Section 246.101 - Certification program required(a) Each railroad subject to this part shall have a written signal employee certification program.(b) Each certification program shall include all of the following: (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) A procedure for evaluating prior safety conduct as a motor vehicle operator that complies with the criteria established in § 246.111;(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) 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) A procedure for evaluating visual and hearing acuity that complies with the criteria established in §§ 246.117 and 246.118;(6) A procedure for training that complies with the criteria established in § 246.119;(7) A procedure for qualifying persons on its signal system and signal-related technology that complies with the criteria established in § 246.120;(8) A procedure for knowledge testing that complies with the criteria established in § 246.121;(9) A procedure for monitoring operational performance that complies with the criteria established in § 246.123; and(10) A procedure for mentoring uncertified signal employees that complies with the criteria established in § 246.124.(c) Each certification program shall be version controlled. Any change from the previous FRA-approved version of the certification program must be tracked.