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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: July 5, 2024) |
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Title 49 - Transportation |
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Subtitle B - Other Regulations Relating to Transportation |
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Chapter II - Federal Railroad Administration, Department of Transportation |
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Part 213 - Track Safety Standards |
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Subpart G - Train Operations at Track Classes 6 and Higher |
§ 213.321 - Vegetation.
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§ 213.321 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;
(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.