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Commissioner Brown - DHHS (ACCESS Division) - Approval of the Revised 2021 Gaston County ACCESS Public Transportation System Safety Plan (No Funding Impacted Herein)
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STAFF CONTACT
Michael Coone - Adult and Aging Administrator - 704-862-7663
BACKGROUND
In March 2021, NCDOT reviewed the January 2020 ACCESS System Safety Plan and made the following recommendations:
• Change to NCDOT Six Plans System Safety Plan Template to include NCDOT approved, ACCESS specific procedures and responsible staff
• Updated Zero Tolerance Alcohol & Drug Policy
• Clearly defines test refusal
• Requires 2 substance abuse professionals under contacts
• Defines the illegal use of drugs as defined in 49 CFR Part 40
• Prohibits the use of marijuana in any circumstances by safety sensitive employees
The newly revised policy has been reviewed and approved by NCDOT and TAB in May 2021 and now must be approved by the Board of Commissioners based on NCDOT policy.
ATTACHMENTS
2021 ACCESS System Safety Plan (Revised May 2021)