[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 98 (Monday, May 22, 1995)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 27027-27028]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-12477]
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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 Deputy
Assistant Judge Advocate General (Admiralty) of the Navy has determined
that USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) 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: May 1, 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 CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) is
a vessel of the Navy which, due to its special construction and
purpose, cannot comply fully with the following specific provision 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 as
follows:
Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1605.
2. Table Four of section 706.2 is amended by revising the entry for
USS CURTIS WILBUR in Paragraph 16 to read as follows:
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Obstruction angle relative
Vessel Number ship's headings
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USS CURTIS WILBUR........... DDG 54 102.61 thru 112.50 deg..
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3. Table Five of Sec. 706.2 is amended by revising the entry for
USS CURTIS WILBUR to read as follows:
Table Five
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After mast-
Masthead Forward head light
lights not masthead less than \1/
over all light not in 2\ 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 CURTIS WILBUR......................... DDG 54 X X X 20.4
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[[Page 27028]] Dated: May 1, 1995.
Approved:
K. P. McMahon,
CDR, JAGC, U.S. Navy Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate General
(Admiralty).
[FR Doc. 95-12477 Filed 5-19-95; 8:45 am]
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