Section 824.206 - Elimination, relocation or alteration of grade crossing; installation or alteration of protective devices(1) The Department of Transportation may, upon its own motion or upon application by a railroad or the public authority in interest, subsequent to a hearing, unless a hearing is not required under ORS 824.214, and upon finding that such action is required by the public safety, necessity, convenience and general welfare:(a) Eliminate a grade crossing by relocation of the highway;(b) Alter or abolish any grade crossing or change the location thereof, or require a separation of grades at any such crossing;(c) Alter or change any existing crossing at separated grades; and(d) Require installation or alteration of protective devices.(2) The department shall prescribe the time and manner of such alteration, change, installation or alteration, and the terms and conditions thereof. Formerly 763.030; 1997 c.249 §250; 1997 c.275 §16