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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.

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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 PAUL HAMILTON (DDG 
60) 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 guided 
missile destroyer. The intended effect of this rule is to warn mariners 
in waters where 72 COLREGS apply.

EFFECTIVE DATE: June 28, 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 PAUL HAMILTON (DDG 60) 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; 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; and 
Rule 21(a), pertaining to the masthead light unbroken arc of visibility 
over an arc of the horizon of 225 degrees and visibility from right 
ahead to abaft the beam of 22.5 degrees, without interfering with its 
special function as a naval guided missile destroyer. 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.
    Accordingly, 32 CFR Part 706 is amended as follows:

PART 706--[AMENDED]

    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 Sec. 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                               No.             centerline of the vessel in the     
                                                                                 athwartship direction          
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USS PAUL HAMILTON....................................  DDG 60         1.88 meters.                              
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    b. Adding the following vessel to Paragraph 16: 

                                                                                                                
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                                                                      Obstruction angle relative ship's headings
                       Vessel                               No.                                                 
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USS PAUL HAMILTON....................................  DDG 60         101.35 thru 112.50 degree.                
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Sec. 706.2  [Amended]

    3. Table Five of Sec. 706.2 is amended by adding the following 
vessel: 

                                                   Table Five                                                   
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                                                                                           After                
                                                                                         masthead               
                                                             Masthead       Forward     light less              
                                                            lights not     masthead     than \1/2\              
                                                             over all    light not in     ship's      Percentage
                 Vessel                         No.        other lights     forward     length aft    horizontal
                                                               and        quarter of    of forward    separation
                                                          obstructions.   ship. Annex    masthead     attained  
                                                          Annex I, sec.  I, sec. 3(a)  light. Annex             
                                                              2(f)                        I, sec.               
                                                                                          (3)(a)                
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USS PAUL HAMILTON........................  DDG 60         X              X             X                    13.9
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    Dated: June 28, 1994.
H.E. Grant,
Rear Admiral, JAGC, U.S. Navy, Judge Advocate General.
[FR Doc. 94-17037 Filed 7-13-94; 8:45 am]
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