Dot Drug Test Guidelines
Frequently Asked Questions Can you please clarify the requirements for a drug and alcohol testing program defined in the standard FTA clauses referencing 49 CFR 655 as it applies to Operational Services Contracts and FRA requirements as defined in 49 CFR 219? My question relates to FTA funded construction contracts. What governs a drug and alcohol testing program for construction contracts? Only those contractors performing a safety sensitive function as described by item number 4 of the definition of Safety Sensitive Function in 49 CFR 655.4 are required to have a drug and alcohol testing program. If you are in doubt concerning a specific contract we will have FTA review it for you. Does 49 CFR 650 only apply to contractors performing safety sensitive services or also to suppliers who provide materials or equipment used in the maintenance of revenue vehicles, i.e. Brake pads, brake drums, engine rebuilds, etc.?
The DOT NPRM states that October 1, 2017 is the implementation date set by the DHHS revisions to the DHHS Mandatory Guidelines which govern all federal drug testing programs. While we do not know the exact timing, typically the DOT would implement the changes to its regulation to coincide with the DHHS effective date (10/1/17).
The drug and alcohol testing requirements do not apply to suppliers of material or equipment used in the maintenance of revenue vehicles. Employees or contractors repairing, rebuilding, or overhauling a vehicle are included under the requirements, as well as anyone performing hands-on maintenance on the systems (rail, train control, etc.) but not someone in a factory that is manufacturing the parts or equipment. Please advise if an SAP, after his/her evaluation of an employee who tested positive for the presence of drugs, can refer the employee to a Marriage and Family Counselor for treatment rather than a Drug and Alcohol Counselor. Our employee Unions are complaining that after the SAP's evaluation, the SAP doesn't always refer the employee for drug and alcohol treatment but sometimes refers the employee to Marriage and Family Counseling. Although FTA's drug and alcohol regulations do not prescribe treatment recommendations of the SAP, it is reasonable for the SAP to recommend a counselor who is able to treat both the underlying issue and the substance abuse.
The, Appendix A, Clause 31 states 'the drug and alcohol testing provisions apply to Operational Service Contracts.' 1999 FTA amended the definition of 'maintaining a revenue service vehicle or equipment' under the safety-sensitive definition, to include persons who perform overhaul and rebuilding services of engines, parts, and vehicles. Math Illustrations Keygen Mac. This not only seems a contradiction, but also seems extreme in the requirements for our maintenance contractors.