During 1979 the Joint Subcommittee determined that there was no clear delineation of authority for regulating and supervising the burning of combustible debris along railroad rights of way. The parties to this issue have acknowledged that the situation does call for increased cooperation and concentration on this problem, but acknowledged that legislation at this time might not be the proper solution. The Joint Subcommittee did make certain other recommendations, in lieu of legislation, and these are following. The Joint Subcommittee did feel that it would be wise, at the present time, to continue to monitor the situation and keep abreast of any further developments.