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§ 219.1 — Purpose And Scope

49 C.F.R. § 219.1

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(a) The purpose of this part is to prevent accidents and casualties in railroad operations that result from impairment of employees by alcohol or drugs.

(b) This part prescribes minimum Federal safety standards for control of alcohol and drug use. This part does not restrict a railroad from adopting and enforcing additional or more stringent requirements not inconsistent with this part.

49 C.F.R. § 219.3

Authorizing Statute

General authority
49 U.S.C. § 20103
Mode of recovery
28 U.S.C. § 2461
Alcohol and controlled substances testing
49 U.S.C. § 20140