[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 49 (Tuesday, March 12, 1996)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 9904-9905]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-5837]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Department of the Navy
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 PAUL HAMILTON (DDG 60) 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 a naval ship. The intended effect of this rule is to warn
mariners in waters where 72 COLREGS apply.
EFFECTIVE DATE: February 26, 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 PAUL HAMILTON (DDG 60) is
a vessel of the Navy which, due to its special construction and
purpose, cannot fully comply with the following specific provisions 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 vessel, the
placement of the after masthead light, and the horizontal distance
between the forward and after masthead lights; Annex I, paragraph
2(f)(i) pertaining to placement of the masthead light or lights above
and clear of all other lights and obstructions; Annex I, paragraph 3(c)
pertaining to placement of task lights not less than two meters from
the fore and aft centerline of the ship in the athwartship direction;
and, Rule 21(a), pertaining to the masthead light unbroken arc of
visibility over an arc of the horizon of 225 degrees and visibility
from right ahead to abaft the beam of 22.5 degrees. 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.
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.
2. Table Five of Sec. 706.2 is amended by revising the entry for
USS PAUL HAMILTON (DDG 60) as follows:
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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 Five
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After masthead
Masthead lights Forward light less
not over all masthead light than \1/2\ Percentage
other lights and not in forward ship's length horizontal
Vessel No. obstructions. quarter of aft of forward separation
annex I, sec. ship. annex I, masthead attained
2(f) sec. 3(a) light. annex
I, sec. 3(a)
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USS PAUL HAMILTON.............. DDG 60 X X X 20.4
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Dated: February 25, 1996.
R. R. Pixa,
Captain, JAGC, U.S. Navy, Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate General
(Admiralty).
[FR Doc. 96-5837 Filed 3-11-96; 8:45 am]
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