SECTION 165:32-1-8. Blocking crossings  


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  • (a)   Every railroad shall be operated in such a manner as to minimize obstruction of emergency vehicles at public highway grade crossings.
    (b)   Any state, county or municipal entity may file a Transportation Docket (TD) cause application, conforming to the procedural requirements of OAC 165:5, requesting an order from the Commission requiring a separation of grade at a crossing based on blockages that affect public safety. Such applications must include an engineering and budget proposal and assignment of costs. The assignment of cost must be reasonable and must include supporting justification for such assignment. If the budget proposal is part of a federal-aid project, railroad contributions requested in the application shall not exceed federal regulatory requirements unless by agreement.
[Source: Added at 12 Ok Reg 2107, eff 7-1-95; Amended at 18 Ok Reg 2414, eff 7-1-01; Amended at 36 Ok Reg 618, eff 8-1-19]