PHMSA - Interpretations & Guidance

Guidance and Interpretations

Rulings and guidance for pipeline and LNG operator drug and alcohol testing programs.

Guidance

Interpretations

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View interpretations of Drug & Alcohol regulation-specific regulations:

	49 CFR 199
	Control of Drug Use in Natural Gas, Liquefied Natural Gas, and Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Operations

	199.1
	Scope and Compliance; Subpart A - Drug Testing

	199.3
	Definitions: Sub-Part A - Drug Testing

	199.7
	Anti-Drug Plan

	199.9
	Use of Persons Who Fail or Refuse a Drug Test

	199.11
	Drug Tests Required

	199.15
	Review of Drug Testing Results

	199.19
	Employee Assistance Program

	199.21
	Contractor Employees

	199.23
	Recordkeeping; Subpart A - Drug Testing

	199.243
	Referral, Evaluation, and Treatment

	49 CFR 40
	Procedures for Transportation Workplace

	40.1
	Who does this regulation cover?

	40.3
	What do the terms used in this regulation mean?

	40.21
	May an employer stand down an employee before the MRO has completed the verification process?

	40.23
	What actions do employers take after receiving verified test results?

	40.25
	Must an employer check on the drug and alcohol testing record of employees it is intending to use to perform safety-sensitive duties?

	40.29
	Where is other information on employer responsibilities found in this regulation?

	40.33
	What training requirements must a collector meet?

	40.35
	What information about the DER must employers provide to collectors?

	40.63
	What steps does the collector take in the collection process before the employee provides a urine specimen?

	40.69
	How is a monitored collection conducted?

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