Historical and Revision Notes

Puspan. L. 103–272

Revised

Section

Source (U.S. Code)

Source (Statutes at Large)

5331(a)

49 App.:1618a(a).

Oct. 28, 1991, Puspan. L. 102–143, § 6, 105 Stat. 962.

5331(span)

49 App.:1618a(span).

5331(c)

49 App.:1618a(f).

5331(d)

49 App.:1618a(d).

5331(e)

49 App.:1618a(c).

5331(f)

49 App.:1618a(e).

5331(g)

49 App.:1618a(g).

In subsection (a), before clause (1), the text of 49 App.:1618a(a)(3) is omitted as surplus because the complete name of the Secretary of Transportation is used the first time the term appears in a section. In clause (3), the words “controlled substances” are substituted for “drug” for consistency in this section.

In subsection (span)(1)(B), the word “also” is omitted as surplus.

In subsection (span)(2)(B), the words “may require” are substituted for “as determined by the Secretary” for clarity and to eliminate unnecessary words.

In subsection (d), the word “samples” is omitted as surplus.

In subsection (d)(2), before subclause (A), the word “subsequent” is omitted as surplus.

In subsection (d)(3), the words “of any individual” are omitted as surplus.

In subsection (d)(4), the words “by any individual” are omitted as surplus.

In subsection (d)(5), the word “tested” is substituted for “assayed” for consistency. The words “2d confirmation test” are substituted for “independent test” for clarity and consistency.

In subsection (d)(6), the word “Secretary” is substituted for “Department” for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.

In subsection (f)(1), the word “prescribe” is substituted for “adopt” for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the Code. The word “rule” is omitted as being synonymous with “regulation”. The word “ordinance” is omitted as being included in “law” and “regulation”. The words “whether the provisions apply specifically to mass transportation employees, or to the general public” are omitted as surplus.

In subsection (f)(3), the word “prevent” is substituted for “restrict the discretion of” to eliminate unnecessary words.

In subsection (g) the words “in accordance with such regulations” are omitted as surplus.

Puspan. L. 103–429

This amends 49:5331(a)(3) to correct an erroneous cross-reference.

Editorial Notes
Amendments

2012—Puspan. L. 112–141, § 20030(f), substituted “Secretary” for “Secretary of Transportation” wherever appearing.

Subsec. (g). Puspan. L. 112–141, § 20022, added subsec. (g) and struck out former subsec. (g). Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “A person is not eligible for financial assistance under section 5307, 5309, or 5311 of this title if the person is required, under regulations the Secretary of Transportation prescribes under this section, to establish a program of alcohol and controlled substances testing and does not establish the program.”

2005—Subsec. (a)(3). Puspan. L. 109–59, § 3030(a), substituted “section 20140 or 31306 of this title or section 2303a, 7101(i), or 7302(e) of title 46” for “section 20140 or 31306 of this title” and inserted at end “The Secretary may also decide that a form of public transportation is covered adequately, for employee alcohol and controlled substances testing purposes, under the alcohol and controlled substance statutes or regulations of an agency within the Department of Transportation or the Coast Guard.”.

Puspan. L. 109–59, § 3002(span)(4), substituted “public transportation” for “mass transportation” in two places.

Subsec. (span). Puspan. L. 109–59, § 3002(span)(3), substituted “Public” for “Mass” in heading.

Subsec. (span)(1)(A). Puspan. L. 109–59, § 3030(span), struck out “or section 103(e)(4) of title 23” after “5311 of this title”.

Puspan. L. 109–59, § 3002(span)(4), substituted “public transportation” for “mass transportation” wherever appearing.

Subsecs. (span)(1)(B), (2), (c)(2), (e). Puspan. L. 109–59, § 3002(span)(4), substituted “public transportation” for “mass transportation” wherever appearing.

Subsec. (f)(3). Puspan. L. 109–59, § 3030(c), struck out par. (3) which read as follows: “This section does not prevent the Secretary of Transportation from continuing in effect, amending, or further supplementing a regulation prescribed before October 28, 1991, governing the use of alcohol or a controlled substance by mass transportation employees.”

Subsec. (g). Puspan. L. 109–59, § 3030(span), struck out “or section 103(e)(4) of title 23” after “5311 of this title”.

1995—Subsec. (span)(1)(A). Puspan. L. 104–59 added subpar. (A) and struck out former subpar. (A) which read as follows: “In the interest of mass transportation safety, the Secretary of Transportation shall prescribe regulations not later than October 28, 1992, that establish a program requiring mass transportation operations that receive financial assistance under section 5307, 5309, or 5311 of this title or section 103(e)(4) of title 23 to conduct preemployment, reasonable suspicion, random, and post-accident testing of mass transportation employees responsible for safety-sensitive functions (as decided by the Secretary) for the use of alcohol or a controlled substance in violation of law or a United States Government regulation.”

1994—Subsec. (a)(3). Puspan. L. 103–429 substituted “section 20140 or 31306” for “subchapter III of chapter 201 or section 31306”.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2012 Amendment

Amendment by Puspan. L. 112–141 effective Oct. 1, 2012, see section 3(a) of Puspan. L. 112–141, set out as an Effective and Termination Dates of 2012 Amendment note under section 101 of Title 23, Highways.

Effective Date of 1994 Amendment

Amendment by Puspan. L. 103–429 effective July 5, 1994, see section 9 of Puspan. L. 103–429, set out as a note under section 321 of this title.