General.

(a)Operators must have a written qualification program by April 27, 2001. The program must be available for review by the Administrator or by a state agency participating under 49 U.S.C. Chapter 601 if the program is under the authority of that state agency.#

(b)Operators must complete the qualification of individuals performing covered tasks by October 28, 2002.#

(c)Work performance history review may be used as a sole evaluation method for individuals who were performing a covered task prior to October 26, 1999.#

(d)After October 28, 2002, work performance history may not be used as a sole evaluation method.#

(e)After December 16, 2004, observation of on-the-job performance may not be used as the sole method of evaluation.#