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OR Rev Stat § 824.019 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 824 - Railroads|Section 824.019 - Grade Crossing Safety Improvement Fund.

(1) The Grade Crossing Safety Improvement Fund is established separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the Grade Crossing Safety Improvement Fund shall be credited to the fund. (2) Notwithstanding ORS 823.991, all civil penalties collected under ORS 824.222 and 824.223 shall be paid by the Department of Transportation into the State Treasury within 30 days after the collection thereof and shall be placed by the State Treasurer to the credit of the Grade Crossing Safety Improvement Fund. Moneys in the fund are continuously appropriated to the Department of Transportation for the purpose of grade crossing safety improvement projects. [2001 c.909 §4] Note: 824.019 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of the Oregon Vehicle Code or any chapter or series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
OR Rev Stat § 824.020 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 824 - Railroads|Section 824.020 - Definitions for ORS 824.020 to 824.042.

As used in ORS 824.020 to 824.042, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) "Class I railroad" has the meaning given that term in rules adopted by the Department of Transportation. The definition of "Class I railroad" in rules adopted by the Department of Transportation shall be consistent, insofar as practicable, with the definition of the term under federal law and regulations. (2) "Railroad" means all corporations, municipal corporations, counties, companies, individuals, associations of individuals and their lessees, trustees or receivers, that: (a) Own, operate by steam, electric or other motive power, manage or control all or part of any railroad or interurban railroad as a common or for hire carrier in this state, or cars or other equipment used thereon, or bridges, terminals or sidetracks used in connection therewith, whether owned or operated under a contract, agreement, lease or otherwise. (b) Are engaged in the ownership, management or control of terminals in this state, which corporations, municipal corporations, counties, companies, individuals and associations hereby are declared to be common and for hire carriers, or the transportation of property within this state by express. [Formerly 760.005]
OR Rev Stat § 824.022 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 824 - Railroads|Section 824.022 - Applicability of ORS 824.020 to 824.042, 824.050 to 824.110 and 824.200 to 824.256.

(1) ORS 824.020 to 824.042, 824.050 to 824.110 and 824.200 to 824.256 apply to: (a) The transportation of passengers and property. (b) The receiving, delivering, switching, storing, elevation and transfer in transit, ventilation, refrigeration and handling of such property, and all charges connected therewith. (c) All railroad, terminal, car, tank line, freight and freight line companies. (d) All associations of persons, whether incorporated or otherwise, that do business as common or for hire carriers upon or over any line of railroad within this state. (e) Any common or for hire carrier engaged in the transportation of passengers or property wholly by rail or partly by rail and partly by water. (2) ORS 824.020 to 824.042 do not apply to logging or other private railroads not doing business as common carriers. (3) ORS 824.020 to 824.042 and 824.050 to 824.110 do not apply to corporations, companies, individuals, associations of individuals and their lessees, trustees or receivers that: (a) Are primarily involved in a business enterprise other than rail transportation; (b) Conduct rail operations 50 percent or more of which are for the purpose of providing transportation to the primary business enterprise; (c) Operate on less than 10 miles of track; and (d) Provide for hire rail transportation service to no more than five persons. [Formerly 760.010; 2021 c.630 §25]
OR Rev Stat § 824.024 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 824 - Railroads|Section 824.024 - Procedure for construction of side lines and extensions.

If any railway company owning or operating a railway within this state desires to construct any branch line or side line, or to build an extension of the main line, its board of directors shall adopt a resolution defining the branch, side line or extension, and designating the termini thereof, and shall cause a copy of such resolution, certified by its secretary, to be filed in the office of the Secretary of State, and in the office of each county clerk in or through whose county such branch or side line or extension is to be constructed. Thereupon such corporation has the right to build and construct such branch, side line or extension, and to exercise the right of eminent domain as provided by law, and the termini so designated in such resolution shall be a sufficient designation thereof for the purpose of exercising such right of eminent domain. [Formerly 760.060]
OR Rev Stat § 824.026 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 824 - Railroads|Section 824.026 - Railway inspectors required; powers and duties.

(1) The Department of Transportation shall employ at least three full-time railroad inspectors to assist the department as the department may prescribe in: (a) Inquiring into any neglect or violation of and enforcing any law of this state or any law or ordinance of any municipality thereof relating to railroad safety; (b) Inquiring into any neglect or violation of and enforcing any rule, regulation, requirement, order, term or condition issued by the department relating to railroad safety; and (c) Conducting any investigative, surveillance and enforcement activities that the department is authorized to conduct under federal law in connection with any federal law, rule, regulation, order or standard relating to railroad safety. (2) A railroad inspector may inspect any train and the contents thereof that the railroad inspector reasonably believes is being operated in violation of any law, ordinance, rule, regulation, requirement, order, standard, term or condition referred to in subsection (1) of this section. [Formerly 760.070; 2021 c.630 §26]
OR Rev Stat § 824.030 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 824 - Railroads|Section 824.030 - Annual report to department; penalty.

(1) Every railroad shall annually, on or before May 1, unless additional time is granted, file with the Department of Transportation a report verified by a duly authorized officer, in such form and containing such information as the department shall prescribe, covering the year ending December 31 next preceding. (2) Any railroad failing to make such report shall forfeit to the state, for each day’s default, a sum not to exceed $100, to be recovered in a civil action in the name of the State of Oregon. [Formerly 760.305]
OR Rev Stat § 824.040 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 824 - Railroads|Section 824.040 - Government acquisition of lines; permitted actions.

(1) The State of Oregon, a city, county, county service district, mass transit district organized under ORS 267.010 to 267.394, a transportation district organized under ORS 267.510 to 267.650 or a port may acquire, own, reconstruct, rehabilitate, operate or maintain a railroad line for the benefit and use of its inhabitants and for profit. (2) In the exercise of the power granted under subsection (1) of this section, this state, a city, county, county service district, mass transit district, transportation district or port may: (a) Acquire, by purchase or otherwise, own, reconstruct, rehabilitate or operate a railroad as described in subsection (1) of this section within and outside its boundaries and the boundaries of this state and running from the city, county, district or port to other points within and outside its boundaries and the boundaries of this state. (b) Acquire rights of way, easements or real property within and outside its boundaries and the boundaries of this state when necessary or convenient for the acquisition and operation of the railroad line. (c) Enter into contracts with any person for the reconstruction, rehabilitation, operation or maintenance of the railroad line by such person for the city, county, district or port. (3) Nothing in this section shall be construed as expanding or diminishing the power of eminent domain conferred upon public bodies, designated in subsection (1) of this section, by ORS 368.116 or any other provision of law. [Formerly 760.610] Note: 824.040 was added to and made a part of ORS chapters 823, 824, 825 and 826 by legislative action but was not added to ORS chapter 824 or any series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
OR Rev Stat § 824.042 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 824 - Railroads|Section 824.042 - Department to participate in contested abandonment proceedings.

The Department of Transportation shall participate before the appropriate federal agency in all contested railroad line abandonment proceedings involving the proposed abandonment of any railroad line in this state. Prior to such participation, the department shall consult with public entities and users of railroad service affected by the proposed abandonment. [Formerly 760.630]
OR Rev Stat § 824.045 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 824 - Railroads|Section 824.045 - Department establishment of state safety oversight program for rail fixed guideway public transportation system; fee; rules.

(1) Subject to ORS 479.950, the Department of Transportation, by rule, shall establish a state safety oversight program that applies to all rail fixed guideway public transportation systems in Oregon that are not subject to regulation by the Federal Railroad Administration. (2) For purposes of 49 U.S.C. 5329(e), the department is designated as the state safety oversight agency to monitor compliance with the program for rail fixed guideway public transportation systems that are not subject to regulation by the Federal Railroad Administration. The state safety oversight agency and rules: (a) Shall implement the state safety oversight program in compliance with the requirements of 49 U.S.C. 5329. (b) Shall review, approve, oversee and enforce the implementation, by the owner and operator of a rail fixed guideway public transportation system, of the public transportation agency safety plan adopted pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 5329(d). (c) Shall inspect, investigate and enforce the safety of rail fixed guideway public transportation systems. (d) Shall audit rail fixed guideway public transportation systems for compliance with the public transportation agency safety plan. (e) May investigate any hazard or risk that threatens the safety of a rail fixed guideway public transportation system. (f) May investigate any event involving a rail fixed guideway public transportation system. (g) May investigate any allegation of noncompliance with a transit agency safety plan. (3) The department shall implement the state safety oversight program for rail fixed guideway public transportation systems that are not subject to regulation by the Federal Railroad Administration and that are not subject to 49 U.S.C. 5329. (4) Unless prohibited by federal law, the department shall set an annual fee for owners and operators of rail fixed guideway public transportation systems to defray the costs of the state safety oversight program and the costs associated with department responsibilities under ORS 267.230 (2). The department shall establish by rule the manner and timing of the collection of the fee. (5) Fees collected by the department that are in excess of the combined actual cost of the state safety oversight program and the costs associated with department responsibilities under ORS 267.230 (2) shall be refunded to owners and operators of rail fixed guideway public transportation systems within one year following the end of the fiscal year in which the department collected the excess fees. In lieu of a refund, an owner or operator of a rail fixed guideway public transportation system may choose to have the excess fees credited against the subsequent year’s fee payment. [1995 c.29 §3; 1997 c.275 §43; 2001 c.522 §11; 2015 c.489 §1; 2017 c.46 §2]
OR Rev Stat § 824.050 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 824 - Railroads|Section 824.050 - Inspection of, recommendations on and orders concerning railroad equipment and facilities.

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the Department of Transportation shall examine and inspect the physical condition of all railroad facilities in the state, including roadbeds, stations and equipment. Whenever it appears from such inspection that the safety of the public or the employees of such railroad may be threatened, notice of the condition or practice under investigation shall be given to the railroad and any person responsible for the maintenance or use of the railroad facility. If such condition or practice is not corrected to the department’s satisfaction, the department shall set the matter for hearing. Following such hearing the department shall order the railroad or person responsible for the maintenance or use of the railroad facility to make any repairs, alterations, or changes necessary to correct or eliminate any condition or practice found to threaten the safety of the public or the employees of the railroad. If in the opinion of the Department of Transportation a condition or practice is so hazardous as to place the employees of the railroad in immediate danger the department may issue, after hearing, upon 48 hours’ written notice given the railroad, an order prohibiting the use of the facility until such time as necessary repair, alterations or changes are made. (2) This section does not apply to a penalty imposed under ORS 824.090 or 824.992 (7) and (8). [Formerly 761.120; 1997 c.275 §12]
OR Rev Stat § 824.052 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 824 - Railroads|Section 824.052 - Track clearances.

The Department of Transportation, upon own motion or upon application of any person, and with or without hearing: (1) May enter an order prescribing standard track clearances for railroads. (2) Upon finding good cause, may enter an order granting authority for a railroad to operate at particular points with clearances different from those prescribed as standard track clearances. [Formerly 761.180]
OR Rev Stat § 824.054 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 824 - Railroads|Section 824.054 - Cooperation with federal agencies on matters of safety; disclosure of reports if required by federal law.

(1) The Department of Transportation may cooperate with, make certifications to, and enter agreements with the Secretary of Transportation of the United States, or any other federal agency with jurisdiction over railroads, under the Federal Railroad Safety Act of 1970, as amended through the effective date of that Act. (2) The Department of Transportation may assume responsibility for and carry out on behalf of the Secretary of Transportation of the United States, or any other federal agency with jurisdiction over railroads, regulatory jurisdiction over the safety practices applicable to railroad facilities and operations in Oregon not otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of any other agency of this state. (3) Notwithstanding any other provisions of law to the contrary, the Department of Transportation shall make public such reports as are required to be made public under the Federal Railroad Safety Act of 1970, as amended through the effective date of that Act and shall provide such information as is required thereunder to the Secretary of Transportation of the United States. [Formerly 761.190]
OR Rev Stat § 824.056 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 824 - Railroads|Section 824.056 - Walkway standards; rules; variances.

(1) The Department of Transportation, upon the department’s motion or upon application of any person, shall adopt rules that prescribe standards for walkways alongside railroad tracks where necessary for the safety of railroad employees. (2) The department may for good cause shown permit variances from the standards so prescribed. [Formerly 761.200; 1997 c.275 §13]
OR Rev Stat § 824.058 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 824 - Railroads|Section 824.058 - Track improvement and rehabilitation program.

The Department of Transportation may: (1) Identify segments of railroad track in this state that: (a) Are abandoned, threatened with abandonment or have physical characteristics that reduce freight service; and (b) Have the potential for providing renewed, continued or improved rail service that would benefit the state or community beyond the cost involved. (2) Develop and implement programs to encourage improvement of service over segments of railroad track identified under subsection (1) of this section. (3) With the prior approval of the Oregon Transportation Commission, enter into agreements with the United States Government, a political subdivision in this state or any person to: (a) Continue existing rail service on a segment of railroad track identified under subsection (1) of this section; (b) Acquire a segment of railroad track identified under subsection (1) of this section to maintain existing or provide for future rail service; (c) Rehabilitate or improve, to the extent necessary to permit more adequate and efficient rail service, railroad property on a segment of railroad track identified under subsection (1) of this section; or (d) Provide funding for less expensive alternatives to rail service over a segment of railroad track identified under subsection (1) of this section. (4) Do any act required of this state under rules adopted by the United States Secretary of Transportation under section 1654, title 49, United States Code, for allocation and distribution of funds to any state under section 1654, title 49, United States Code, for preserving or improving rail freight service in this state. [Formerly 761.205] Note: 824.058 was added to and made a part of ORS chapters 823, 824, 825 and 826 by legislative action but was not added to ORS chapter 824 or any series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
OR Rev Stat § 824.060 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 824 - Railroads|Section 824.060 - First aid kits and fire extinguishers required on locomotives; temporary exemptions.

(1) Every locomotive of every railroad operating in this state shall be equipped with a first aid kit. (2) All locomotives shall be equipped with fire extinguishers meeting the following requirements: (a) Each locomotive shall have at least one portable fire extinguisher. (b) Fire extinguishers may be of a foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide type. (c) The fire extinguishers in each locomotive shall provide a minimum capacity of one and one-quarter gallons or five pounds. More than one fire extinguisher may be used to comply with the minimum capacity requirement under this paragraph. (d) Fire extinguishers shall be placed in readily accessible locations. (e) Fire extinguishers shall be maintained in working order. (3) A railroad may apply for a temporary exemption from the provisions of subsection (2) of this section. The Department of Transportation will consider the application of the railroad for a temporary exemption when accompanied by a full statement of the conditions existing and the reasons for the exemption. Any exemption so granted will be limited to a stated period of time. [Formerly 761.315; 2021 c.630 §27]
OR Rev Stat § 824.062 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 824 - Railroads|Section 824.062 - Equipment required on track motor cars.

(1) Every person operating or controlling any railroad which is a common carrier shall equip each of its track motor cars operating during the period 30 minutes before sunset and 30 minutes after sunrise with: (a) An electric headlight of sufficient candle power to enable the operator of the car to plainly discern any track obstruction, landmark, warning sign or grade crossing at a distance not less than 300 feet. (b) A red rear electric light with sufficient candle power to be plainly visible at a distance not less than 300 feet. (c) A windshield equipped with a device, which must be kept in good working order, with which the operator can clean rain, snow and other moisture from the windshield. (d) A canopy or top adequate to protect the occupants of the car from sun, rain, snow or other inclement weather. (2) As used in this section, "track motor car" means all power-propelled speeders and motor cars which can be lifted on and off the track by hand. [Formerly 761.320]
OR Rev Stat § 824.064 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 824 - Railroads|Section 824.064 - Self-propelled vehicles used in yards or terminals.

(1) No railroad shall permit or require an employee to use a self-propelled vehicle in its yards or terminals for inspecting trains, equipment or facilities or transporting employees or materials for the repair of trains, equipment or facilities, unless the vehicle is designed, constructed and operated in accordance with the safety orders and regulations adopted under ORS 654.001 to 654.170 and 654.202 to 654.216. (2) As used in subsection (1) of this section, "railroad" means a railroad as defined by ORS 824.020 and 824.022. [Formerly 761.325] Note: 824.064 was added to and made a part of ORS chapters 823, 824, 825 and 826 by legislative action but was not added to ORS chapter 824 or any series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
OR Rev Stat § 824.066 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 824 - Railroads|Section 824.066 - Helper unit operation restrictions.

(1) Except for operation in its yards or terminals, no railroad shall permit or require a helper unit that is not attached to a train to be operated with a crew of fewer than two people. (2) As used in this section, "helper unit" means a locomotive power unit placed near the middle of or at the rear of a train to help the train traverse steep grades. (3) A violation of this section is a Class A violation. [Formerly 761.331; 1999 c.1051 §231]
OR Rev Stat § 824.068 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 824 - Railroads|Section 824.068 - Water quality standards for locomotives.

(1) The Department of Transportation shall prescribe standards for water quality on railroad locomotives in this state. (2) The department may for good cause shown permit variances from the standards so prescribed. [Formerly 761.365; 2021 c.630 §9]
OR Rev Stat § 824.080 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 824 - Railroads|Section 824.080 - "Hazardous materials" defined.

As used in ORS 824.082 to 824.090 "hazardous materials" means those substances designated by the Department of Transportation pursuant to ORS 824.086 (1). [Formerly 761.370]