The purpose of this program is to establish procedures for the administration of the
Department of Transportation (DOT) anti-drug program pursuant to the Pipeline Safety
Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49 (49 CFR), Part 199. Part 199 requires
operators of gas systems to have an anti-drug program for persons who perform on these
facilities operating, maintenance, or emergency response functions covered by the
DOT Pipeline Safety Standards in 49 CFR Part 192, 193 or 195. Testing under Part 199
is to be conducted prior to employment, after an accident, randomly and upon reasonable
cause. Testing for marijuana, cocaine, opiates, amphetamines and phencyclidine will
be performed.
As of August 21, 1990 (Part 199.1 (b)), any job applicant applying for a position
covered in this program who refuses or fails a pre-employment drug test will not be
hired. Any employee covered by this program who refused or fails a drug test will
immediately be removed from the operating, maintenance or emergency response functions
covered by the DOT Pipeline Standards in 49 CFR Part 192, 193 or 195. Any employee
covered by this program that refuses or fails a drug test may receive disciplinary
action, up to and including termination.
In addition, Part 199 requires each operator to provide an Employee Assistance Program
(EAP). The EAP is to educate personnel about prohibited drugs, the policy against
their use, and the assistance available, and to train supervisors in indications of
drug use.
