11.0 Random Alcohol And Drug Testing Program

11.1 Each railroad must submit for FRA approval a random testing program meeting the requirements of 49 CFR Part 219, Subpart G. (219.601(a), drugs; 219.607, alcohol)

11.2 Railroad random alcohol and drug testing programs

11.2.1 Notice of an employee’s selection for random testing may not be provided until the duty tour in which testing is to be conducted, and then only so far in advance as is reasonably necessary to ensure the employee’s presence at the time and place set for testing. (49 CFR Part 219.601(b)(4)).

11.2.2 An employee will be subject to random testing only while on-duty.

11.3  Participation in testing (49 CFR Parts 219.603 and 219.609)

11.3.1 An employee selected through the random testing program to cooperate in breath and urine testing, must provide the required breath and urine specimens and complete the required paperwork and certifications.  Compliance by the employee may be excused from random testing only in the case of a documented medical or family emergency.

11.3.2 The FMCSA requires random drug and alcohol testing of all employees who are required by law to have a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) and who operate a CMV (Commercial Motor Vehicle, as defined by the FMCSA).  (40 CFR Part 382.305)

11.4 UP Policy

11.4.1 Union Pacific will randomly test covered employees in compliance with FRA, FMCSA, and FAA requirements.  Union Pacific will randomly test other employees using company authority.

11.4.2 All non-agreement employees are subject to random testing