[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 31 (Tuesday, February 15, 1994)]
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[FR Doc No: 94-3495]
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[Federal Register: February 15, 1994]
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Department of the Navy
32 CFR Part 706
Certifications and Exemptions Under the International Regulations
for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972; Amendment
AGENCY: Department of the Navy, DOD.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Department of the Navy is amending its certifications and
exemptions under the International Regulations for Preventing
Collisions at Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS), to reflect that the Judge
Advocate General of the Navy has determined that USS LABOON (DDG 58) is
a vessel of the Navy which, due to its special construction and
purpose, cannot comply fully with certain provisions of the 72 COLREGS
without interfering with its special functions as a naval destroyer.
The intended effect of this rule is to warn mariners in waters where 72
COLREGS apply.
EFFECTIVE DATE: January 5, 1994.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Captain R. R. Rossi, JAGC, U.S. Navy
Admiralty Counsel, Office of the Judge Advocate General Navy
Department, 200 Stovall Street, Alexandria, VA 22332-2400 Telephone
number: (703) 325-9744.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the authority granted in 33
U.S.C. 1605, the Department of the Navy amends 32 CFR part 706. This
amendment provides notice that the Judge Advocate General of the Navy,
under authority delegated by the Secretary of the Navy, has certified
that USS LABOON (DDG 58) is a vessel of the Navy which, due to its
special construction and purpose, cannot comply fully with 72 COLREGS:
Annex I, paragraph 3(a) pertaining to the location of the forward
masthead light in the forward quarter of the vessel, the placement of
the after masthead light, and the horizontal distance between the
forward and after masthead lights; Annex I, paragraph 2(f)(i)
pertaining to placement of the masthead light or lights above and clear
of all other lights and obstructions; and, Annex I, paragraph 3(c)
pertaining to placement of task lights not less than 2 meters from the
fore and aft centerline of the ship in the athwartship direction;
without interfering with its special function as a naval ship. The
Judge Advocate General has also certified that the lights involved are
located in closest possible compliance with the applicable 72 COLREGS
requirements.
Moreover, it has been determined, in accordance with 32 CFR parts
296 and 701, that publication of this amendment for public comment
prior to adoption is impracticable, unnecessary, and contrary to public
interest since it is based on technical findings that the placement of
lights on this vessel in a manner differently from that prescribed
herein will adversely affect the vessel's ability to perform its
military functions.
List of Subjects in 32 CFR Part 706
Marine Safety, Navigation (Water), and Vessels.
PART 706--[AMENDED]
Accordingly, 32 CFR part 706 is amended as follows:
1. The authority citation for 32 CFR part 706 continues to read:
Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1605.
Sec. 706.2 [Amended]
2. Table Four of 706.2 is amended by:
a. Adding the following vessel to Paragraph 15:
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Horizontal distance
from the fore and aft
Vessel Number centerline of the
vessel in the
athwartship direction
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USS Laboon............. DDG 58................. 1.90 meters.
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b. Adding the following vessel to Paragraph 16:
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Obstruction angle
Vessel Number relative ship's
headings
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USS Laboon............. DDG 58................. 102.8 thru 112.5
degree.
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3. Table Five of 706.2 is amended by adding the following vessel:
Table Five
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After masthead
Masthead lights Forward masthead light less than
not over all light not in \1/2\ ship's Percentage
Vessel Number other lights and forward quarter length aft of horizontal
obstructions. of ship. Annex I, forward masthead separation
Annex I, sec. sec. 3(a) light Annex I, attained
2(f) sec. 3(a)
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USS Laboon............... DDG 58 X X X 13.8
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Dated: January 5, 1994.
Approved:
H.E. Grant,
Rear Admiral, JAGC, U.S. Navy, Acting Judge Advocate General.
[FR Doc. 94-3495 Filed 2-14-94; 8:45 am]
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