[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 88 (Monday, May 8, 1995)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 22509-22510]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-11202]
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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 STETHEM (DDG 63) 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 20, 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 STETHEM (DDG 63) 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 3(a), pertaining to the location of the forward masthead
light in the forward quarter of the ship, and the horizontal distance
between the forward and after masthead lights; Annex I, paragraph
2(f)(i), pertaining to the 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. 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 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 centerline of
Vessel No. the vessel in the
athwartship direction
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USS STETHEM................. DDG 63 1.91 meters.
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b. Adding the following vessel to Paragraph 16:
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Obstruction angle relative
Vessel No. ship's headings
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USS STETHEM................. DDG 63 102.51 thru 112.50 deg..
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3. Table Five of 706.2 is amended by adding the following vessel:
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Table Five
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After mast-
Masthead Forward head light
lights not masthead less than \1/
over all light not in 2\ 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 STETHEM.............................. DDG 63 X X X 20
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Dated: April 20, 1995.
K.P. McMahon,
CDR, JAGC, U.S. Navy, Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate, General
(Admiralty).
[FR Doc. 95-11202 Filed 5-5-95; 8:45 am]
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