# 49 CFR § 655.2: Overview

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-655.2

## Section

- **Citation:** 49 CFR § 655.2
- **Heading:** Overview
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 49—Transportation > Subtitle B—Other Regulations Relating to Transportation > CHAPTER VI—FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION > PART 655—PREVENTION OF ALCOHOL MISUSE AND PROHIBITED DRUG USE IN TRANSIT OPERATIONS > Subpart A—General

## Text

(a) This part includes nine subparts. Subpart A of this part covers the general requirements of FTA's drug and alcohol testing programs. Subpart B of this part specifies the basic requirements of each employer's alcohol misuse and prohibited drug use program, including the elements required to be in each employer's testing program. Subpart C of this part describes prohibited drug use. Subpart D of this part describes prohibited alcohol use. Subpart E of this part describes the types of alcohol and drug tests to be conducted. Subpart F of this part addresses the testing procedural requirements mandated by the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991, and as required in 49 CFR Part 40. Subpart G of this part lists the consequences for covered employees who engage in alcohol misuse or prohibited drug use. Subpart H of this part contains administrative matters, such as reports and recordkeeping requirements. Subpart I of this part specifies how a recipient certifies compliance with the rule.
(b) This part must be read in conjunction with 49 CFR Part 40, Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs.

## Nearby sections

- [49 CFR § 655.1 § 655.1 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-655.1.md)
- [49 CFR § 655.2 § 655.2 Overview.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-655.2.md)
- [49 CFR § 655.3 § 655.3 Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-655.3.md)
- [49 CFR § 655.4 § 655.4 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-655.4.md)
- [49 CFR § 655.5 § 655.5 Stand-down waivers for drug testing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-655.5.md)
- [49 CFR § 655.6 § 655.6 Preemption of state and local laws.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-655.6.md)
- [49 CFR § 655.7 § 655.7 Starting date for testing programs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-655.7.md)
- [49 CFR § 655.11 § 655.11 Requirement to establish an anti-drug use and alcohol misuse program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-655.11.md)
- [49 CFR § 655.12 § 655.12 Required elements of an anti-drug use and alcohol misuse program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-655.12.md)
- [49 CFR § 655.14 § 655.14 Education and training programs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-655.14.md)
- [49 CFR § 655.15 § 655.15 Policy statement contents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-655.15.md)
- [49 CFR § 655.16 § 655.16 Requirement to disseminate policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-655.16.md)
- [49 CFR § 655.17 § 655.17 Notice requirement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-655.17.md)
- [49 CFR § 655.21 § 655.21 Drug testing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-655.21.md)

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