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16 Feb 2023

Technical Bulletins

Dimensions Applicable to Handles of Uncoupling Levers

Author
Office of Railroad Safety

Subject Motive Power and Equipment

Bulletin Number
MP&E 98-49
Discipline
Motive Power and Equipment

1 Feb 2023

Policy and Guidance

Railroad Employee Use of Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drugs and Herbal Medications Pamphlet

Author
FRA Drug and Alcohol Program

Subject Drug and Alcohol Program

Keywords: RX OTC

1 Jan 2023

Policy and Guidance

FRA Post-Accident Testing Guidance & Definitions

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Drug and Alcohol Program

Keywords: Post-Accident Testing; Guidance; Definitions

4 Mar 2022

Policy and Guidance

Model Compliance plan for Small Railroads (Partial Compliance) (For use on or after March 4, 2022)

Author
Office of Railroad Safety

Subject Drug and Alcohol Program

Keywords: drug and alcohol model programs

Abstract:

This Model Plan is for Railroads with 15 or fewer Hours of Service Employees and without Joint Operations in order to comply with the minimum employee educational requirements...

4 Mar 2022

Policy and Guidance

Model Part 219 Railroad Compliance Plan (For use on or after March 4, 2022)

Author
Office of Railroad Safety

Subject Drug and Alcohol Program

Keywords: drug and alcohol model programs

Abstract:

Model Part 219 Railroad Drug and Alcohol Compliance Plan (Use for Random Plan submissions with effective date on or after June 12, 2017)