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[FR Doc No: 94-28235]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
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 Judge
Advocate General of the Navy has determined that USS RUSSELL (DDG 59)
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 guided
missile destroyer. The intended effect of this rule is to warn mariners
in waters where 72 COLREGS apply.
EFFECTIVE DATE: September 15, 1994.
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 Judge Advocate General of the Navy,
under authority delegated by the Secretary of the Navy, has certified
that USS RUSSELL (DDG 59) is a vessel of the Navy which, due to its
special construction and purpose, cannot comply fully with 72 COLREGS:
Annex I, paragraph 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; Annex I,
paragraph 2(f)(i) pertaining to placement of the masthead light or
lights above and clear of all other lights and obstructions; Annex I,
paragraph 3(c) pertaining to placement of task lights not less than 2
meters from the fore and aft centerline of the ship in the athwartship
direction; and Rule 21(a), pertaining to the masthead light unbroken
arc of visibility over an arc of the horizon of 225 degrees and
visibility from right ahead to abaft the beam of 22.5 degrees, without
interfering with its special function as a naval guided missile
destroyer. The Judge Advocate General 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.
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.
2. Table Four of Sec. 706.2 is amended by:
a. Adding the following vessel to Paragraph 15:
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Horizontal distance from
the fore and aft centerline
Vessel No. of the vessel in the
athwartship direction
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USS RUSSELL................. DDG 59 1.91 meters.
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b. Adding the following vessel to Paragraph 16:
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Obstruction angle relative
Vessel No. ship's headings
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USS RUSSELL................. DDG 59 92.62 thru 109.38 deg..
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Table Five of Sec. 706.2 [Amended]
3. Table Five of Sec. 706.2 is amended by adding the following
vessel:
Table Five
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After
masthead
Masthead Forward light less
lights not masthead than \1/2\
over all light not in ship's Percentage
Vessel No. other lights forward length aft horizontal
and quarter of of forward separation
obstructions. ship. Annex masthead attained
Annex I, sec. I, sec. 3(a) light. Annex
2(f) I, sec.
(3)(a)
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USS RUSSELL.............................. DDG 59 X X X 12.8
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Dated: September 15, 1994.
Approved:
H.E. Grant,
Rear Admiral, JAGC, U.S. Navy, Judge Advocate General.
[FR Doc. 94-28235 Filed 11-15-94; 8:45 am]
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