[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 211 (Wednesday, October 31, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 54674-54676]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-23374]
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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 (DoN), DoD.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Department of the Navy (DoN) 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 (DAJAG) (Admiralty and Maritime
Law) has determined that USS CINCINNATI (LCS 20) 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 function as a naval ship. The intended effect of this
rule is to warn mariners in waters where 72 COLREGS apply.
DATES: This rule is effective October 31, 2018 and is applicable
beginning October 19, 2018.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lieutenant Commander Kyle Fralick,
JAGC, U.S. Navy, Admiralty Attorney, (Admiralty and Maritime Law),
Office of the Judge Advocate General, Department of the Navy, 1322
Patterson Ave. SE, Suite 3000, Washington Navy Yard, DC 20374-5066,
telephone number: 202-685-5040.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the authority granted in 33
U.S.C. 1605, the DoN amends 32 CFR part 706.
This amendment provides notice that the DAJAG (Admiralty and
Maritime Law), under authority delegated by the Secretary of the Navy,
has certified that USS CINCINNATI (LCS 20) 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 2(a)(i), pertaining to the height of the forward masthead
light above the hull; Annex I, paragraph 3(a), pertaining to the
location of the forward masthead light in the forward quarter of the
ship and the horizontal distance between the forward and after masthead
light; Rule 21(a) and Annex I, paragraph 2(f)(i), requiring the
masthead lights be above and clear of all other lights and
obstructions; Annex I, paragraph 2(f)(ii) and Annex I, paragraph 3(c),
pertaining to the horizontal and vertical spacing of task lights; and
Rule 27(b)(i) and Annex I, paragraph 9(b), pertaining to the visibility
of task lights. The DAJAG (Admiralty and Maritime Law) 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).
For the reasons set forth in the preamble, the DoN amends part 706
of title 32 of the Code of Federal Regulations as follows:
PART 706--CERTIFICATIONS AND EXEMPTIONS UNDER THE INTERNATIONAL
REGULATIONS FOR PREVENTING COLLISIONS AT SEA, 1972
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1. The authority citation for part 706 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1605.
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2. Section 706.2 is amended by:
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a. In Table One, adding, in alpha numerical order, by vessel number, an
entry for USS CINCINNATI (LCS 20);
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b. In Table Four, under Paragraph 15, adding, in alpha numerical order,
by vessel number, an entry for USS CINCINNATI (LCS 20);
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c. In Table Four, under Paragraph 16, adding, in alpha numerical order,
by vessel number, an entry for USS CINCINNATI (LCS 20);
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d. In Table Four, under Paragraph 27, adding, in alpha numerical order,
by vessel number, an entry for USS CINCINNATI (LCS 20); and
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e. In Table Five, adding, in alpha numerical order, by vessel number,
an entry for USS CINCINNATI (LCS 20).
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
Vessel No. light below minimum
required height. Sec.
2(a)(i) Annex I
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USS CINCINNATI.................. (LCS 20)....... 4.2
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15. * * *
Table Four
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Horizontal
distances from the
fore and aft
Vessel No. centerline of the
vessel in the
athwartship
direction
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USS CINCINNATI................... LCS 20.......... Upper--0.20 meters.
Middle--1.3 meters.
Lower--1.3 meters.
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16. * * *
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Obstruction angle
Vessel No. relative ship's
headings
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USS CINCINNATI................... LCS 20.......... 72[deg] thru
74[deg].
286[deg] thru
288[deg].
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27. On the following ships, the arc of visibility of the middle
task light (restricted maneuverability), required by the rule 27(b)(i)
and Annex I, paragraph 9(b)(i), may be obstructed at the following
angles relative to ship's heading;
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Obstruction angle
Vessel No. relative ship
heading
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USS CINCINNATI................... LCS 20.......... 47[deg] thru
59[deg].
301[deg] thru
313[deg].
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Table Five
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After masthead
Forward light less than
Masthead lights not over all masthead light \1/2\ ship's Percentage
Vessel No. other lights and obstructions. not in forward length aft of horizontal
Annex I, sec. 2(f) quarter of forward masthead separation
ship. Annex I, light. Annex I, attained
sec. 3(a) sec. 3(a)
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USS CINCINNATI........................... (LCS 20)................ .............................. X X 15.2
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Approved: October 19, 2018.
A.S. Janin,
Captain, JAGC, U.S. Navy, Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate General
(Admiralty and Maritime Law).
Dated: October 19, 2018.
Meredith Steingold Werner,
Lieutenant Commander, Judge Advocate General's Corps, U.S. Navy,
Federal Register Liaison Officer.
[FR Doc. 2018-23374 Filed 10-30-18; 8:45 am]
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