Save the Date! 14th Annual Drug and Alcohol Program National Conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin from April 2-4, 2019. FTA Minimum Random Testing Rate Will Increase To 50% - FTA publishes special edition of Drug and Alcohol Updates Newsletter (October, 2018) 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 requirements of section 655.14(b)(1) for covered employees.) Department of Transportation (DOT) publishes final rule effective January 1, 2018. Rule adds four semi-synthetic opioids. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approves revised Federal Drug Testing Custody and Control Form (CCF). Annual MIS Notification Letters sent to FTA grantees - 12/28 FTA requires employers that receive financial assistance from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and by contractors of those employers, to implement programs, as specified in 49 CFR Part 655, that are designed to help prevent accidents, injuries, and fatalities resulting from the misuse of alcohol and use of prohibited drugs by employees who perform safety-sensitive functions. Updated: Wednesday, August 21, 2019
