Or. Admin. R. 741-320-0020 - Definitions

As used in OAR 741-320-0010 through 741-320-0170, 741-325-0010, 741-330-0010 through 741-330-0040 and 741-335-0010 through 741-335-0050, unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) "Structure" is any bridge or trestle on which a railroad track is constructed.

(2) "Walkway" is a pathway located alongside or in the vicinity of a railroad track for the purpose of providing an area for railroad employees to perform their normal trackside duties.

(3) "Inside edge of a walkway" is that edge of a walkway closest to the nearest rail of the track for which the walkway is constructed.

(4) "Yard" is a system of tracks other than main tracks and sidings used for making up trains, storing cars and other purposes including the inspection, repair and cleaning of cars.

(5) "Railroad shop or repair track" is a fixed repair facility or track that is regularly and consistently used to perform major repairs, regardless of whether a mobile repair vehicle is used to conduct the repairs.

(6) "Major repair" means a repair that normally requires greater than four person-hours to accomplish or involves the use of specialized tools and equipment. Major repairs include such activities as coupler replacement, draft gear repair, and repairs requiring the use of an air jack but exclude changing wheels on intermodal loading ramps either with or without an air jack.

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Or. Admin. R. 741-320-0020

PUC 13-1981, f. & ef. 12-21-81 (Order No. 81-900); PUC 4-1983, f. & ef. 5-3-83 (Order No. 83-242); RS 2-1996, f. & cert. ef. 3-14-96; Renumbered from 860-044-0190; RS 2-1998, f. & cert. ef. 8-20-98; RD 1-2006, f. & cert. ef. 8-28-06

Stat. Auth.: ORS 184.616, 184.619, 823.011 & 824.056

Stats. Implemented: ORS 824.050 & 824.056