[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 188 (Thursday, September 28, 1995)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 50101-50102]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-24162]



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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 Large Harbor Tug YTB 820 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 
function as a naval ship. The intended effect of this rule is to warn 
mariners in waters where 72 COLREGS apply.

EFFECTIVE DATE: September 13, 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 Large Harbor Tug YTB 820 is a 
vessel of the Navy which, due to its special construction and purpose, 
cannot comply fully with the following specific provisions of 72 
COLREGS without interfering with its special function as a naval ship: 
Rule 21(c), pertaining to the location and arc of visibility of the 
sternlight; Rule 24(c), pertaining to the towing lights displayed by 
power driven vessels when pushing ahead or towing alongside; Rule 
27(b)(i), pertaining to the lights displayed by vessels restricted in 
their ability to maneuver; Annex I, paragraph 2(a)(i), pertaining to 
the height of the masthead light; and Annex I, paragraph 3(b), 
pertaining to the location of the sidelights. The Deputy Assistant 
Judge Advocate General (Admiralty) 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. 

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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 Sec. 706.2 is amended by adding the following 
vessel:

                                                                         Table 3                                                                        
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                                                                                                                                 Forward       Anchor   
                                                                                                     Side lights     Stern        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  
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                   *                  *                  *                  *                  *                  *                  *                  
YTB-820......................................  YTB-820......  ...........  ...........  ...........         3.08        14.20  ...........  ............
                                                                                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                        
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    3. Table Four of Sec. 706.2 is amended by adding the following 
vessel to Paragraph 14:


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                                                             Distance in
                                                              meters of 
                                                                 aux.   
                                                               masthead 
                                                             light below
                         Vessel No.                            minimum  
                                                               required 
                                                               height.  
                                                               Annex I, 
                                                                 sec.   
                                                               2(a)(i)  
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                            *    *    *    *                            
                                                                        
YTB-820....................................................         3.30
                                                                        
                                                                        
                                                                        
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    Dated: September 12, 1995.

K.P. McMahon,

CDR, JAGC, U.S. Navy, Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate General 
(Admiralty).

[FR Doc. 95-24162 Filed 9-27-95; 8:45 am]
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