Drug & Alcohol Program
Overview
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 has to do with the provision of and service to the public of mass transportation, 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.
What's New
Annual FTA Drug and Alcohol Program National Conference
Registration is open for FTA's annual Drug and Alcohol Program National Conference, March 18-20, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri. The annual workshop provides sessions to foster a better understanding of federal programs, including the Prevention of Alcohol Misuse and Prohibited Drug Use in Transit Operations and USDOT Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing. Learn more.
Tools and Resources
This video describes the effects and consequences of prohibited drug use on personal health, safety and the work environment, and on the signs and symptoms that may indicate prohibited drug use. This video meets the 60-minute training requirement of section 655.14(b)(1) for covered employees.
Legislation and Regulations
- Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs: Addition of Oral Fluid Specimen Testing for Drugs (5/2/2023)
- Prevention of Alcohol Misuse and Prohibited Drug Use in Transit Operations - CY2025 Drug & Alcohol Testing Rates (11/26/2024)
- Final Rule (5/2/2023)
Regulation Update Newsletters
- December 2024 Drug & Alcohol Regulation Newsletter
- Access all Drug & Alcohol Regulation Update Newsletters
Drug & Alcohol MIS Reporting
- Submit your FTA Drug & Alcohol MIS results online: Drug & Alcohol MIS Reporting
Drug & Alcohol Training
- Upcoming Drug & Alcohol Training
Technical Assistance
- For questions regarding the FTA Drug &Alcohol Program, please contact the FTA Drug & Alcohol Program Managers at FTA-DAPM@dot.gov or the hotline at 617-494-6336 or FTA.DAMIS@DOT.GOV.
- Shared Mobility FAQs and Employer Page
- Receive Technical Assistance
Drug & Alcohol Publications
- Access the Drug & Alcohol Publications