803 KAR 2:317reg. Special industries

      Section 1. Definitions. (1) "Assistant Secretary" means Secretary, Labor Cabinet, or Commissioner, Department of Workplace Standards, Labor Cabinet.

      (2) "C.F.R." means Code of Federal Regulations.

      (3) "Employee" is defined in KRS 338.015(2).

      (4) "Employer" is defined by KRS 338.015(1).

      (5) "Standard" is defined by KRS 338.015(3).

 

      Section 2. Except as modified by the definitions in Section 1 of this administrative regulation, general industry shall comply with the following federal requirements published by the Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Services, General Services Administration:

      (1) 29 C.F.R. 1910.261-1910.272, effective July 1, 2015[2014];

      (2) The amendments to 29 C.F.R. 1910.269 as published in the October 5, 2015 Federal Register, Volume 80, Number 192[The amendments to 29 C.F.R. 1910.269 as published in the September 24, 2014 Federal Register, Volume 79, Number 185; and

   (3) The amendment to 29 C.F.R. 1910.266 as published in the July 1, 2014 Federal Register, Volume 79, Number 126].

 

As approved by the Kentucky Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board.

 

DERRICK RAMSEY, Chairman

      APPROVED BY AGENCY: May 10, 2016

      FILED WITH LRC: May 13, 2016 at 11 a.m.

      PUBLIC HEARING AND PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: A public hearing on this administrative regulation shall be held on June 22, 2016 at 10:30 A.M. (EDT) at the Labor Cabinet, 1047 US HWY 127 South, Suite 4, Frankfort, Kentucky. Individuals interested in being heard at this hearing shall notify this agency in writing five (5) working days prior to the hearing of their intent to attend. If no notification of intent to attend the hearing is received by that date, the hearing may be canceled. This hearing is open to the public. Any person who wishes to be heard will be given an opportunity to comment on the proposed administrative regulation. A transcript of the public hearing will not be made unless a written request for a transcript is made. If you do not wish to attend the public hearing, you may submit written comments on the proposed administrative regulation. Written comments shall be accepted through June 30, 2016. Send written notification of intent to be heard at the public hearing or written comments on the proposed administrative regulation to the contact person.

      CONTACT PERSON: Kristi Redmon, OSH Standards Specialist, Kentucky Department of Workplace Standards, 1047 U.S. HWY 127 South, Suite 4, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, phone [phone], fax [phone].

 

REGULATORY IMPACT ANALYSIS AND TIERING STATEMENT

 

Contact person: Kristi Redmon

      (1) Provide a brief summary of:

      (a) What this administrative regulation does: This administrative regulation, in Section 1, defines terms not found in the federal standard. Section 2 updates the C.F.R. to July 1, 2015 and requires employers to comply with the requirements of 29 C.F.R. 1910.301 through 29 C.R.R. 1910.331 as published in the October 5, 2015 Federal Register. The Kentucky OSH Standards Board adopted the new revision on May 10, 2016. As a result of the adoption of this final rule 803 KAR 2:317 must be amended to include the adopted changes. The October 5, 2015 final rule limits the scope of 1910.269 as it relates to line-clearance tree trimming and adds clarifying language to only include work performed for the purpose of clearing space around electric power generation, transmission, or distribution lines or equipment and the organizations that operate or control the operating procedures for those lines or equipment. The amendment clarifies that the electrical safety-related work practices in subpart S cover qualified persons performing work near, but not on or directly associated with installations listed in 1910.33(c)(1) through (c)(4). Lastly, this final rule corrects minor approach distances in Table R-6 of 1910.269 as published in the October 5, 2015 Federal Register, Volume 80, Number 192.

      (b) The necessity of this administrative regulation: The Kentucky OSH Program is mandated by 29 C.F.R. Parts 1952 and 1953 to be at least as effective as OSHA. Since OSHA’s amendment did not impose any additional or more stringent requirements on employers than the existing standard, the Kentucky Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board was not obligated to adopt this amendment. However, to promote consistency and provide employers and employees with a clear understanding of the requirements, the Kentucky Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board adopted this amendment.

      (c) How this administrative regulation conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes: This administrative regulation conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes of KRS Chapter 338.051 and 338.061.

      (d) How this administrative regulation currently assists or will assist in the effective administration of the statutes: This administrative regulation will promote worker health and safety throughout Kentucky and keep the state program as effective as the federal program.

      (2) If this is an amendment to an existing administrative regulation, provide a brief summary of: (a) How the amendment will change this existing administrative regulation. Section 2 updates the C.F.R. to July 1, 2015 and requires employers to comply with the requirements of 29 C.F.R. 1910.301 through 29 C.R.R. 1910.331 as published in the October 5, 2015 Federal Register. The Kentucky OSH Standards Board adopted the new revision on May 10, 2016. As a result of the adoption of this final rule 803 KAR 2:317 must be amended to include the adopted changes. The October 5, 2015 final rule limits the scope of 1910.269 as it relates to line-clearance tree trimming and adds clarifying language to only include work performed for the purpose of clearing space around electric power generation, transmission, or distribution lines or equipment and the organizations that operate or control the operating procedures for those lines or equipment. The amendment clarifies that the electrical safety-related work practices in subpart S cover qualified persons performing work near, but not on or directly associated with installations listed in 1910.33(c)(1) through (c)(4). This amendment also corrects Table V-6 in 1910.269, changing "0.50" to read "0.050. As a result of the adoption of this final rule 803 KAR 2:317 must be amended to include the adopted changes. This amendment also updates this administrative regulation to meet KRS Chapter 13A considerations.

      (b) The necessity of the amendment to this administrative regulation: The Kentucky OSH Program is mandated by 29 C.F.R. Parts 1952 and 1953 to be at least as effective as OSHA. Since OSHA’s amendment did not impose any additional or more stringent requirements on employers than the existing standard, the Kentucky Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board was not obligated to adopt this amendment. However, to promote consistency and provide employers and employees with a clear understanding of the requirements, the Kentucky Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board adopted this amendment.

      (c) How the amendment conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes: This amendment conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes of KRS Chapter 338.051 and 338.061.

      (d) How the amendment will assist in the effective administration of the statutes: This amendment maintains consistency with the federal requirements, providing all a clear understanding of the requirements. This amendment promotes worker health and safety throughout Kentucky and keeps the state program as effective as the federal program.

      (3) List the type and number of individuals, businesses, organizations, or state and local governments affected by this administrative regulation: This administrative regulation affects all employers in the Commonwealth engaged in general industry activities covered by KRS Chapter 338.

      (4) Provide an analysis of how the entities identified in question (3) will be impacted by either the implementation of this administrative regulation, if new, or by the change, if it is an amendment, including:

      (a) List the actions that each of the regulated entities identified in question (3) will have to take to comply with this administrative regulation or amendment: No additional compliance duties are expected from this correction to the regulatory text.

      (b) In complying with this administrative regulation or amendment, how much will it cost each of the entities identified in question (3): As no new compliance duties are expected, no costs are assumed by the employers.

      (c) As a result of compliance, what benefits will accrue to the entities identified in question (3):

Improved employee protection is likely to result from the promulgation of this amendment, due to the consistency with the federal requirement, providing all a clear understanding of the requirements.

      (5) Provide an estimate of how much it will cost to implement this administrative regulation: (a) Initially: There is no cost to the OSH Program to implement this administrative regulation.

      (b) On a continuing basis: There is no continuing cost to the Program to implement this administrative regulation.

      (6) What is the source of the funding to be used for the implementation and enforcement of this administrative regulation: Current state and federal funding.

      (7) Provide an assessment of whether an increase in fees or funding will be necessary to implement this administrative regulation, if new or by the change if it is an amendment: There is neither an increase in fees nor an increase in funding necessary to implement these revisions.

      (8) State whether or not this administrative regulation establishes any fees or directly or indirectly increases any fees: This administrative regulation neither establishes any fees nor directly or indirectly increases any fees.

      (9) TIERING: Is tiering applied? Tiering is not applied. All employers covered by KRS Chapter 338 are treated equally.

 

FEDERAL MANDATE ANALYSIS COMPARISON

 

      1. Federal statute or regulation constituting the federal mandate.

Public Law 91-596, the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, Section 18; 29 C.F.R. Part 1952; 29 C.F.R. Part 1953

      2. State compliance standards. The Kentucky OSH Program is mandated by 29 C.F.R. Parts 1952 and 1953 to be at least as effective as OSHA. Since OSHA’s amendment did not impose any additional or more stringent requirements on employers than the existing standard, the Kentucky Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board was not obligated to adopt this amendment. However, to promote consistency and provide employers and employees with a clear understanding of the requirements, the Kentucky Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board adopted this amendment on May 10, 2016.

      3. Minimum or uniform standards contained in the federal mandate. The Kentucky OSH Program is mandated by 29 C.F.R. Parts 1952 and 1953 to be at least as effective as OSHA. Since OSHA’s amendment did not impose any additional or more stringent requirements on employers than the existing standard, the Kentucky Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board was not obligated to adopt this amendment. However, to promote consistency and provide employers and employees with a clear understanding of the requirements, the Kentucky Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board adopted this amendment on May 10, 2016.

      4. Will this administrative regulation impose stricter requirements, or additional or different responsibilities or requirements, than those required by the federal mandate? The amendments to the regulation do not impose stricter requirements than those required by the federal mandate.

      5. Justification for the imposition of the stricter standard, or additional or different responsibilities or requirements. The amendments to the regulation do not impose stricter requirements than those required by the federal mandate.

 

FISCAL NOTE ON STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT

 

      1. What units, parts or divisions of state or local government (including cities, counties, fire departments, or school districts) will be impacted by this administrative regulation? This administrative regulation will affect any unit, part, or division of local government covered by KRS 338 and engaged in general industry activities.

      2. Identify each state or federal statute or federal regulation that requires or authorizes the action taken by the administrative regulation. KRS 338.051, KRS 338.061, Public Law 91-596 84 STAT. 1590, 29 C.F.R. Parts 1952 and 1953.

      3. Estimate the effect of this administrative regulation on the expenditures and revenues of a state or local government agency (including cities, counties, fire departments, or school districts) for the first full year the administrative regulation is to be in effect.

      (a) How much revenue will this administrative regulation generate for the state or local government (including cities, counties, fire departments, or school districts) for the first year? None.

      (b) How much revenue will this administrative regulation generate for the state or local government (including cities, counties, fire departments, or school districts) for subsequent years? None.

      (c) How much will it cost to administer this program for the first year?

      (d) How much will it cost to administer this program for subsequent years? Because no additional compliance duties are required as a result of the revisions, no costs are associated with the amendment of this regulation.

      Note: If specific dollar estimates cannot be determined, provide a brief narrative to explain the fiscal impact of the administrative regulation.

      Revenues (+/-): Unknown.

      Expenditures (+/-): Unknown.

      Other explanation:

Notation

      RELATES TO: KRS 338.015, 338.051(3), 338.061, 29 C.F.R. 1910.261-1910.272

      STATUTORY AUTHORITY: KRS 338.051(3), 338.061

      NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY: KRS 338.051(3) requires the Kentucky Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board to promulgate occupational safety and health administrative regulations necessary to accomplish the purposes of KRS Chapter 338. 29 C.F.R. 1910.261 to 1910.272 authorize the federal requirements relating to special industries. This administrative regulation establishes the special industries standards to be enforced by the Department of Workplace Standards in general industry.