49 CFR 213.321 : Transportation (§ 1.1 To Parts 1581-1699) — (§ 200.1 To Parts 273-299) — Other Regulations Relating To Transportation (Continued) (§ 200.1 To Parts 273-299) — Federal Railroad Administration, Department Of Transportation (§ 200.1 To Parts 273-299) — Track Safety Standards (§ 213.1 To Appendix D To Part 213) — Train Operations At Track Classes 6 And Higher (§ 213.301 To Appendix D To Part 213) — Vegetation.

4 Aug 2016

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.

49 CFR 213.321