PHMSA - Drug & Alcohol Testing

Drug & Alcohol Program

PHMSA conducts drug and alcohol testing of transporters of hazardous materials in order to deter and detect illegal drug use and alcohol misuse in the pipeline industry.

Drug & Alcohol Regulations

49 CFR Part 199 (PHMSA drug and alcohol testing regulation) and 49 CFR Part 40 (DOT drug and alcohol testing regulation) require operators to conduct drug and alcohol testing of covered employees who perform operation, maintenance, or emergency-response functions regulated by 49 CFR Parts 192, 193, or 195.

49 CFR Part 199 (PHMSA Regulation)

49 CFR Part 40 (DOT Regulation)

Reporting Information

Management Information System (MIS) report forms are used to collect pertinent drug and alcohol data from pipeline operators.

Reporting Forms & Instructions page

Reporting Website

Website Instructions

Manual Reporting Form (PDF)

Manual Instructions