14 CFR Part 120
44 sections · 6 subparts · Amended 2026-09-15
DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING PROGRAM
17 Legal Interpretations View on eCFR ↗
Authority49 U.S.C. 106(f), 40101-40103, 40113, 40120, 41706, 41721, 44106, 44701, 44702, 44703, 44709, 44710, 44711, 45101-45105, 46105, 46306.
SourceDocket FAA-2008-0937, 74 FR 22653, May 14, 2009, unless otherwise noted.
Subpart A— General 6 sections
- § 120.1 Applicability.
- § 120.3 Purpose.
- § 120.5 Procedures.
- § 120.7 Definitions.
- § 120.9 Waivers for Part 145 certificate holders outside the territory of the United States.
- § 120.10 Waiver based on recognition of a foreign government's existing requirements or an existing testing program of a Part 145 certificate holder outside the territory of the United States.
Subpart B— Individuals Certificated Under Parts 61, 63, and 65 3 sections
Subpart C— Air Traffic Controllers 3 sections
Subpart D— Part 119 Certificate Holders Authorized To Conduct Operations under Part 121 or Part 135 or Operators Under § 91.147 of This Chapter and Safety-Sensitive Employees 5 sections
Subpart E— Drug Testing Program Requirements 13 sections
- § 120.101 Scope.
- § 120.103 General.
- § 120.105 Employees who must be tested.
- § 120.107 Substances for which testing must be conducted.
- § 120.109 Types of drug testing required.
- § 120.111 Administrative and other matters.
- § 120.113 Medical Review Officer, Substance Abuse Professional, and Employer Responsibilities.
- § 120.115 Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- § 120.117 Implementing a drug testing program.
- § 120.119 Annual reports.
- § 120.121 Preemption.
- § 120.123 Drug testing outside the territory of the United States.
- § 120.125 Waivers from 49 CFR 40.21.
Subpart F— Alcohol Testing Program Requirements 14 sections
- § 120.201 Scope.
- § 120.203 General.
- § 120.205 Preemption of State and local laws.
- § 120.207 Other requirements imposed by employers.
- § 120.209 Requirement for notice.
- § 120.211 Applicable Federal regulations.
- § 120.213 [Reserved]
- § 120.215 Covered employees.
- § 120.217 Tests required.
- § 120.219 Handling of test results, record retention, and confidentiality.
- § 120.221 Consequences for employees engaging in alcohol-related conduct.
- § 120.223 Alcohol misuse information, training, and substance abuse professionals.
- § 120.225 How to implement an alcohol testing program.
- § 120.227 Employees located outside the U.S.
Recent Federal Register activity last 25 of 21, newest first
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- 2024-12-18RuleDrug and Alcohol Testing of Certificated Repair Station Employees Located Outside of the United StatesRead →
- 2024-02-08NPRMFalsification, Reproduction, Alteration, Omission, or Incorrect StatementsRead →
- 2024-01-24NPRMDrug and Alcohol Testing of Certificated Repair Station Employees Located Outside of the United States; Extension of Comment PeriodRead →
- 2023-12-07NPRMDrug and Alcohol Testing of Certificated Repair Station Employees Located Outside of the United StatesRead →
- 2023-05-02RuleProcedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs: Addition of Oral Fluid Specimen Testing for DrugsRead →
- 2019-04-23RuleConforming Amendments and Technical Corrections to Department Rules Implementing the Transportation Industry Drug Testing ProgramRead →
- 2018-07-19RuleSettlement Policy for Commercial Pilots in Drug and Alcohol Testing CasesRead →
- 2014-05-01NPRMDrug and Alcohol Testing of Certain Maintenance Provider Employees Located Outside of the United States; Extension of Comment PeriodRead →
- 2014-04-21RuleExtension of Effective Date for the Helicopter Air Ambulance, Commercial Helicopter, and Part 91 Helicopter Operations Final RuleRead →
- 2014-03-17NPRMDrug and Alcohol Testing of Certain Maintenance Provider Employees Located Outside of the United StatesRead →
- 2014-02-21RuleHelicopter Air Ambulance, Commercial Helicopter, and Part 91 Helicopter OperationsRead →
- 2013-07-15RuleCombined Drug and Alcohol Testing ProgramsRead →
- 2012-07-02NPRMCombined Drug and Alcohol Testing ProgramsRead →
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- 2010-10-12NPRMAir Ambulance and Commercial Helicopter Operations, Part 91 Helicopter Operations, and Part 135 Aircraft Operations; Safety Initiatives and Miscellaneous AmendmentsRead →
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