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DOT Adds 4 More Drugs to Testing List

Construction Equipment

Department of Transportation issued a final rule yesterday that expands DOT's current drug testing panel to include some semi-synthetic opioids; Hydrocodon - Trade names Norco, Vicodin, Lortab, Vicoprofen and Riboxen. DOT-regulated employers will be required to test for these highly abused opioids beginning on Jan.

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Understanding the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program

Construction Business Owner

Both the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) are taking an increasingly strenuous enforcement approach to the disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) compliance requirements contained in 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 26.

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Marijuana Regulation at Work: Your Responsibilities

Safety Services Company

Marijuana Regulation at Work. Understandably, marijuana regulation at work has been a topic of much discussion in the media and at the state and federal regulatory levels over the past few years. State and Federal Usage Regulations. DOT Workplaces. Bus and truck drivers. Subway operators. Subway operators. Ship captains.

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How the Government Shutdown Affects the Department of Transportation DBE Regulations

Best Practices Construction Law

Thanks to my partner, Mark Leach , for sharing an example of how the shutdown has affected the transportation and road building industry. Last year, the Department of Transportation issued a notice of proposed rulemaking for changes to the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) regulations. Image: Marina Noordegraaf.

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Federal Infrastructure Bill Paves the Way Toward More Transportation Infrastructure Public-Private Partnerships

Constructlaw

DOT has allocated approximately $16.9 Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation (TIFIA) loans are a crucial source of financing for certain surface transportation projects, such as highways and bridges, because they offer low interest, long-term financing. surface transportation P3s that have reached financial close.

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Why You Should Understand DBE Laws and Regulations

Best Practices Construction Law

I recently spoke to a group of highway contractors about disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) laws and regulations and some of the different policies among the state departments of transportation. Financial agreements between prime and DBE contractors. Joint bank accounts with prime and DBE contractor. Image: derkeskey.

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'Twas the Night Before Christmas.and Comments Were Due on DBE Rule Changes

Best Practices Construction Law

Companies involved in federal-aid highway, airport, and other transit construction contracts will have more than visions of sugar plums on December 24, 2012, when comments are due on proposed Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) regulations. Responsiveness versus Responsibility. with respect to price, materials, schedules, etc.).

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