[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 198 (Friday, October 13, 1995)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 53272-53273]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-25312]
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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 GREENEVILLE (SSN 772) 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: September 27, 1995.
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 GREENEVILLE (SSN 772) 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
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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 GREENEVILLE (SSN 772) 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 Sec. 706.3, are equally applicable to USS
GREENEVILLE (SSN 772).
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), 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.
Sec. 706.2 [Amended]
2. Table One of Sec. 706.2 is amended by adding the following
vessel:
Table One
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Distance in
meters of
forward
masthead light
Vessel No. below minimum
required
height. Sec.
2(a)(i) Annex
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USS GREENEVILLE..................... SSN-772........... 3.5
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3. Table 3 of Sec. 706.2 is amended by adding the following vessel:
Table 3
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Side lights Forward
distance Stern anchor
Masthead Side lights Stern light inboard of light, light, Anchor lights
lights arc arc of arc of ship's distance height relationship of aft
Vessel No. of visibility; visibility; sides in forward of above hull light to forward
visibility; rule 21(b) rule 21(c) meters; stern in in meters; light in meters;
rule 21(a) 3(b) annex meters; 2(K) annex 2(K) annex 1
1 rule 21(c) 1
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USS GREENEVILLE.................. SSN-772 ........... ........... 209 4.4 6.1 3.4 1.7 below.
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Dated: September 26, 1995.
C.E. Schaff,
LCDR, JAGC, U.S. Navy, Acting Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate General
(Admiralty).
[FR Doc. 95-25312 Filed 10-12-95; 8:45 am]
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