § 40.281 - Who is qualified to act as a SAP?
• § 40.283 - How does a certification organization obtain recognition for its members as SAPs?
• § 40.285 - When is a SAP evaluation required?
• § 40.287 - What information is an employer required to provide concerning SAP services to an employee who has a DOT drug and alcohol regulation violation?
• § 40.289 - Are employers required to provide SAP and treatment services to employees?
• § 40.291 - What is the role of the SAP in the evaluation, referral, and treatment process of an employee who has violated DOT agency drug and alcohol testing regulations?
• § 40.293 - What is the SAP's function in conducting the initial evaluation of an employee?
• § 40.295 - May employees or employers seek a second SAP evaluation if they disagree with the first SAP's recommendations?
• § 40.297 - Does anyone have the authority to change a SAP's initial evaluation?
• § 40.299 - What is the SAP's role and what are the limits on a SAP's discretion in referring employees for education and treatment?
• § 40.301 - What is the SAP's function in the follow-up evaluation of an employee?
• § 40.303 - What happens if the SAP believes the employee needs additional treatment, aftercare, or support group services even after the employee returns to safety-sensitive duties?
• § 40.305 - How does the return-to-duty process conclude?
• § 40.307 - What is the SAP's function in prescribing the employee's follow-up tests?
• § 40.309 - What are the employer's responsibilities with respect to the SAP's directions for follow-up tests?
• § 40.311 - What are the requirements concerning SAP reports?