Code of Federal Regulations · Section
§ 299.307 — Vegetation
49 C.F.R. § 299.307
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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 along the right-of-way;
(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.
Authorizing Statute
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Mode of recovery28 U.S.C. § 2461
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General authority49 U.S.C. § 20103