Drug and Alcohol

The Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 mandated the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations to combat prohibited drug use and alcohol misuse in the transportation industry. For that portion of the transportation industry having to do with the provision of and service to the public of “mass transportation,” the FTA is the agency delegated with the authority and responsibility for issuing these implementing rules. These rules are encompassed in 49 CFR Part 655, Prevention of Alcohol Misuse and Prohibited Drug Use in Transit Operations.

 The Winter, 2011 Issue of the Drug and Alcohol Regulation Updates Newsletter has been published.

Register for the 7th Annual FTA Drug and Alcohol Program National Conference, to be held in April, 2012 in Miami, Florida!

Prescription and Over-the-Counter Medications Tool Kit  (September, 2011 Version) has been published.

 DOT Publishes Final Rule regarding the use of the Federal Drug Testing Custody and Control Form (CCF)

  FTA Drug and Alcohol Audit Questions  - Updated August, 2011.

  FTA One-Day Seminar Schedule has been updated.

Presentations from the 6th Annual FTA Drug and Alcohol Program National Conference, held in April 2011, are available.

What's New Drug and Alcohol Regulation Updates Newsletter Issue 47 The Winter issue includes: • 7th Annual FTA Drug and Alcohol Program National Conference in Miami • Five Practices Mistaken for Regulations • Automatic Sinks and Toilets Pose Challenge • DAMIS Annual Reports due March 15th Prescription and Over-the-Counter Medications Tool Kit (September, 2011 Version) This Toolkit is a compilation of policies, procedures, forms, and training resources that represent the best practices being used throughout the U.S. by a variety of transit systems. FTA Substance Abuse Training Sessions FTA is providing a series of one-day seminars designed to facilitate employers' compliance with DOT's 49 CFR Part 40 and FTA's 49 CFR Part 655.