[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 46 (Thursday, March 7, 1996)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 9107]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-5328]
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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). The Deputy Assistant Judge
Advocate General (Admiralty) of the Navy has determined that a prior
certification of noncompliance for USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) should be
amended to reflect compliance with 72 COLREGS. The intended effect of
this rule is to warn mariners in waters where 72 COLREGS apply.
EFFECTIVE DATE: December 11, 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 determined that certain navigation lights on
USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63), previously certified as not in compliance with
72 COLREGS, now comply with the applicable 72 COLREGS requirements.
Specifically, the ship now has a single forward anchor light and a
single aft anchor light, as required by Rule 30(a)(i). Furthermore, the
forward anchor light and the aft anchor light have been relocated to
comply with Annex I, paragraph 2(k), and Rule 30(a)(ii).
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 Two of 706.2 is amended by revising the entry for USS
KITTY HAWK as follows:
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 Two
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AFT
anchor Side
Masthead Forward light, Side lights, Side
lights, anchor Forward distance AFT lights, distance lights,
distance light, anchor below anchor distance forward of distance
to stbd distance light, flight dk light, below forward inboard of
Vessel No. of keel below number in number flight dk masthead ship's
in flight dk of; rule meters; of; rule in meters; light in sides in
meters; in meters; 30(a)(i) rule 30(a)(ii) Sec. meters; meters;
rule Sec. 21(e), 2(g), Sec. Sec.
21(a) 2(K), rule annex I 3(b), 3(b),
Annex I 30(a)(ii) annex I annex I
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USS KITTY HAWK........................ CV-63 27.8 .......... 1 ......... 1 0.2 .......... ..........
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Dated: December 11, 1995.
R.R. Pixa,
Captain, JAGC, U.S. Navy Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate General
(Admiralty).
[FR Doc. 96-5328 Filed 3-6-96; 8:45 am]
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