Description

Title: FTA Drug and Alcohol Awareness – DAPM (virtual workshop – 3-part series)
Dates: May 26-28, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Central each day
Presenter:  Sean Oswald, RLS & Associates

Description: The Drug & Alcohol Program Management & Compliance training is designed to focus on the drug and alcohol regulations governing a transit system’s compliance under the United States Department of Transportation (49 CFR Part 40) and the Federal Transit Administration (49 CFR Part 655). This three-day training series will provide a comprehensive overview of the FTA Drug and Alcohol testing program, covering all major topic areas of FTA drug & alcohol program management and compliance. The comprehensive nature of this course makes it useful for both new and experienced drug and alcohol program managers (DAPMs)/designated employer representatives (DERs). The course offers the needed foundation and introduction for any new drug and alcohol program manager who may not have a lot of exposure/training on the USDOT-FTA drug & alcohol regulations; however, the course also provides and allows time for, the in-depth and detailed discussions/case-studies often sought after by the most seasoned and experienced drug and alcohol program managers. 

This training is also designed to keep State DOT and other transit administrators/program managers up-to-date and knowledgeable about current compliance issues. RLS will provide each attendee with a training materials packet which includes the presentation slides and customizable Drug & Alcohol Program Management Forms for use in achieving compliance/documentation requirements.

 Each day, we will explain a subset of the subject matter referencing FTA requirements, examples, best practices, and methods to meet the requirements of 49 CFR Parts 40 and 655. The main topic areas covered include policy development and implementation; drug and alcohol testing categories; testing procedures; procurement of testing services; employer/supervisor training; and record-keeping, contractor/vendor oversight, and others.