[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 38 (Thursday, February 26, 1998)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 9742-9744]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-4933]
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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
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 BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6) 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: January 8, 1998.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Captain R.R. Pixa, JAGC, U.S. Navy,
Admiralty Counsel, Office of the Judge Advocate, General, Navy
Department,
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200 Stovall Street, Alexandria, Virginia, 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 BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6)
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: Rule 21(a), pertaining to the location of the masthead
lights over the fore and aft centerline of the ship; Annex I, section
2(g), pertaining to the distance of the sidelights above the hull;
Annex I, section 3(a), petaining to the location of the foreward
masthead light in the forward quarter of the ship; and the horizontal
distance between the forward and after masthead lights; and Annex I,
section 3(b), pertaining to the positioning of the sidelights in
relationship to the forward masthead light, without interfering with
its special functions as an amphibious assault ship. 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 as
follows:
Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1605.
2. Table Two of Sec. 706.2 is amended by adding, in numerical
order, the following entry for USS BONHOMME RICHARD:
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 Two
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AFT
anchor Side
Masthead Forward light, Side light, Side
lights, anchor Forward distance AFT lights, distance lights,
distance light, anchor below anchor distance forward of distance
to stbd distance light, flight dk light, below forward inboard of
Vessel Number of keel below number in number flight dk masthead ship's
in flight dk of; rule meters; of; rule in light in sides in
meters; in meters; 30 (a)(i) rule 30(a)(ii) meters; meters; meters;
rule Sec. 21(e), 2(g), Sec. Sec.
21(a) 2(K), rule annex I 2(b), 3(b),
annex I 30(a)(ii) annex I annex I
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USS BONHOMME RICHARD................... LHD 6 9.0 2.9 89.6
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3. Table Five of Sec. 706.2 is amended by adding, in numerical
order, the following entry for USS BONHOMME RICHARD:
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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Masthead After masthead
lights not Fordward light less than
over all masthead light \1/2\ ship's Percentage
other lights not in forward length aft of horizontal
Vessel No. and quarter of forward separation
obstructions. ship. Annex I, masthead light. attained
Annex I, sec. sec. 3(a) Annex I, sec.
2(f) 3(a)
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USS BONHOMME RICHARD............ LHD 6 X X 39.8
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Dated: January 8, 1998.
R.R. Pixa,
Captain, JAGC, U.S. Navy, Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate General
(Admiralty).
[FR Doc. 98-4933 Filed 2-25-98; 8:45 am]
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