Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: July 5, 2024) |
Title 49 - Transportation |
Subtitle B - Other Regulations Relating to Transportation |
Chapter VI - Federal Transit Administration, Department of Transportation |
Part 655 - Prevention of Alcohol Misuse and Prohibited Drug Use in Transit Operations |
Subpart A - General |
§ 655.1 - Purpose.
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§ 655.1 Purpose.
The purpose of this part is to establish programs to be implemented by employers that receive financial assistance from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and by contractors of those employers, 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.