right-of-way
Defined in 3 places across 2 titles of the United States Code.
“right-of-way” means, except as used in section 1208 of this title—
(A) an area extending not less than one hundred feet on both sides of the center line of any main line or branch line of the Alaska Railroad; or
(B) an area extending on both sides of the center line of any main line or branch line of the Alaska Railroad appropriated or retained by or for the Alaska Railroad that, as a result of military jurisdiction over, or non-Federal ownership of, lands abutting the main line or branch line, is of a width less than that described in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph;
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- 1994–present45 U.S.C. § 1202Railroads · Definitions · as used in this chapter
The term “right-of-way” has the meaning given the term in section 1702 of this title.
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- 2026–present43 U.S.C. § 3007Public Lands · Renewable energy fees on Federal land · in this section
The term “right-of-way” includes an easement, lease, permit, or license to occupy, use, or traverse public lands granted for the purpose listed in subchapter V of this chapter.
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- 1994–present43 U.S.C. § 1702Public Lands · Definitions · in this section