§299.307. Vegetation.

49 C.F.R. § 299.307

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 along the right-of-way;

(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. 20103, 20107, 20133, 20141, 20302-20303, 20306, 20701-20702, 21301-21302, 21304; 28 U.S.C. 2461, note; and 49 CFR 1.89.

Source: 85 FR 69731, Nov. 3, 2020, unless otherwise noted.