Title: FRA Regulation 49 CFR Part 219 - National Drug Screening
Headings: FRA Regulation 49 CFR Part 219
FRA Regulation 49 CFR Part 219
Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
Summary
Covered employee
Types of tests for drugs
Types of tests for alcohol
Definition of accident requiring testing
Reasonable-suspicion determination
Reasonable-cause determination
Pre-duty alcohol use prohibitions
Actions for BACs 0.02 – 0.039
Employee Training
Supervisor Training
Additional Information About Regulation 49
Locomotive Engineers
Employee Referral Programs

Content: Actions for BACs 0.02 – 0.039
The employee cannot be returned to duty until the start of the employee’s next regularly scheduled duty period, but not less than 8 hours following the test. Railroads are prohibited from taking further disciplinary action under their own authority. Employee Training
Employer must provide education materials that explain the requirements of the FRA rules as well as railroad policies and procedures with respect to meeting these requirements. Supervisor Training
A total of three hours of training is required: one-hour on the specific, contemporaneous physical, behavioral, and performance indicators of probable drug use; one- hour of similar training on probable indicators of alcohol use; and one-hour of training on how to determine if an accident qualifies for post-accident testing. Additional Information About Regulation 49
Reportable employee drug and alcohol violations: No requirements to report violations to FRA. Engineers, who are the only certificate holders in the rail industry, will have their certificates reviewed for suspension or revocation by the employer when a FRA violation occurs.