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This guidance is not legally binding in its own right and will not be relied upon by the Department as a separate basis for affirmative enforcement action or other administrative penalty. Conformity with this guidance (as distinct from existing statute and regulations, including 49 CFR Parts 40 and 382) is voluntary only. Nonconformity with this guidance will not affect rights and obligations under existing statutes and regulation.

Federal Regulations in Part 382.601(b)(12) also require motor carriers to update their drug and alcohol testing policy.

The following is a checklist of the necessary steps to be ready for 1/6/2020: FMCSA also has an excellent FAQ section of the clearinghouse that is very helpful: https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/FAQ

If not already done, open a portal account for your

USDOT #: https://portal.fmcsa.dot.gov/login make sure to select DACH Admin as one of the allowable roles.

Create an account with the Clearinghouse and link the portal account and clearinghouse account: https:// clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/

1. Issue updated company policy to all drivers, drivers should sign model policy and receive printed educational material.

2. Purchase bundled query plan from the clearinghouse that suits your business model. This feature should be active in November.