# Controlled Substances and Alcohol Use and Testing
> **Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration** · Final rule. · Published 2001-08-17 · Effective 2001-08-17 · 66 FR 43097
## Document
- **Document number:** 01-20426
- **Category:** motor-carrier
- **Sub-agency:** Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
- **Federal Register citation:** 66 FR 43097
- **CFR reference:** 49 CFR 382
- **Publication date:** 2001-08-17
- **Effective date:** 2001-08-17
- **DOT docket:** Docket No. FMCSA-2000-8456
## Abstract

The Department of Transportation published its drug and alcohol testing procedures regulations on December 19, 2000. The FMCSA is revising its conforming regulations entitled "Controlled Substances and Alcohol Use and Testing." The purpose of this revision is to make the FMCSA's controlled substances and alcohol testing regulations consistent with DOT's revised testing procedures and to avoid duplication. Additionally, the FMCSA is amending its drug and alcohol testing regulations to update obsolete provisions and to clarify certain provisions of the rules.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2001/08/17/01-20426/controlled-substances-and-alcohol-use-and-testing)
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