11.0
RANDOM ALCOHOL AND DRUG TESTING PROGRAMS
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) in the course
of their employment with Union Pacific Railroad. (40 CFR Part 382.305)
11.4 UP Policy
Union Pacific will randomly test covered employees in compliance with FRA, FMCSA, and FAA requirements. Unless prohibited by law, Union
Pacific will randomly test safety-sensitive non-agreement employees using company authority.