---
kind: "section"
citation: "49 C.F.R. § 655.2"
title: "49"
number: "655.2"
heading: "Overview."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/49/655.2"
---

# §655.2. Overview.

- (a) **This part includes nine subparts.** [Subpart A](/cfr/49/subpartA.md) of this part covers the general requirements of FTA's drug and alcohol testing programs. [Subpart B](/cfr/49/subpartB.md) 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](/cfr/49/subpartC.md) of this part describes prohibited drug use. [Subpart D](/cfr/49/subpartD.md) of this part describes prohibited alcohol use. [Subpart E](/cfr/49/subpartE.md) of this part describes the types of alcohol and drug tests to be conducted. [Subpart F](/cfr/49/subpartF.md) 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](/cfr/49/part40.md). [Subpart G](/cfr/49/subpartG.md) of this part lists the consequences for covered employees who engage in alcohol misuse or prohibited drug use. [Subpart H](/cfr/49/subpartH.md) of this part contains administrative matters, such as reports and recordkeeping requirements. [Subpart I](/cfr/49/subpartI.md) 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](/cfr/49/part40.md), Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5331 (as amended); 49 CFR 1.91

### Source

Source: 66 FR 42002, Aug. 9, 2001, unless otherwise noted.