2026 Drug and Alcohol IA Question Set

DA.GENERALrecordPage 1DA.GENERAL.DER.ROfficial PDFHas the operator appointed a company employee as the Designated Employer Representative (DER)? References: 40.3, 40.15(d), 40.355(k)#

DA.GENERALprocedurePage 1DA.GENERAL.SERVICEAGENTOVERSIGHT.PDoes the process ensure the operator remains responsible for the actions of all its service agents, including a Consortium/Third Party Administrator (C/TPA)? References: 40.11(b), 40.11(c), 40.15(c), 40.341(a), 40.355(a), 40.355(m), 40.355(n)#

DA.GENERALprocedurePage 1DA.GENERAL.COVEREDEMPLOYEES.PDoes the process result in the proper and complete identification of covered employees and the exclusion of non-covered employees? References: 199.3, 199.1, 40.347(b)(2)#

DA.GENERALprocedurePage 1DA.GENERAL.PREVIOUSEMPLOYERRECORDS.PDoes the process include previous employer DOT D&A record checks for employees seeking to perform covered functions for the first time (i.e., a new hire or an employee transferring into a safety-sensitive position)? References: 40.25(a), 40.25(b), 40.25(c), 40.25(d), 40.25(e), 40.25(f), 40.25(g), 40.27, 40.321(b), 40.351(d)#

DA.GENERALprocedurePage 1DA.GENERAL.NONDOTTESTS.PDoes the process separate and prioritize DOT drug and alcohol testing over all non- DOT drug and alcohol testing? References: 40.13(a), 40.13(b)#

DA.GENERALprocedurePage 1DA.GENERAL.CONTRACTOROVERSIGHT.PIf a contractor performs covered functions on the pipeline and is allowed to have its own D&A Programs, does the process ensure the contractor fully complies with Parts 199 and 40? References: 199.115, 199.115(a), 199.115(b), 199.245(a), 199.245(b), 199.245(c)#

DA.GENERALprocedurePage 1DA.GENERAL.MISREPORTS.PDoes the process ensure D&A MIS reports are submitted annually to PHMSA as required? References: 199.119(a), 199.3, 199.119(f), 199.229(a), 199.229(d), 40.26#

DA.DRUGprocedurePage 1DA.DRUG.PLAN.PIs a written Anti-Drug Plan in-place and maintained that conforms to the requirements of Part 199 and Part 40? References: 199.101(a), 199.101(a)(1), 199.101(a)(2), 199.101(a)(3), 199.101(a)(4)#

DA.DRUGrecordPage 2DA.DRUG.SERVICEAGENTQUAL.RDo records indicate that Anti-Drug program positions and/or service agents meet the applicable qualification requirements of Part 40 and Part 199? References: 199.5, 199.107(a), 199.109(b), 40.33, 40.81(a), 40.121, 40.281#

DA.DRUGprocedurePage 2DA.DRUG.PROHIBITEDDRUGS.PDoes the process require that DOT drug tests are only conducted for the “prohibited drugs” specified in Part 40? References: 199.3, 40.3#

DA.DRUGprocedurePage 2DA.DRUG.PREMPLOYMENT.PDoes the process require that no individual is allowed to perform a covered function unless that individual passes a drug test or is covered by an anti-drug program that conforms to Part 199? References: 199.105(a), 199.105(c)(5)#

DA.DRUGprocedurePage 2DA.DRUG.POSTACCIDENT.PDoes the process ensure that post-accident drug testing is conducted as required? References: 199.105(b), 199.117(a)(5), 40.355(g), 40.355(h)#

DA.DRUGprocedurePage 2DA.DRUG.RANDOM.PDoes the process ensure that random drug testing is conducted as required? References: 199.105(c)(5), 199.105(c)(6), 199.105(c)(7), 199.105(c)(8), 199.105(c)(9)#

DA.DRUGprocedurePage 2DA.DRUG.REASONABLECAUSE.PDoes the process ensure that reasonable cause drug testing is conducted as required? References: 199.105(d), 199.117(a)(3), 40.355(g), 40.355(h)#

DA.DRUGprocedurePage 2DA.DRUG.RETURNTODUTY.PDoes the process ensure that return-to-duty drug testing is conducted as required? References: 199.105(e), 40.67(b), 40.285(a), 40.289(b), 40.305(a)#

DA.DRUGprocedurePage 2DA.DRUG.FOLLOWUPTEST.PDoes the process ensure that follow-up drug testing is conducted as required? References: 199.105(f), 40.67(b), 40.307, 40.309#

DA.DRUGprocedurePage 2DA.DRUG.MRODUTIES.PDoes the process ensure the MRO performs functions as required by DOT Procedures? References: 199.109(c), 199.109(a), 40.123(a), 40.123(b), 40.123(c), 40.123(e), 40.123(f), 40.123(g)#

DA.DRUGprocedurePage 3DA.DRUG.MROTESTREPORTS.PDoes the process ensure the MRO reports all drug test results to the DER as required? References: 199.109(d), 40.345(a), 40.345(b), 40.345(c), 40.355(b), 40.355(c)#

DA.DRUGprocedurePage 3DA.DRUG.STANDOWNREMOVAL.PDoes the process ensure an employee is immediately removed from performing covered functions after failing or refusing a drug test? References: 199.103(a), 199.7(a), 40.21(a), 40.21(b), 40.23(a), 40.23(b), 40.23(d), 40.287#

DA.DRUGprocedurePage 3DA.DRUG.EAP.PDoes the process ensure that an EAP is established and available to employees and supervisory personnel? References: 199.113(a), 199.113(b), 199.113(c)#

DA.ALCOHOLprocedurePage 3DA.ALCOHOL.PLAN.PIs a written Alcohol Misuse Plan in-place and maintained that conforms to the requirements of Part 199 and Part 40? References: 199.202#

DA.ALCOHOLrecordPage 3DA.ALCOHOL.SERVICEAGENTQUAL.RDo records indicate that Alcohol Misuse Prevention Program positions and/or service agents meet the applicable qualification requirements of Part 40 and Part 199? References: 199.5, 40.213#

DA.ALCOHOLprocedurePage 3DA.ALCOHOL.PROHIBITEDCONDUCT.PDoes the process ensure that a covered employee is not permitted to perform covered functions if the employee has engaged in prohibited conduct or an alcohol misuse rule of another DOT agency? References: 199.233, 199.215, 199.217, 199.219, 199.221, 199.223, 40.23(c), 40.285(a), 40.285(b)#

DA.ALCOHOLprocedurePage 3DA.ALCOHOL.SCREENINGTESTDEVICES.PDoes the process for alcohol screening tests restrict the use of alcohol screening devices (ASDs) to the devices and associated requirements referenced by Part 40? References: 40.229, 40.235(e)#

DA.ALCOHOLprocedurePage 3DA.ALCOHOL.CONFIRMATIONTESTDEVICES.PDoes the process for alcohol confirmation tests restrict the use of Evidential Breath Testing Devices (EBTs) to the devices and associated requirements referenced by Part 40? References: 40.231(a), 40.233(c)#

DA.ALCOHOLprocedurePage 4DA.ALCOHOL.PREMPLOY.PIf pre-employment alcohol testing is conducted, does the process ensure that such testing is performed within the limits of Part 199? References: 199.209(b), 199.209(b)(1), 199.209(b)(2), 199.209(b)(3)#

DA.ALCOHOLprocedurePage 4DA.ALCOHOL.POSTACCIDENT.PDoes the process ensure that post-accident alcohol testing is conducted as required? References: 199.225(a), 199.225(a)(1), 199.225(a)(2), 199.225(a)(3), 199.227(b)(4)#

DA.ALCOHOLprocedurePage 4DA.ALCOHOL.REASONSUSPECT.PDoes the process ensure that reasonable suspicion alcohol testing is conducted as required? References: 199.225(b), 199.225(b)(1), 199.225(b)(2), 199.225(b)(3), 199.225(b)(4), 40.355(g), 40.355(h)#

DA.ALCOHOLprocedurePage 4DA.ALCOHOL.RETURNDUTY.PDoes the process ensure that return-to-duty alcohol testing is conducted as required? References: 199.225(c), 199.233, 199.243(c), 40.67(b), 40.285(a), 40.305(a)#

DA.ALCOHOLprocedurePage 4DA.ALCOHOL.FOLLOWUPTEST.PDoes the process ensure that follow-up alcohol testing is conducted as required? References: 199.225(d), 199.243(c)(2)(ii), 40.307(a), 40.307(b), 40.309(a)#

DA.ALCOHOLprocedurePage 4DA.ALCOHOL.SCREENINGTEST.PDoes the process ensure that alcohol screening test results are reported as required to the DER? References: 40.247(a)#

DA.ALCOHOLprocedurePage 4DA.ALCOHOL.CONFIRMATIONTEST.PDoes the process ensure that alcohol confirmation test results are reported as required to the DER? References: 40.255(a), 40.355(d)#

DA.ALCOHOLprocedurePage 4DA.ALCOHOL.OTHERCONDUCT.PDoes the process ensure that a covered employee is prohibited from performing or continuing to perform covered functions when found to have an alcohol concentration of 0.02 or greater but less than 0.04? References: 199.237(a), 199.237(b), 40.23(c)#

DA.ALCOHOLprocedurePage 4DA.ALCOHOL.EMPLOYEERESOURCES.PWho Have Engaged in Prohibited Conduct Does the process ensure that each covered employee who has engaged in prohibited conduct is advised of the resources available to the covered employee in evaluating and resolving problems associated with the misuse of alcohol? References: 199.243(a), 40.285(b)#

DA.ALCOHOLrecordPage 5DA.ALCOHOL.EDUCATION.RDo records indicate educational materials were provided that explain alcohol misuse requirements and the policies and procedures with respect to meeting those requirements? References: 199.239(a), 199.239(a)(1), 199.239(a)(2)#

DA.ALCOHOLrecordPage 5DA.ALCOHOL.EDUCATIONCONTENT.RDo records indicate the alcohol misuse educational materials provided by the operator included the required content? References: 199.239(b)#

DA.ALCOHOLprocedurePage 5DA.ALCOHOL.SUPERVISORTRAINALCOHOL.PDoes the process include the required 60-minute supervisory personnel training related to recognizing reasonable suspicion for alcohol testing? References: 199.241#

DA.PROGRAMRECORDSrecordPage 5DA.PROGRAMRECORDS.RECORDKEEPING.RAre drug and alcohol program records maintained and kept in a secure and proper location? References: 199.117(b), 199.227(a), 199.231(b), 40.333(c), 40.333(d), 40.333(e)#

DA.PROGRAMRECORDSrecordPage 5DA.PROGRAMRECORDS.DRUG.RAre drug test records retained for five years, three years, and one year as required and readily available? References: 199.117(a), 199.117(a)(1), 199.117(a)(2), 199.117(a)(3), 199.117(a)(4), 199.117(a)(5), 40.97(b), 40.111(a), 40.333(a)(1), 40.333(a)(2), 40.333#

DA.PROGRAMRECORDSrecordPage 5DA.PROGRAMRECORDS.ALCOHOL.RAre alcohol test records retained for five years, three years, two years, and one year as required and readily available? References: 199.227(b), 199.227(b)(1), 199.227(b)(2), 199.227(b)(3), 199.227(b)(4), 40.333(a)(1), 40.333(a)(2), 40.333(a)(3), 40.333(a)(4)#