What does 49 CFR 40.26 (What form must an employer use to report Management Information System (MIS) data to a DOT agency?) require?

Short answer

An employer must use the U.S. Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Testing MIS Data Collection Form to report Management Information System (MIS) data to a DOT agency. The form and instructions are referenced at appendix J to part 40.

The rule says

"You must use the U.S. Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Testing MIS Data Collection Form to report that data." (49 CFR 40.26)

"You must use the form and instructions referenced at appendix J to part 40." (49 CFR 40.26)

In plain English

When reporting MIS data to a DOT agency, employers must use the specified form to ensure compliance. In a real audit, inspectors will check for the correct use of this form and adherence to the instructions.

What to do

• Use the U.S. Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Testing MIS Data Collection Form for reporting MIS data.
• Refer to appendix J to part 40 for form instructions.
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of the MIS report to the DOT agency.
• Verify that the report is submitted in accordance with the rule requirements, including dates for submission and method of reporting.