[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 203 (Friday, October 20, 1995)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 54198-54199]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-25878]
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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 STOUT (DDG 55) is a vessel of the Navy which, due to its
special construction and purpose, cannot comply fully 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: June 13, 1995.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Commander K.P. McMahon, 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 STOUT (DDG 55) 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 naval ship:
Annex I, section 3(a) pertaining to the location of the forward
masthead light in the forward quarter of the vessel, and the horizontal
distance between the forward and after masthead lights; and, Annex I,
section 2(f)(i) pertaining to placement of the masthead light or lights
above and clear of all other lights and obstructions. 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 Four of Sec. 706.2 is amended by revising the information
on the following vessel in Paragraph 16:
Sec. 706.2 Certifications of the Secretary of the Navy under Executive
Order 11964 and 33 U.S.C. 1605.
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Obstruction angle
Vessel No. relative ship's headings
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USS STOUT............. DDG 55................ 102.00 thru 112.50 deg..
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3. Table Five of Sec. 706.2 is amended by revising the information
on the following vessel:
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Table Five
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After mast-head
Masthead lights Forward light less than
not over all masthead light \1/2\ ship's Percentage
other lights not in forward length aft of horizontal
Vessel No. and quarter of ship forward separation
obstructions annex I, sec. masthead light attained
annex I, sec. 3(a) annex I, sec.
2(f) 3(a)
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USS STOUT............ DDG 55............... X X X 20.7
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Dated: June 13, 1995.
K.P. McMahon,
U.S. Navy Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate General (Admiralty).
[FR Doc. 95-25878 Filed 10-19-95; 8:45 am]
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