[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 49, Volume 4]

[Revised as of October 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 49CFR213.37]



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                        TITLE 49--TRANSPORTATION

 

       CHAPTER II--FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF 

                             TRANSPORTATION

 

PART 213_TRACK SAFETY STANDARDS--Table of Contents

 

                            Subpart B_Roadbed

 

Sec. 213.37  Vegetation.



    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.