# Who initiates a PIE proceeding?

**Citation:** 49 CFR 40.367  
**Type / status:** regulation / current  
**Agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration  
**Effective:** 2026-08-18  
**Published:** Not stated

The following DOT officials may initiate a PIE proceeding:

(a) The drug and alcohol program manager of a DOT agency;

(b) An official of ODAPC, other than the Director; or

(c) The designee of any of these officials.

## Document text

The following DOT officials may initiate a PIE proceeding:

(a) The drug and alcohol program manager of a DOT agency;

(b) An official of ODAPC, other than the Director; or

(c) The designee of any of these officials.

## Provenance

- Official: Yes
- Source: <https://www.ecfr.gov/on/2026-08-18/title-49/section-40.367>
- Source ID: `ecfr`
- SHA-256: `9d61088cc246243ce5813ac2bf4f63c3b0d2eaeb5b399e69fa118b03619575fc`
- Retrieved: 2026-08-20T05:54:21.729Z
- Exported: 2026-08-23T04:16:30.594Z
- Document slug: `49-cfr-40-367`

### Source metadata

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