49 CFR §245.101

1. (a)Each railroad subject to this part shall have a written dispatcher certification program.
2. (b)Each certification program shall include all of the following:
   1. (1)A procedure for evaluating prior safety conduct as a motor vehicle operator that complies with the criteria established in § 245.111.
   2. (2)A procedure for evaluating prior safety conduct as an employee or certified dispatcher with other railroads that complies with the criteria established in § 245.113.
   3. (3)A procedure for evaluating potential substance abuse disorders and compliance with railroad alcohol and drug rules that complies with the criteria established in § 245.115.
   4. (4)A procedure for evaluating visual and hearing acuity that complies with the criteria established in §§ 245.117 and 245.118.
   5. (5)A procedure for training that complies with the criteria established in § 245.119.
   6. (6)A procedure for knowledge testing that complies with the criteria established in § 245.121.
   7. (7)A procedure for monitoring operational performance that complies with the criteria established in § 245.123.