WHAT HAPPENS IF THE MEDICAL REVIEW OFFICIAL DETERMINES THE POSITIVE TEST IS THE RESULT OF ILLEGAL DRUG USE?
A. That determination will be sent to EPA and the employee will be subject to the full range of disciplinary action. Such disciplinary action will be determined on a case-by-case basis, be consistent with the Executive Order and EPA’s Drug-Free Workplace Plan, and may range from a reprimand to removal. Any employee found to be using illegal drugs will be referred to the Employee Counseling and Assistance Program. Q. WHAT IF AN EMPLOYEE REFUSES TO TAKE THE TEST? A. The employee will be subject to the full range of disciplinary action. Each situation will be decided on a case-by-case basis. Q. WHAT HAPPENS IF AN EMPLOYEE ENTERS A REHABILITATION PROGRAM BEFORE TESTING? A. The employee may be exempted from random testing for the duration of the rehabilitation if approved by EPA’s Employee Counseling and Assistance Program Administrator or designee. However, the employee will be subject to follow-up testing for one year after finishing rehabilitation. Q. BESIDES RANDOM SAMPLE TESTING, WHAT
