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Transportation Glossary
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Medical Review Officer (MRO)

A licensed physician with detailed knowledge of substance abuse disorders and drug testing; an accredited physician who can review the results of drug and alcohol tests for transit employees. A MRO is mandatory for certain transit agencies under the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Regulations. The definition and qualifications for an MRO are included in 49 CFR Part 40.

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