The Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 requires the establishment of rules requiring alcohol and drug testing programs for employees engaged in safety sensitive functions in the aviation, motor carrier, rail, transit, and service industries. This policy addresses the requirements and conditions of the drug and alcohol testing rules, focusing on the regulatory requirements, as they affect SUNY Potsdam.
Every person who operates a motor vehicle that weighs more than 26,001 pounds, or is designed to transport 16 (including the driver) or more passengers, or is used to transport hazardous materials which is required to be placarded and who is required to have a commercial drivers license (CDL), is considered to be "safety sensitive" and affected by the rules.