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49 CFR §213.37

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Vegetation on railroad property which is on or immediately adjacent to roadbed shall be controlled so that it does not—
  1. (a)Become a fire hazard to track-carrying structures;
  2. (b)Obstruct visibility of railroad signs and signals:
    1. (1)Along the right-of-way, and
    2. (2)At highway-rail crossings; (This paragraph (b)(2) is applicable September 21, 1999.)
  3. (c)Interfere with railroad employees performing normal trackside duties;
  4. (d)Prevent proper functioning of signal and communication lines; or
  5. (e)Prevent railroad employees from visually inspecting moving equipment from their normal duty stations.