[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 59 (Wednesday, March 26, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 16028-16029]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-6122]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2008-0098]


Certificate of Alternative Compliance for Tug LAURA K. MORAN

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with 33 U.S.C. 1605(c) the Coast Guard is 
providing notice that a Certificate of Alternative Compliance was 
issued for the Tug Laura K. Moran.

DATES: The letter in accordance with 33 U.S.C. 1605(c) was effective on 
February 22, 2008.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this notice, 
call Mr. Dennis Spain, Prevention Branch, U.S. Coast Guard, telephone 
757-398-6558.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Tug Laura K. Moran will be used for ship 
assist, escorting, and fire fighting operations. Full compliance with 
72 COLREGS will hinder the Tug's ability to maneuver within close 
proximity of the side of vessels during maneuvering operations. Due to 
the design of the Tug and the required height of the side running 
lights it would be difficult and impractical to build supporting 
structure that would put the lights within 3.2' from the side of Tug, 
as required by Annex I paragraph 3(b) of the 72 COLREGS. Compliance 
with the rule will cause the lights to be in a location which will be 
highly susceptible to damage from ships hulls or towlines. Locating the 
side running lights 11'2'' from the vessel side on top of the pilot 
house roof will provide a shelter location for the lights and allow 
maneuvering within close proximity to ships hulls.
    A Certificate of Alternative Compliance, as allowed under Title 33, 
Code of Federal Regulation, Parts 81 and 89, has been issued for the 
towing vessel LAURA K. MORAN, O.N. 1208410. The Certificate of 
Alternative Compliance allows for the placement of the running lights 
to deviate from requirements set forth in Annex I paragraph 3(b) of 72 
COLREGS.

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    Viewing of the Certificate: To view the Certificate of Alternative 
Compliance, go to http://www.regulations.gov at any time. Enter the 
docket number for this notice (USCG-2008-0098) in the Search box, and 
click ``Go >>.'' You may also visit the Docket Management Facility in 
Room W12-140 on the ground floor of the DOT West Building, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., 
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

    Dated: March 4, 2008.
Fred M. Rosa, Jr.,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District.
 [FR Doc. E8-6122 Filed 3-25-08; 8:45 am]
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