FAA Seeks Feedback on Renewing Aviation Drug Testing Paperwork
Published Date: 4/24/2026
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Summary
The FAA is asking for public feedback as it seeks to renew its drug and alcohol testing program for certain aviation workers, including foreign repair stations. This program helps keep the skies safe by making sure employers follow testing rules. Comments are due by June 23, 2026, and the renewal won’t add new costs but keeps important safety checks in place.
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Aviation Employers: Continued Testing Reporting
If you run or manage a regulated aviation employer or contractor, you must continue to provide drug and alcohol testing program information under the FAA renewal. The FAA estimates about 7,159 affected entities, an average burden of about 1 hour per response, and a total annual burden of 325,188 hours; the renewal says it will not add new costs but preserves the testing and oversight requirements.
Foreign Repair Stations: Specific Record Requirements
Certificated foreign repair stations that must comply with the FAA's rule must provide specified program development, training, testing, and parent-corporation information; the collection lists five categories of information specific to foreign repair stations.
Safety-Sensitive Workers: Testing and Employer Action
If you are a flight crewmember or other safety-sensitive aviation employee, the FAA collects and uses testing information so employers take appropriate action when employees test positive for drugs, engage in prohibited alcohol conduct, or refuse testing.
Electronic Submissions and Flexible Recordkeeping
The FAA estimates that at least 80% of responses are submitted electronically, and remaining recordkeeping may be kept in any form respondents choose, which gives businesses flexibility in how they comply with the information collection.
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