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Public Comment Open: Drug and Alcohol Testing for Certain Commercial Drivers

Original title: [FMCSA] Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals: Techniques for Preventing and Enforcing Controlled Substance and Alcohol Violations among Non-Commercial Driver's License Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers

August 22, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This notice invites public input on how the government tracks drug and alcohol testing data for specific commercial drivers, which may influence future enforcement procedures and reporting requirements for motor carriers.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Commercial motor vehicle drivers without a CDL

These drivers are the subject of the information collection activities regarding drug and alcohol violation enforcement.

Motor carriers

These entities are responsible for compliance with drug and alcohol testing regulations for their drivers.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 22, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is seeking public feedback on its data collection methods regarding drug and alcohol violation enforcement for drivers of s who do not hold a commercial driver's license (CDL). This notice is part of the standard federal process for reviewing and approving agency .

Key Facts

The FMCSA is requesting public comment on information collection activities related to drug and alcohol violation enforcement.
The scope of this collection specifically concerns drivers of commercial motor vehicles who do not possess a commercial driver's license (CDL).
The deadline for submitting public comments is August 22, 2026, at 3:59:59 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can submit a comment?

The notice is open for public comment, meaning any interested individual or organization may submit feedback.

What is the purpose of this comment period?

It is part of the federal regulatory process to review and approve how the FMCSA collects information regarding drug and alcohol testing enforcement.

Why It Matters

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Extended Comment Window

The comment deadline is set for August 2026, indicating a long-term administrative review cycle.

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Sources

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