DOT Mode |
Regulation Requiring Random Testing |
Who is Subject to Testing? |
Minimum Annual Drug Testing Rate |
Minimum Annual Alcohol Testing Rate |
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) |
49 CFR
Part 382.305 |
All employers with drivers possessing a Commercial Drivers License (CDL), regardless of size, randomly test their CDL licensed drivers using a scientifically valid method. This includes Canadian and Mexican carriers whose drivers operate in the United States and who possess a Canadian CDL or a Licencia Federal de Conductor. |
50% |
10% |
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) |
14 CFR
Part 121
Appendix I and J |
All Part 121 and Part 135 Certificate holders, an operator as defined in §135.1(c), or air traffic control facilities not operated by the FAA or by or under contract to the U.S. military comply with the anti-drug program regulations. Part 145 Repair Facilities are subject to these regulations. |
25% |
10% |
Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) |
49 CFR Part 219 |
All covered employees who have been assigned to perform service in the United States subject to the hours of service laws (49 U.S.C. ch. 211) during a duty tour. |
25% |
10% |
Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) |
49 CFR Part 199 |
All employees who perform an operations, maintenance, or emergency-response function regulated by part 192, 193, or 195 of this chapter that is performed on a pipeline or on an LNG facility. This includes all persons employed by operators, contractors engaged by operators, and persons employed by such contractors. |
25% |
None
Required |
Federal Transit Administration (FTA) |
49 CFR Part 655 |
All recipients and subrecipients receiving Federal assistance under (i) 49 U.S.C. 5307, 5309, or 5311; or (ii) 23 U.S.C. 103(e)(4) including contractors Safety Sensitive employees as defined by §655.4. |
50% |
10% |
United States Coast Guard (USCG) |
46 CFR Part 16 |
Marine employers shall establish programs for the chemical testing for dangerous drugs on a random basis of crewmembers on inspected vessels who:
(1) Occupy a position, or perform the duties and functions of a position, required by the vessel 's Certificate of Inspection; (2) Perform the duties and functions of patrolmen or watchmen required by this chapter; or, (3) Are specifically assigned the duties of warning, mustering, assembling, assisting, or controlling the movement of passengers during emergencies.
Marine employers shall establish programs for the chemical testing for dangerous drugs on a random basis of crewmembers on uninspected vessels who:
(1) Are required by law or regulation to hold a license issued by the Coast Guard in order to perform their duties on the vessel; (2) Perform duties and functions directly related to the safe operation of the vessel; (3) Perform the duties and functions of patrolmen or watchmen required by this chapter; or, (4) Are specifically assigned the duties of warning, mustering, assembling, assisting, or controlling the movement of passengers during emergencies. |
50% |
None
Required |
