§213.37. Vegetation.

49 C.F.R. § 213.37

Vegetation on railroad property which is on or immediately adjacent to roadbed shall be controlled so that it does not—

(a)

Become a fire hazard to track-carrying structures;

(b)

Obstruct visibility of railroad signs and signals—

(1)

Along the right-of-way, and

(2)

At highway-rail crossings; (This paragraph (b)(2) is applicable September 21, 1999.)

(c)

Interfere with railroad employees performing normal trackside duties;

(d)

Prevent proper functioning of signal and communication lines; or

(e)

Prevent railroad employees from visually inspecting moving equipment from their normal duty stations.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 20102-20114 and 20142; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; and 49 CFR 1.89.

Source: 63 FR 34029, June 22, 1998, unless otherwise noted.