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[FR Doc No: 94-28234]


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[Federal Register: November 16, 1994]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
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 JOHN PAUL JONES 
(DDG 53) 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: September 15, 1994.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Commander K. P. McMahon, 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 JOHN PAUL JONES (DDG 
53) is a vessel of the Navy which, due to its special construction and 
purpose, cannot comply fully with 72 COLREGS: Annex I, section 3(a) 
pertaining to the location of the forward masthead light in the forward 
quarter of the vessel, and the horizontal distance between the forward 
and after masthead lights; and Annex I, section 2(f)(i) pertaining to 
placement of the masthead light or lights above and clear of all other 
lights and obstructions; without interfering with its special function 
as a Navy 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. Sec. 1605.


Sec. 706.2  [Amended]

    2. Table Four of Sec. 706.2 is amended by revising the following 
vessel listing in Paragraph 16:

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                                              Obstruction angle relative
           Vessel                  No.             ship's headings      
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USS JOHN PAUL JONES.........  DDG 53         103.29 thru 112.50 deg.    
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Sec. 706.2  [Amended]

    3. Table Five of section 706.2 is amended by revising the 
information on 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 JOHN PAUL JONES......................  DDG 53                    X             X             X            20
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    Dated: September 15, 1994.
H.E. Grant,
Rear Admiral, JAGC, U.S. Navy, Judge Advocate General.
[FR Doc. 94-28234 Filed 11-15-94; 8:45 am]
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