[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 35 (Friday, February 21, 1997)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 7946-7947] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-4202] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Research and Special Programs Administration 49 CFR Part 199 [Docket No. PS-152; Amendment 199-14] RIN 2137-AC95 Reporting of Drug and Alcohol Testing Results AGENCY: Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA), DOT. ACTION: Confirmation of direct final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This document confirms the effective date of the direct final rule that amends the Drug and Alcohol Testing Rules to allow the optional reporting of drug and alcohol testing results to RSPA by computer disk. EFFECTIVE DATE: The direct final rule published on December 12, 1996 at 61 FR 65364 is effective April 11, 1997. [[Page 7947]] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On December 12, 1996, RSPA published a direct final rule, 61 FR 65364-65365, titled ``Reporting of Drug and Alcohol Testing Results.'' In that publication, RSPA stated that if it did not receive adverse comments by February 10, 1997, it would publish a confirmation notice within 15 days. RSPA received no adverse comments. Therefore, this document confirms that the direct final rule cited above will become effective on April 11, 1997. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marvin Fell, (202) 366-6205, regarding the subject matter of this document, or the Dockets Unit (202) 366- 4453, for copies of this document or other information in the docket. Issued in Washington, DC February 13, 1997. Richard B. Felder, Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety. [FR Doc. 97-4202 Filed 2-20-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-60-P