49 CFR §246.101

1. (a)Each railroad subject to this part shall have a written signal employee certification program.
2. (b)Each certification program shall include all of the following:
   1. (1)If applicable, an explanation and discussion of the occupational categories and subcategories of certified signal service that comply with the requirements in § 246.107;
   2. (2)A procedure for evaluating prior safety conduct as a motor vehicle operator that complies with the criteria established in § 246.111;
   3. (3)A procedure for evaluating prior safety conduct as an employee or certified signal employee with other railroads that complies with the criteria established in § 246.113;
   4. (4)A procedure for evaluating potential substance abuse disorders and compliance with railroad alcohol and drug rules that complies with the criteria established in § 246.115;
   5. (5)A procedure for evaluating visual and hearing acuity that complies with the criteria established in §§ 246.117 and 246.118;
   6. (6)A procedure for training that complies with the criteria established in § 246.119;
   7. (7)A procedure for qualifying persons on its signal system and signal-related technology that complies with the criteria established in § 246.120;
   8. (8)A procedure for knowledge testing that complies with the criteria established in § 246.121;
   9. (9)A procedure for monitoring operational performance that complies with the criteria established in § 246.123; and
   10. (10)A procedure for mentoring uncertified signal employees that complies with the criteria established in § 246.124.
3. (c)Each certification program shall be version controlled. Any change from the previous FRA-approved version of the certification program must be tracked.