§ 711.42 - Medical assessment for drug abuse.

(a) Except as otherwise provided by this section, a medical assessment for illegal drug use by DOE employees shall be conducted under DOE Order 3792.3, “Drug-Free Federal Workplace Testing Implementation Program,” or any successor order issued by DOE.

(b) Except as otherwise provided by this section, a medical assessment for illegal drug use by DOE contractor employees shall be conducted under 10 CFR part 707, “Workplace Substance Abuse Programs at DOE Sites.”

(c) In each case of drug abuse, the SOMD, in consultation with the designated psychologist, shall evaluate the individual for evidence of psychological impairment and make a recommendation to the PAP certifying official as to the individual's reliability.

(d) If an individual successfully completes an SOMD-approved drug rehabilitation program, DOE may reinstate the individual in the PAP based on the SOMD's follow-up evaluation and recommendation. The individual reinstated will be subject to SOMD-directed unannounced tests for illegal drugs and relevant counseling for 3 years.