Am I required to request drug and alcohol testing records from the FAA or the U.S. Military for a newly hired safety-sensitive employee?

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No. Because the FAA and U.S. Military are not considered employers, as defined in 14 CFR § 120.7, the requirement to conduct a drug and alcohol records check described in 49 CFR § 40.25 would not apply if the applicant who previously worked for the FAA or the U.S. Military.  

If you wish to request the testing records for a former FAA employee, you may send your request to the FAA’s Internal Substance Abuse Program (ISAP) by faxing your written release to 202-267-3262.  If you have questions, please contact the ISAP Office directly at 202-267-0238.  

If you have any further questions or need additional guidance that is more specific to your situation, please contact the FAA Drug Abatement Division at (202) 267-8442 or drugabatement@faa.gov.  

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Applicable Regulations:

• 14 CFR § 120.7
• 49 CFR § 40.25