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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Office of the Secretary

2 CFR Part 1401

43 CFR Part 43

RIN 1093-AA12


Department of the Interior Implementation of OMB Guidance on 
Drug-Free Workplace Requirements (Financial Assistance)

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Interior.

ACTION: Final rule with request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Department of the Interior (DOI) is removing its 
regulation implementing the government-wide common rule on drug-free 
workplace requirements for financial assistance and issuing a new 
regulation to adopt the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance. 
This regulatory action implements the OMB's initiative to streamline 
and consolidate into one title of the Code of Federal Regulations all 
Federal regulations on drug-free workplace requirements for financial 
assistance. These changes constitute an administrative simplification 
that will make no substantive change in DOI policy or procedures for 
drug-free workplace.

DATES: This final rule is effective on January 21, 2011 without further 
action. Submit comments by December 22, 2010 on any unintended changes 
this action makes in Department of the Interior policies and procedures 
for drug-free workplace. All comments on unintended changes will be 
considered and, if warranted, DOI will revise the rule.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, on the rulemaking through the 
Federal eRulemaking Portal at http://www.regulations.gov. Please use 
the Regulation Identifier Number (RIN) 1093-AA12 in your message. 
Follow the instructions on the Web site for submitting comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Anita Hairston, Financial Assistance 
Program Manager, Department of the Interior, Office of Acquisition and 
Property Management, telephone (202) 208-3433, fax (202) 219-4244, or 
e-mail <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#42232c2b36231d2a232b3031362d2c022b2d316c262d2b6c252d34"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="4e2f20273a2f11262f273c3d3a21200e27213d602a212760292138">[email protected]</span></a>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    The Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 [Pub. L. 100-690, Title V, 
Subtitle D; 41 U.S.C. 701, et seq.] was enacted as a part of omnibus 
drug legislation on November 18, 1988. Federal agencies issued an 
interim final common rule to implement the act as it applied to grants 
[53 FR 4946, January 31, 1989]. The rule was a subpart of the 
government-wide common rule on nonprocurement suspension and debarment. 
The agencies issued a final common rule after consideration of public 
comments [55 FR 21681, May 25, 1990].
    The agencies proposed an update to the drug-free workplace common 
rule in 2002 [67 FR 3266, January 23, 2002] and finalized it in 2003 
[68 FR 66534, November 26, 2003]. The updated common rule was redrafted 
in plain language and adopted as a separate part, independent from the 
common rule on nonprocurement suspension and debarment. Based on an 
amendment to the drug-free workplace requirements in 41 U.S.C. 702 
[Pub. L. 105-85, Div. A, Title VIII, Sec. 809, Nov. 18, 1997, 111 Stat. 
1838], the update also allowed multiple enforcement options from which 
agencies could select, rather than requiring use of a certification in 
all cases.
    When it established Title 2 of the CFR as the new central location 
for OMB guidance and agency implementing regulations concerning grants 
and cooperative agreements [69 FR 26276, May 11, 2004], OMB announced 
its intention to replace common rules with OMB guidance that agencies 
could adopt in brief regulations. OMB began that process by proposing 
[70 FR 51863, August 31, 2005] and finalizing [71 FR 66431, November 
15, 2006] government-wide guidance on non-procurement suspension and 
debarment in 2 CFR part 180.
    As the next step in that process, OMB proposed [73 FR 55776, 
September 26, 2008] and finalized [74 FR 28149, June 15, 2009] 
government-wide guidance with policies and procedures to implement 
drug-free workplace requirements for financial assistance. The guidance 
requires each agency to replace the common rule on drug-free workplace 
requirements that the agency previously issued in its own CFR title 
with a brief regulation in 2 CFR adopting the government-wide policies 
and procedures. One advantage of this approach is that it reduces the 
total volume of drug-free workplace regulations. A second advantage is 
that it collocates OMB's guidance and all of the agencies' implementing 
regulations in 2 CFR.

The Current Regulatory Actions

    As the OMB guidance requires, DOI is taking two regulatory actions. 
First, we are removing the drug-free workplace common rule from 43 CFR 
part 43. Second, to replace the common rule, we are issuing a brief 
regulation in 2 CFR, Subtitle B, Chapter XIV, part 1401 to adopt the 
government-wide policies and procedures in the OMB guidance.

Invitation To Comment

    Taken together, these regulatory actions are solely an 
administrative simplification and are not intended to make any 
substantive change in policies or procedures. In soliciting comments on 
these actions, we therefore are not seeking to revisit substantive 
issues that were resolved during the development of the final common 
rule in 2003. We are inviting comments specifically on any unintended 
changes in substantive content that the new part in 2 CFR would make 
relative to the DOI common rule at 43 CFR part 43.

Administrative Procedure Act

    Under the Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. 553, agencies 
generally propose a regulation and offer interested parties the 
opportunity to comment before it becomes effective. However, as 
described in the ``Background'' section of this preamble, the policies 
and procedures in this regulation have been proposed for comment two 
times--one time by Federal agencies as a common rule in 2002 and a 
second time by OMB as guidance in 2008--and adopted each time after 
resolution of the comments received.

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    This direct final rule is solely an administrative simplification 
that would make no substantive change in the DOI policy or procedures 
for drug-free workplace. We therefore believe that the rule is 
noncontroversial and do not expect to receive adverse comments, 
although we are inviting comments on any unintended substantive change 
this rule makes.
    Accordingly, we find that the solicitation of public comments on 
this direct final rule is unnecessary and that ``good cause'' exists 
under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B). This rule will be effective on January 21, 
2011 without further action, unless we receive adverse comment by 
December 22, 2010. If any comment on unintended changes is received, it 
will be considered and, if warranted, we will publish a timely revision 
of the rule.

Executive Order 12866

    This document is not a significant rule and is not subject to 
review by the Office of Management and Budget under Executive Order 
12866.
    (1) This rule will not have an effect of $100 million or more on 
the economy. It will not adversely affect in a material way the 
economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public 
health or safety, or State, local, or Tribal governments or 
communities.
    (2) This rule will not create a serious inconsistency or otherwise 
interfere with an action taken or planned by another agency.
    (3) This rule does not alter the budgetary effects or entitlements, 
grants, user fees, or loan programs or the rights or obligations of 
their recipients.
    (4) This rule does not raise novel legal or policy issues.

Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 (5 U.S.C. 605(b))

    DOI certifies that this document will not have a significant 
economic effect on a substantial number of small entities under the 
Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.

Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (SBREFA)

    This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804(2), the Small 
Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act. This rule:

    a. Does not have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million 
or more.
    b. Does not represent a major increase in costs or prices for 
consumers, individual industries, Federal, State, or local 
government agencies, or geographic regions.
    c. Does not have significant adverse effects on competition, 
employment, investment, productivity, innovation, or the ability of 
U.S.-based enterprises to compete with foreign-based enterprises.

Unfunded Mandates Act of 1995 (Sec. 202, Pub. L. 104-4)

    This rule does not impose an unfunded mandate on State, local, or 
Tribal governments or the private sector of more than $100 million per 
year. The rule does not have a significant or unique effect on State, 
local or Tribal governments or the private sector. A statement 
containing the information required by the Unfunded Mandates Reform 
Act, 2 U.S.C. 1531 et seq., is not required.

Takings (E.O. 12630)

    In accordance with Executive Order 12630, the rule does not have 
significant takings implications. A takings implication assessment is 
not required.

Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C., Chapter 35)

    This regulation does not require an information collection from 10 
or more parties and a submission under the Paperwork Reduction Act is 
not required. An OMB form 83-I is not required.

Federalism (Executive Order 13132)

    This proposed regulatory action does not have Federalism 
implications, as set forth in Executive Order 13132. It will not have 
substantial direct effects on the States, on the relationship between 
the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power 
and responsibilities among the various levels of government.

Civil Justice Reform (E.O. 12988)

    In accordance with Executive Order 12988, this rule does not unduly 
burden the judicial system and meets the requirements of sections 3(a) 
and 3(b)(2) of the Order.

List of Subjects

2 CFR Part 1401

    Administrative practice and procedure, Drug abuse, Grant programs, 
Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

43 CFR Part 43

    Administrative practice and procedure, Drug abuse, Grant programs, 
Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

Pamela Haze,
Acting Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget.

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Accordingly, for the reasons set forth in the preamble, and under the 
authority of 5 U.S.C. 301, the Department of the Interior amends 2 CFR, 
Subtitle B, Chapter XIV, part 1401, and 43 CFR part 43 as follows:

TITLE 2--GRANTS AND AGREEMENTS

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1. In Subtitle B, Chapter XIV, add new part 1401 to read as follows:

PART 1401--REQUIREMENTS FOR DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (FINANCIAL 
ASSISTANCE)

Sec.
Subpart A--Purpose and Coverage
1401.100 What does this part do?
1401.105 Does this part apply to me?
1401.110 What policies and procedures must I follow?
1401.115 Are any of my Federal assistance awards exempt from this 
part?
1401.120 Does this part affect the Federal contracts that I receive?
Subpart B--Definitions
1401.205 Award.
1401.210 Controlled substance.
1401.215 Conviction.
1401.220 Cooperative agreement.
1401.225 Criminal drug statue.
1401.230 Debarment.
1401.235 Drug-free workplace.
1401.240 Employee.
1401.245 Federal agency or agency.
1401.250 Grant.
1401.255 Individual.
1401.260 Recipient.
1401.265 State.
1401.270 Suspension.
Subpart C--Requirements for Recipients Other Than Individuals
1401.300 What must I do to comply with this part?
1401.305 What must I include in my drug-free workplace statement?
1401.310 To whom must I distribute my drug-free workplace statement?
1401.315 What must I include in my drug-free awareness program?
1401.320 By when must I publish my drug-free workplace statement and 
establish my drug-free awareness program?
1401.325 What actions must I take concerning employees who are 
convicted of drug violations in the workplace?
1401.330 How and when must I identify workplaces?
1401.335 Whom in the DOI does a recipient other than an individual 
notify about a criminal drug conviction?
Subpart D--Requirements for Recipients Who Are Individuals
1401.400 What must I do to comply with this part if I am an 
individual recipient?
1401.401 Whom in the DOI does a recipient who is an individual 
notify about a criminal drug conviction?
Subpart E--Responsibilities of Department of the Interior Awarding 
Officials
1401.500 What are my responsibilities as a DOI awarding official?
Subpart F--Violations of this Part and Consequences
1401.600 How are violations of this part determined for recipients 
other than individuals?

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1401.605 How are violations of this part determined for recipients 
who are individuals?
1401.610 What actions will the Federal Government take against a 
recipient determined to have violated this part?
1401.615 Are there any exceptions to those actions?

    Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 31 U.S.C. 6101 note, 7501; 41 U.S.C. 
252a; 41 U.S.C. 701-707.

Subpart A--Purpose and Coverage


Sec.  1401.100  What does this part do?

    This part requires that the award and administration of the DOI 
grants and cooperative agreements comply with Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) guidance implementing the portion of the Drug-Free 
Workplace Act of 1988, 41 U.S.C. 701-707, as amended (hereinafter, 
``the Act'') that applies to grants. It thereby--
    (a) Gives regulatory effect to the OMB guidance (Subparts A through 
F of 2 CFR Part 182) for DOI's grants and cooperative agreements; and
    (b) Establishes DOI policies and procedures for compliance with the 
Act that are the same as those of other Federal agencies, in 
conformance with the requirement in 41 U.S.C. 705 for government-wide 
implementing regulations.


Sec.  1401.105  Does this part apply to me?

    This part and, through this part, pertinent portions of the OMB 
guidance in Subparts A through F of 2 CFR part 182 apply if you are--
    (a) A recipient of an assistance award from the Department of the 
Interior; or
    (b) The Department of the Interior awarding official.
    The following table (will be incorporated into 2 CFR part 182) 
shows the subparts that apply to you:

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                If you are                          See subparts
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(1) A recipient who is not an individual.  A, C and F.
(2) A recipient who is an individual.....  A, D and F.
(3) A Department of the Interior awarding  A, E and F.
 official.
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Sec.  1401.110  What policies and procedures must I follow?

    (a) General. You must follow the policies and procedures specified 
in applicable sections of the OMB guidance in Subparts A through F of 2 
CFR part 182, as implemented by this part.
    (b) In implementing OMB guidance in 2 CFR part 182, this part 
supplements four sections of the guidance, as shown in the following 
table. For each of those sections, you must follow the policies and 
procedures set forth in the OMB guidance, as supplemented by this part.

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                                 Section in this         What the
    Section of OMB guidance        part where         supplementation
                                  supplemented           clarifies
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(1) 2 CFR 182.225(a)..........   Sec.   1401.335  Whom in the DOI a
                                                   recipient other than
                                                   an individual must
                                                   notify if an employee
                                                   is convicted for a
                                                   violation of a
                                                   criminal drug statute
                                                   in the workplace.
(2) 2 CFR 182.300(b)..........   Sec.   1401.401  Whom in the DOI a
                                                   recipient who is an
                                                   individual must
                                                   notify if he or she
                                                   is convicted of a
                                                   criminal drug offense
                                                   resulting from a
                                                   violation occurring
                                                   during the conduct of
                                                   any award activity.
(3) 2 CFR 182.500.............   Sec.   1401.600  Who in the DOI is
                                                   authorized to
                                                   determine that a
                                                   recipient other than
                                                   an individual is in
                                                   violation of the
                                                   requirements of 2 CFR
                                                   Part 182, as
                                                   implemented by this
                                                   part.
(4) 2 CFR 182.505.............   Sec.   1401.605  Who in the DOI is
                                                   authorized to
                                                   determine that a
                                                   recipient who is an
                                                   individual is in
                                                   violation of the
                                                   requirements of 2 CFR
                                                   Part 182, as
                                                   implemented by this
                                                   part.
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     (c) Sections of the OMB guidance that this part does not 
supplement. For any section of OMB guidance in Subparts A through F of 
2 CFR Part 182 that is not listed in paragraph (b) of this section, DOI 
policies and procedures are the same as those in the OMB guidance.


Sec.  1401.115  Are any of my Federal assistance awards exempt from 
this part?

    This part does not apply to any award if the Director, Office of 
Acquisition and Property Management (PAM), determines that the 
application of this part would be inconsistent with the international 
obligations of the United States or the laws or regulations of a 
foreign government.


Sec.  1401.120  Does this part affect the Federal contracts that I 
receive?

    It will affect future contract awards indirectly if you are 
debarred or suspended for a violation of the requirements of this part, 
as described in Sec.  1401.610(c). However, this part does not directly 
apply to procurement contracts. The portion of the Drug-Free Workplace 
Act of 1988 that applies to Federal procurement contracts is carried 
out through the Federal Acquisition Regulation in 48 CFR part 23, 
subpart 23.5.

Subpart F--Definitions


Sec.  1401.205  Award.

    Award means an award of financial assistance by DOI or other 
Federal agency directly to a recipient.
    (a) The term award includes:
    (1) A Federal grant or cooperative agreement, in the form of money 
or property in lieu of money.
    (2) A block grant or a grant in an entitlement program, whether or 
not the grant is exempted from coverage under the Departmental rules at 
43 CFR part 12, subpart C, ``Uniform Administrative Requirements for 
Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments.''
    (b) The term award does not include:
    (1) Technical assistance that provides services instead of money.
    (2) Loans.
    (3) Loan guarantees.
    (4) Interest subsidies.
    (5) Insurance.
    (6) Direct appropriations.
    (7) Veterans' benefits to individuals (i.e., any benefit to 
veterans, their families, or survivors by virtue of the service of a 
veteran in the Armed Forces of the United States).


Sec.  1401.210  Controlled substance.

    Controlled substance means any controlled substance identified in 
schedules I through V of the Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. 812, 
and as further defined by regulations at 21 CFR 1308.11 through 
1308.15.


Sec.  1401.215  Conviction.

    Conviction means a finding of guilt (including a plea of nolo 
contendere) or imposition of sentence, or both, by any judicial body 
charged with the responsibility to determine violations of the Federal 
or State criminal drug statutes.


Sec.  1401.220  Cooperative agreement.

    Cooperative agreement means an award of financial assistance that, 
consistent with 31 U.S.C. 6305, is used to enter into the same kind of 
relationship as a grant (see definition of

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grant in section 1401.250), except that substantial involvement is 
expected between the Federal agency and the recipient when carrying out 
the activity contemplated by the award. The term does not include 
cooperative research and development agreements as defined in 15 U.S.C. 
3710a.


Sec.  1401.225  Criminal drug statute.

    Criminal drug statute means a Federal or non-Federal criminal 
statute involving the manufacture, distribution, dispensing, use, or 
possession of any controlled substance.


Sec.  1401.230  Debarment.

    Debarment means an action taken by a Federal agency to prohibit a 
recipient from participating in Federal Government procurement 
contracts and covered non-procurement transactions. A recipient so 
prohibited is debarred, in accordance with the Federal Acquisition 
Regulation for procurement contracts (48 CFR part 9, subpart 9.4) and 2 
CFR part 180.


Sec.  1401.235  Drug-free workplace.

    Drug-free workplace means a site for the performance of work done 
in connection with a specific award at which employees of the recipient 
are prohibited from engaging in the unlawful manufacture, distribution, 
dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance.


Sec.  1401.240  Employee.

    (a) Employee means the employee of a recipient directly engaged in 
the performance of work under the award, including--
    (1) All direct charge employees;
    (2) All indirect charge employees, unless their impact or 
involvement in the performance of work under the award is insignificant 
to the performance of the award; and
    (3) Temporary personnel and consultants who are directly engaged in 
the performance of work under the award and who are on the recipient's 
payroll.
    (b) This definition does not include workers not on the payroll of 
the recipient (e.g., volunteers, even if used to meet a matching 
requirement; consultants or independent contractors not on the payroll; 
or employees of sub-recipients or subcontractors in covered 
workplaces).


Sec.  1401.245  Federal agency or agency.

    Federal agency or agency means any United States executive 
department, military department, government corporation, government 
controlled corporation, any other establishment in the executive branch 
(including the Executive Office of the President), or any independent 
regulatory agency.


Sec.  1401.250  Grant.

    Grant means an award of financial assistance that, consistent with 
31 U.S.C. 6304, is used to enter into a relationship whereby--
    (a) The principal purpose of which is to transfer a thing of value 
to the recipient to carry out a public purpose of support or 
stimulation authorized by a law of the United States, rather than to 
acquire property or services for the Federal Government's direct 
benefit or use; and
    (b) In which substantial involvement is not expected between the 
Federal agency and the recipient when carrying out the activity 
contemplated by the award.


Sec.  1401.255  Individual.

    Individual means a natural person.


Sec.  1401.260  Recipient.

    Recipient means any individual, corporation, partnership, 
association, unit of government (except a Federal agency) or legal 
entity, however organized, that receives an award directly from a 
Federal agency.


Sec.  1401.265  State.

    State means any of the States of the United States, the District of 
Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or any territory or 
possession of the United States.


Sec.  1401.270  Suspension.

    Suspension means an action taken by a Federal agency that 
immediately prohibits a recipient from participating in Federal 
Government procurement contracts and covered non-procurement 
transactions for a temporary period, pending completion of an 
investigation and any judicial or administrative proceedings that may 
ensue. A recipient so prohibited is suspended, in accordance with the 
Federal Acquisition Regulation for procurement contracts (48 CFR part 
9, subpart 9.4) and 2 CFR part 180. Suspension of a recipient is a 
distinct and separate action from suspension of an award or suspension 
of payments under an award.

Subpart C--Requirements for Recipients Other Than Individuals


Sec.  1401.300  What must I do to comply with this part?

    There are two general requirements if you are a recipient other 
than an individual.
    (a) First, you must make a good faith effort, on a continuing 
basis, to maintain a drug-free workplace. You must agree to do so as a 
condition for receiving any award covered by this part. The specific 
measures that you must take in this regard are described in more detail 
in subsequent sections of this subpart. Briefly, those measures are 
to--
    (1) Publish a drug-free workplace statement and establish a drug-
free awareness program for your employees; and
    (2) Take actions concerning employees who are convicted of 
violating drug statutes in the workplace.
    (b) Second, you must identify all known workplaces under your 
Federal awards.


Sec.  1401.305  What must I include in my drug-free workplace 
statement?

    You must publish a statement that--
    (a) Tells your employees that the unlawful manufacture, 
distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance 
is prohibited in your workplace;
    (b) Specifies the actions that you will take against employees for 
violating that prohibition; and
    (c) Lets each employee know that, as a condition of employment 
under any award, he or she:
    (1) Will abide by the terms of the statement; and
    (2) Must notify you in writing if he or she is convicted for a 
violation of a criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace and 
must do so no more than five calendar days after the conviction.


Sec.  1401.310  To whom must I distribute my drug-free workplace 
statement?

    You must require that a copy of the statement described in Sec.  
1401.305 be given to each employee who will be engaged in the 
performance of any Federal award.


Sec.  1401.315  What must I include in my drug-free awareness program?

    You must establish an ongoing drug-free awareness program to inform 
employees about--
    (a) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;
    (b) Your policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace;
    (c) Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee 
assistance programs; and
    (d) The penalties that you may impose upon them for drug abuse 
violations occurring in the workplace.


Sec.  1401.320  By when must I publish my drug-free workplace statement 
and establish my drug-free awareness program?

    If you are a new recipient that does not already have a policy 
statement as described in Sec.  1401.305 and an ongoing

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awareness program as described in Sec.  1401.315, you must publish the 
statement and establish the program by the time given in the following 
table:

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                If . . .                          then you . . .
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(a) The performance period of the award  must have the policy statement
 is less than 30 days.                    and program in place as soon
                                          as possible, but before the
                                          date on which performance is
                                          expected to be completed.
(b) The performance period of the award  must have the policy statement
 is 30 days or more.                      and program in place within 30
                                          days after award.
(c) You believe there are extraordinary  may ask the Department of the
 circumstances that will require more     Interior awarding official to
 than 30 days for you to publish the      give you more time to do so.
 policy statement and establish the       The amount of additional time,
 awareness program.                       if any, to be given is at the
                                          discretion of the awarding
                                          official.
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Sec.  1401.325  What actions must I take concerning employees who are 
convicted of drug violations in the workplace?

    There are two actions you must take if an employee is convicted of 
a drug violation in the workplace:
    (a) First, you must notify Federal agencies if an employee who is 
engaged in the performance of an award informs you about a conviction, 
as required by Sec.  1401.305(c)(2), or you otherwise learn of the 
conviction. Your notification to the Federal agencies must--
    (1) Be in writing;
    (2) Include the employee's position title;
    (3) Include the identification number(s) of each affected award;
    (4) Be sent within ten calendar days after you learn of the 
conviction; and
    (5) Be sent to every Federal agency on whose award the convicted 
employee was working. It must be sent to every awarding official or his 
or her official designee, unless the Federal agency has specified a 
central point for the receipt of the notices.
    (b) Second, within 30 calendar days of learning about an employee's 
conviction, you must either--
    (1) Take appropriate personnel action against the employee, up to 
and including termination, consistent with the requirements of the 
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. 794, as amended; or
    (2) Require the employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug 
abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for these purposes 
by a Federal, State or local health, law enforcement, or other 
appropriate agency.


Sec.  1401.330  How and when must I identify workplaces?

    (a) You must identify all known workplaces under each DOI award. A 
failure to do so is a violation of your drug-free workplace 
requirements. You may identify the workplaces--
    (1) To the DOI official that is making the award, either at the 
time of application or upon award; or
    (2) In documents that you keep on file in your offices during the 
performance of the award, in which case you must make the information 
available for inspection upon request by DOI officials or their 
designated representatives.
    (b) Your workplace identification for an award must include the 
actual address of buildings (or parts of buildings) or other sites 
where work under the award takes place. Categorical descriptions may be 
used (e.g., all vehicles of a mass transit authority or State highway 
department while in operation, State employees in each local 
unemployment office, performers in concert halls or radio studios).
    (c) If you identified workplaces to the DOI awarding official at 
the time of application or award, as described in paragraph (a)(1) of 
this section, and any workplace that you identified changes during the 
performance of the award, you must inform the DOI awarding official.


Sec.  1401.335  Whom in the DOI does a recipient other than an 
individual notify about a criminal drug conviction?

    The DOI is not designating a central location for the receipt of 
these reports. Therefore you shall provide this report to every grant 
officer, or other designee within a bureau or office of the Department 
on whose grant activity the convicted employee was working.

Subpart D--Requirements for Recipients Who Are Individuals


Sec.  1401.400  What must I do to comply with this part if I am an 
individual recipient?

    As a condition of receiving a DOI award, if you are an individual 
recipient, you must agree that--
    (a) You will not engage in the unlawful manufacture, distribution, 
dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance in conducting 
any activity related to the award; and
    (b) If you are convicted of a criminal drug offense resulting from 
a violation occurring during the conduct of any award activity, you 
will report the conviction:
    (1) In writing.
    (2) Within 10 calendar days of the conviction.
    (3) To the Department of the Interior awarding official or other 
designee for each award that you currently have, unless Sec.  1401.401 
or the award document designates a central point for the receipt of the 
notices. When notice is made to a central point, it must include the 
identification number(s) of each affected award.


Sec.  1401.401  Whom in the DOI does a recipient who is an individual 
notify about a criminal drug conviction?

    The DOI is not designating a central location for the receipt of 
these reports. Therefore you shall provide this report to every grant 
officer, or other designee within a bureau or office of the Department 
on whose grant activity the convicted employee was working.

Subpart E--Responsibilities of DOI Awarding Officials


Sec.  1401.500  What are my responsibilities as a DOI awarding 
official?

    To obtain a recipient's agreement to comply with applicable 
requirements in the OMB guidance at 2 CFR part 182, you must include 
the following term or condition in the award:

    Drug-free workplace. You, as the recipient, must comply with 
drug-free workplace requirements in subpart B (or subpart C, if the 
recipient is an individual) of part 1401, which adopts the 
government-wide implementation of 2 CFR part 182; sections 5152-5158 
of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, Pub. L. 100-690, Title V, 
Subtitle D; 41 U.S.C. 701-707.

Subpart F--Violations of this Part and Consequences


Sec.  1401.600  How are violations of this part determined for 
recipients other than individuals?

    A recipient other than an individual is in violation of the 
requirements of this part if the Director, PAM determines, in writing, 
that--
    (a) The recipient has violated the requirements of subpart B of 
this part; or

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    (b) The number of convictions of the recipient's employees for 
violating criminal drug statutes in the workplace is large enough to 
indicate that the recipient has failed to make a good faith effort to 
provide a drug-free workplace.


Sec.  1401.605  How are violations of this part determined for 
recipients who are individuals?

    An individual recipient is in violation of the requirements of this 
part if the Director, PAM determines, in writing, that--
    (a) The recipient has violated the requirements of subpart C of 
this part; or
    (b) The recipient is convicted of a criminal drug offense resulting 
from a violation occurring during the conduct of any award activity.


Sec.  1401.610  What actions will the Federal Government take against a 
recipient determined to have violated this part?

    If a recipient is determined to have violated this part, as 
described in Sec.  1401.600 or Sec.  1401.605, DOI may take one or more 
of the following actions--
    (a) Suspension of payments under the award;
    (b) Suspension or termination of the award; and
    (c) Suspension or debarment of the recipient under 2 CFR part 180, 
for a period not to exceed five years.


Sec.  1401.615  Are there any exceptions to those actions?

    The Secretary of the Interior may waive with respect to a 
particular award, in writing, a suspension of payments under an award, 
suspension or termination of an award, or suspension or debarment of a 
recipient if the Secretary of the Interior determines that such a 
waiver would be in the public interest. This exception authority cannot 
be delegated to any other official.



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