49 C.F.R. § 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.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2
cases, 2006–2006 · leading case: Richard J. Schmitz v. Canadian Pac. Ry. Co., Doing Bus. as Soo Line R.R. Co., a Corp., 454 F.3d 678 (7th Cir. 2006).
Richard J. Schmitz v. Canadian Pac. Ry. Co., Doing Bus. as Soo Line R.R. Co., a Corp., 454 F.3d 678 (7th Cir. 2006). “49 C.F.R. § 213.321 (c) is identical to 49 C.”
Schmitz, Richard J. v. Canadian Pac. (7th Cir. 2006). “321(c),2 which provides in pertinent part” that the railroad must control vegetation so that it does not interfere 2 49 C.F.R. § 213.321 (c) is identical to 49 C.”
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