1. Regulations
  2. title 49
  3. chapter II
  4. part 213
  5. subpart B
  6. § 213.33

Collapse to view only § 213.33 - Drainage.

§ 213.31 - Scope.

This subpart prescribes minimum requirements for roadbed and areas immediately adjacent to roadbed.

AUTHORITY: 49 U.S.C. 20102-20114 and 20142; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; and 49 CFR 1.89.

SOURCE: 63 FR 34029, June 22, 1998, unless otherwise noted.

CITE AS: 49 CFR 213.31

§ 213.33 - Drainage.

Each drainage or other water carrying facility under or immediately adjacent to the roadbed shall be maintained and kept free of obstruction, to accommodate expected water flow for the area concerned.

AUTHORITY: 49 U.S.C. 20102-20114 and 20142; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; and 49 CFR 1.89.

SOURCE: 63 FR 34029, June 22, 1998, unless otherwise noted.

CITE AS: 49 CFR 213.33

§ 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.

AUTHORITY: 49 U.S.C. 20102-20114 and 20142; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; and 49 CFR 1.89.

SOURCE: 63 FR 34029, June 22, 1998, unless otherwise noted.

CITE AS: 49 CFR 213.37