{"id":51272,"date":"2017-06-03T14:53:24","date_gmt":"2017-06-03T14:53:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nationaldrugscreening.com\/?p=51272"},"modified":"2023-10-01T21:04:22","modified_gmt":"2023-10-02T02:04:22","slug":"fra-mow-roadway-workers-compliance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nationaldrugscreening.com\/blogs\/fra-mow-roadway-workers-compliance\/","title":{"rendered":"FRA \u2013 MOW \u2013 Roadway Workers Compliance"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"51272\" class=\"elementor elementor-51272\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-section-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c28a221 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5c28a221\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;container_type&quot;:&quot;flex&quot;,&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4303e985 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4303e985\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.17.0 - 08-11-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is broadening the scope of its existing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldrugscreening.com\/order-drug-tests\/\"><strong>drug and alcohol testing regulation<\/strong> <\/a>to cover MOW employees.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you are a private employer with employees working on or near railroad tracks, this information is very important to you.\u00a0 You can get into compliance today with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldrugscreening.com\/product\/fra-mow-compliance-package\/\">FRA-MOW Program<\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Contractors with MOW employees have been receiving letters from Railroads requiring compliance.\u00a0 A &#8220;regulated employee&#8221; includes a contractor to a railroad or any individual who is performing activities for a railroad and includes those contractors or individuals who are deemed &#8220;maintenance-of-way\u201d or \u201cMOW\u201d employees.\u00a0 The term maintenance-of-way (MOW) employee under the new FRA regulations means any contractor to a railroad, whose duties include inspection, construction, maintenance or repair of roadway track, bridges, roadway, signal and communications systems, electric traction systems, roadway facilities or roadway maintenance machinery on or near track or with the potential of fouling a track, and flagmen and watchmen\/lookouts (MOW activities).<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The \u00a0rule, which \u00a0is\u00a0effective \u00a0June \u00a012, \u00a02017, \u00a0will \u00a0require \u00a0Contractors to \u00a0submit \u00a0a \u00a0219 Compliance Plan prior to the effective date.\u00a0 The plans must be submitted to and approved by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The final rule will mandate, among other things, that a Contractor establish a random testing pool in order to ensure a testing rate of 50% for drug and 25% for alcohol of its MOW employees on an annual basis.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Failure of a contractor to timely comply with the FRA regulations may subject the contractor to civil penalties.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Contractors who do not comply with the FRA\u00a0 regulations\u00a0 will\u00a0 not\u00a0 be\u00a0 able\u00a0 to\u00a0 work\u00a0 on\u00a0 railroad properties,\u00a0 and\u00a0 may\u00a0 be\u00a0 subject\u00a0 to\u00a0\u00a0 termination\u00a0\u00a0 of\u00a0 their\u00a0\u00a0 contracts\u00a0\u00a0 for\u00a0\u00a0 failure\u00a0\u00a0 to\u00a0\u00a0 comply\u00a0\u00a0 with applicable law.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>National Drug Screening offers a complete compliance program that including writing the drug and alcohol testing plan and submittal for approval to the FRA.\u00a0 Other great benefits of this program include:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Step by step instructions and all required documents \u2013 all in one great compliance manual.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>As required &#8211; A policy statement on controlled substances use and alcohol misuse in the workplace \u2013 your customized DOT Drug &amp; Alcohol Testing Policy<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>As required \u2013 educational materials to be distributed to all covered employees<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>As required \u2013 supervisor training materials and access to live or on line additional supervisor training<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>As required \u2013 employee assistance programs, rehabilitation, and treatment programs information.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>As required \u2013 access to Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) for DOT violations<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>As required &#8211; copies of DOT and FRA regulation 49 CFR Part 40 and FRA regulation 49 CFR Part 219<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>As required &#8211; A controlled substances and alcohol testing program for persons, used in FRA covered duties<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Random testing consortium and instructions required random testing.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>All required forms for compliance.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Instructions for required record keeping.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Call today for quick easy compliance for the new FRA requirement for a drug and alcohol testing program for maintenance-of-way (MOW) employees.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em><strong>New FRA \u2013 MOW Compliance Package<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldrugscreening.com\/dot-drug-test\/\">DOT FRA package<\/a> <\/strong>is for contractors with MOW employees.\u00a0 The package includes the FRA Part 219 required 219 Compliance Plan for drug and alcohol testing and submittal of the Plan to the FRA for approval.\u00a0\u00a0 The package will enroll your employees into the required FRA random consortium at the required random testing rates of 25% for Alcohol and 50% for drugs. Also included is one online supervisor training as required by FRA regulations.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"\/payment\/\">Click Here<\/a>\u00a0to Order at $695.00 specify in notes: FRA &#8211; MOW<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator --><hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/><!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":1} -->\n<h2>UPDATE ON NEW FRA MOW DRUG TESTING RULE<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"right\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldrugscreening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/railroad-worker-MOW.jpg\" alt=\"federal-railroad-administration-fra-now-testing-maintenance-of-way-workers-mow\" \/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt; Update on New FRA MOW Rule, Part 219 \u2013 \u00a006\/14\/2017 &gt;&gt;&gt;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cHow do I comply with FRA\u2019s final rule on Coverage of Maintenance of Way (MOW) Employees (rule) in FRA\u2019s drug and alcohol regulations in 49 CFR part 219, which became effective on June 12, 2017?\u201d<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Federal Railroad Administration\u2019s (FRA) final rule on Coverage of Maintenance of Way (MOW) Employees (rule) in FRA\u2019s drug and alcohol regulations in 49 CFR part 219, became effective on June 12, 2017. The rule requires railroads and MOW contractors to submit new and revised random testing plans to FRA for review and approval or acceptance. (See \u00a7 219.605(e)). However, because of the volume of random testing plans received, FRA will not complete its review of plan submissions by June 12, 2017.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Several railroads and contractors have asked FRA if they must start conducting random testing for MOW employees on June 12, 2017, even if FRA has not approved or accepted their random testing plan. The answer to this question is no. You and your MOW employees are in compliance with the rule\u2019s new random testing requirements in part 219 if you submitted your random testing plan to FRA by June 12, 2017, even if you have not received written notice from FRA of your plan\u2019s approval or acceptance.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You may not, however, implement your random testing plan until FRA notifies you of its approval or acceptance of your submitted plan. (See \u00a7 219.605(a)). If FRA previously notified you that your plan requires revisions for approval or acceptance, you remain responsible for resubmitting your plan with the required revisions within 30 days of FRA\u2019s notification. (See \u00a7 219.605(b)).<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You must implement your random testing plan within 30 days of notice of FRA\u2019s approval or acceptance. (See \u00a7 219.605(c)).<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This clarification applies only to random testing plans submitted to FRA by June 12, 2017. Starting on June 12, 2017, the revised rule still requires you to perform other types of FRA drug and alcohol testing, such as pre-employment drug testing and reasonable suspicion testing, for all regulated employees. You must also, if an accident qualifies as a Human-factor highway-rail grade crossing accident, perform FRA post-accident toxicological testing on a MOW employee who meets the testing criteria. (See \u00a7 219.201(a)(5)).<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>National Drug Screening can assist with complete compliance with the new FRA MOW rule effecting Roadway Workers including submitting plans to the FRA for approval.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>History of the FRA &#8211; MOW Drug Testing Regulation<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In response to Congress\u2019 mandate in the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (RSIA), FRA has expanded the scope of its drug and alcohol regulation to cover MOW employees. This rule also codifies guidance from FRA compliance manuals, responds to National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommendations, and adopts substantive amendments based upon FRA\u2019s regulatory review of 30 years of implementation of this part.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The rule expands the scope of FRA\u2019s alcohol and drug regulations to cover employees,\u00a0including contractors, that perform railroad maintenance-of-way activities as required by section 412 of the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008. The rule also proposes certain substantive amendments that either respond to NTSB recommendations or update and clarify the alcohol and drug regulations based on a retrospective analysis. The FRA will hold railroads, contractors, and subcontractors equally responsible for ensuring that their employees who perform MOW activities are in compliance with the requirements of Part 219. The final rule goes into effect on\u00a0<strong>June 12, 2017<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>National Drug Screening can provide for all your MOW \/ FRA contractor compliance needs including FRA policy, consortium or company specific random testing program, supervisor training requirements, and of course your <strong>DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing<\/strong> including online ordering, MIS reporting, and electronic results.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldrugscreening.com\/contact\/\">Contact us\u00a0<\/a>at 866.843.4545 to find out more.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is broadening the scope of its existing drug and alcohol testing regulation to cover MOW employees. 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