[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 31 (Wednesday, February 14, 1996)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 5722]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-3305]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Research and Special Programs Administration

49 CFR Part 199

[Docket No. PS-102, Notice No.1]


Control of Drug Use and Alcohol Misuse in Natural Gas, Liquefied 
Natural Gas, and Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Operations Alcohol Misuse 
Prevention Program

AGENCY: Research and Special Programs Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Availability of guidelines and interpretations.

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SUMMARY: This notice provides information on how to obtain copies of 
guidance and interpretation documents RSPA has issued to assist 
operators in complying with part 199.

ADDRESSES: Copies of the documents referenced in this notice may be 
obtained by writing or telephoning the Transportation Safety Institute, 
Research and Special Programs Administration, DTI-60, 6500 South 
MacArthur Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73169; (405) 954-4643.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Catrina Pavlik, Drug/Alcohol 
Program Analyst, Office of Pipeline Safety, Research and Special 
Programs Administration, Department of Transportation, Room 2335, 400 
Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590-0001; (202) 366-6199.

TEXT SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On November 21, 1988, RSPA published a 
final rule (53 FR 47084) entitled ``Control of Drug Use in Natural Gas, 
Liquefied Natural Gas, and Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Operations.'' On 
February 15, 1994, RSPA published a final rule (59 FR 7430) entitled 
``Alcohol Misuse Prevention Program.'' The rules require pipeline 
operators to have an anti-drug program and alcohol misuse prevention 
program. The anti-drug program includes pre-employment, post-accident, 
random, and reasonable cause drug testing, and an Employee Assistance 
Program (EAP) for education and training regarding the effects and 
consequences of drug use. The alcohol misuse prevention program 
includes post-accident, reasonable suspicion alcohol testing, and the 
provision of resources for evaluating, resolving problems, and 
education associated with the misuse of alcohol.
    Since publication of the November 1988 and February 1994 final 
rules, RSPA has received numerous requests for interpretations of 49 
CFR part 199 subpart A and subpart B. In September 1989, RSPA issued 
``Guidelines for Implementing an Anti-Drug Program For Pipeline 
Personnel'' (correction issued June 13, 1990), and in April 1990, 
issued ``Additional Guidelines For Implementing An Anti-Drug Program 
For Pipeline Personnel.'' In September 1994, RSPA issued 
``Implementation Guidelines for the Alcohol Misuse Prevention Program 
in the Pipeline Industry.'' Also in April 1990, a compilation of 
questions and answers was issued entitled, ``Most Frequently Asked 
Questions Concerning the Implementation of 49 CFR 199'' 
(``Questions''). Although these documents have been widely distributed, 
RSPA believes it is important to publish a notice in the Federal 
Register of their availability from the Office of Pipeline Safety at 
the address noted above under ADDRESSES.

    Issued in Washington, DC on February 9, 1996.
Richard B. Felder,
Associate Administrator, Office of Pipeline Safety.
[FR Doc. 96-3305 Filed 2-13-96; 8:45 am]
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