Section 17.15.471. Railroad permits.

	(a)  Upon written application, the department will, in its discretion, issue a permit authorizing the applicant to construct or install railroad facilities within a department right-of-way.  
	(b)  No permit is required for the reconstruction of existing crossings, structures, or other facilities or for the construction of additional crossings, structures, or other facilities in areas where a railroad holds a fee title or an easement for a railroad right-of-way.  
	(c)  An application for a railroad permit must specifically describe the proposed facility and its proposed location within the department's right-of-way. The application must include plans and specifications so that the department can evaluate the engineering design and proposed location.  
	(d)  All railroad permits will be issued in accordance with this section and 17 AAC 15.011 - 17 AAC 15.111.  
	(e)  Whether or not a railroad facility permit is required, the railroad shall notify the department in writing not less than 15 days before any construction or major maintenance activity in an area bordering on, adjacent to, or crossing a department right-of-way.  

Authorities

19.05.020;19.05.040;19.10.010;19.10.020;19.20.030;19.20.050;19.25.010;19.25.200;19.30.051;19.30.121;19.40.065

Notes

Reference

17 AAC 15.011
17 AAC 15.481
17 AAC 15.491

Authority

AS 19.05.020 AS 19.05.040 AS 19.10.010 AS 19.10.020 AS 19.20.030 AS 19.20.050 AS 19.25.010 AS 19.25.200 AS 19.30.051 AS 19.30.121 AS 19.40.065

History

Eff. 5/23/82, Register 82