[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 84 (Tuesday, May 3, 1994)] [Unknown Section] [Page 0] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 94-10499] [[Page Unknown]] [Federal Register: May 3, 1994] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 SIROCCO (PC 6) 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 patrol craft. The intended effect of this rule is to warn mariners in waters where 72 COLREGS apply. EFFECTIVE DATE: 1 April 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 SIROCCO (PC 6) is a vessel of the Navy which, due to its special construction and purpose, cannot comply fully with 72 COLREGS, Rule 23(a)(ii), pertaining to display of a masthead light and a second (after) masthead light on vessels exceeding 50 meters in length; Annex I, paragraph 2(k), pertaining to the vertical distance between the forward and after anchor lights and the height of the forward anchor light above the hull; Rule 21(c), pertaining to location of the sternlight, without interfering with its special functions as a naval patrol craft. The Judge Advocate General of the Navy has also certified that the number of masthead lights displayed and the location of the other mentioned lights are 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 number and placement of lights on USS SIROCCO (PC 6) 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 Three of 706.2 is amended by revising the column headings and adding the following ship: Table 3 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Forward Side lights Stern anchor Anchor lights Masthead Side lights Stern light distance light, light, relationship lights arc arc of arc of inboard of distance height of aft light Vessel No. of visibility; visibility; ship's forward of above hull to forward visibility; rule 21(b) rule 21(c) sides in stern in in meters; light in rule 21(a) meters 3(b) meters; 2(K) annex meters 2(K) annex 1 rule 21(c) 1 annex 1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- USS SIROCCO................................ PC 6 ........... ........... ........... ........... 25.5\1\ 3.0 1.1 below. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\Only when towing. Dated: April 1994. R. B. Schiff, Capt., JAGC, U.S. Navy, Acting. [FR Doc. 94-10499 Filed 5-2-94; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3810-AE-P