Opinion ID: 1987358
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Heading: Incorporation of OSHA standards by reference.

Text: As previously noted, the regulation at issue in this case, 803 KAR 2:317 § 2 (now § 3), incorporates by reference the standards set forth in 29 CFR § 1910.265(d)(1)(i)(b) and (c). KRS 13A.2267(1)(a) prohibits the incorporation by reference into a Kentucky administrative regulation of a federal regulation that imposes specific procedures, standards, conditions, or restrictions on regulated entities. On the other hand, KRS 338.061(2) specifically permits incorporation by reference of established federal standards into KOSHA regulations. Since KRS 13A.2267(1)(a) deals with incorporation by reference in a general way and KRS 338.061(2) in a specific way, the latter controls. Travelers Indem. Co. v. Reker, 100 S.W.3d 756, 763 (Ky.2003); Commonwealth v. Phon, 17 S.W.3d 106, 107-08 (Ky.2000); DeStock # 14, Inc. v. Logsdon, 993 S.W.2d 952, 959 (Ky.1999).