[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 46 (Thursday, March 7, 1996)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 9105-9107]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-5346]
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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 CHEYENNE (SSN 773) is a vessel of the Navy which, due to its
special construction and purpose, cannot fully comply with certain
provisions of the 72 COLREGS without interfering with its special
functions as
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a naval ship. The intended effect of this rule is to warn mariners in
waters where 72 COLREGS apply.
EFFECTIVE DATE: February 21, 1996.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Captain R.R. Pixa, 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 CHEYENNE (SSN 773) 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 arc of visibility of the sternlight;
Annex I, section 2(a)(i), pertaining to the height of the masthead
light; Annex I, section 2(k), pertaining to the height and relative
positions of the anchor lights; and Annex I, section 3(b), pertaining
to the location of the sidelights. The Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate
General (Admiralty) has also certified that the aforementioned lights
are located in closest possible compliance with the applicable 72
COLREGS requirements.
Notice is also provided that USS CHEYENNE (SSN 773) is a member of
the SSN 688 class of vessels for which certain exemptions, pursuant to
72 COLREGS, Rule 38, have been previously authorized by the Secretary
of the Navy. The exemptions pertaining to that class, found in the
existing table of section 706.3, are equally applicable to USS CHEYENNE
(SSN 773).
Moreover, it has been determined, in accordance with 32 CFR Parts
296 to 701, the 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. 1605.
2. Table One of Sec. 706.2 is amended by adding the following
vessel:
Sec. 706.2 Certifications of the Secretary of the Navy under Executive
Order 11964 and 33 U.S.C. 1605.
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Table One
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Distance in meters of
forward masthead light
Vessel No. below minimum required
height; Sec. 2(a)(i),
annex I
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USS CHEYENNE.................................... SSN-773 3.5
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3. Table Three of 706.2 is amended by adding the following vessel:
Sec. 706.2 Certifications of the Secretary of the Navy under
Executive Order 11964 and 33 U.S.C. 1605.
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Table 3
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Side
lights Stern Forward
Masthead distance light, anchor Anchor lights
lights arc Side lights Stern light arc inboard of distance light, relationship of aft
Vessel No. of are of of visibility; ship's forward of height light to forward
visibility; visibility; rule 21(c) sides in stern in above hull light in meters;
rule 21(a) rule 21(b) meters; meters; in meters; 2(K), annex 1
3(b), rule 21(c) 2(K),
annex 1 annex 1
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USS CHEYENNE.................... SSN-773 ........... ........... 209 deg. 4.4 6.1 3.4 1.7 below
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Dated: February 21, 1996.
R.R. Pixa,
Captain, JAGC, U.S. Navy, Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate General
(Admiralty).
[FR Doc. 96-5346 Filed 3-6-96; 8:45 am]
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