DOT doesn't approve automotive lighting fixtures, it just writes regulations and certifies manufacturers that are capable of building compliant lighting fixtures. So the question is, are the lights actually in compliance with DOT regulations? If so, great. If not, you'll probably never get caught, but please don't use them unless you can be sure the lights are actually better than DOT regulations require (e.g. European headlights, which don't comply with DOT beam patterns but are actually quite a bit better). It's not just about your safety, it's also about the safety of the people you'll blind on dark roads.
That being said, DRLs are for location-marking only, and provide no meaningful beam-projection, so glare is basically a non-issue day or night. They simply aren't bright enough to blind anyone, much like taillights or side markers, so even though they're built into the headlamp, it's entirely possible that DOT might not have any regulations at all for DRLs.