[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 88 (Monday, May 8, 1995)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 22510-22511]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-11198]
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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 Deputy
Assistant Judge Advocate General (Admiralty) of the Navy has determined
that USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67) 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 ship. The intended effect of this rule is to warn
mariners in waters where 72 COLREGS apply.
EFFECTIVE DATE: April 14, 1995.
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 Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate
General (Admiralty) of the Navy, under authority delegated by the
Secretary of the Navy, has certified that USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67)
is a vessel of the Navy which, due to its special construction and
purpose, cannot comply fully with the following specific provision of
72 COLREGS without interfering with its special function as a naval
ship: Annex I, paragraph 2(g), pertaining to placement of sidelights
above the hull of the vessel. The Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate
General (Admiralty) of the Navy 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 Two of Sec. 706.2 is amended by revising the information
on the following vessel:
Table Two
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Side
Forward Aft anchor Side lights, Side
Masthead anchor Forward light, lights, distance lights,
lights, light, anchor distance Aft anchor distance forward of distance
distance to distance light, below light, below forward inboard of
Vessel No. stbd of below number of; flight dk number of; flight dk masthead ship's
keel in flight dk rule 30(a) in meters; rule in meters; light in sides in
meters; in meters; (i) rule 21(e), 30(a)(ii) Sec. 2(g), meters; meters;
rule 21(a) Sec. 2(K), rule annex I Sec. 3(b), Sec. 3(b),
Annex I 30(a)(ii) annex I annex I
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USS JOHN F. KENNEDY................. CV-67 27.5 ........... 1 9.0 2 0.4 ........... ...........
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[[Page 22511]] Dated April 14, 1995.
K.P. McMahon,
CDR, JAGC, U.S. Navy, Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate General
(Admiralty).
[FR Doc. 95-11198 Filed 5-5-95; 8:45 am]
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