[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 101 (Thursday, May 26, 1994)]
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[FR Doc No: 94-12842]
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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 SQUALL (PC 7), USS
ZEPHYR (PC 8), USS CHINOOK (PC 9), USS FIREBOLT (PC 10), USS WHIRLWIND
(PC 11), USS THUNDERBOLT (PC 12), USS SHAMAL (PC 13) are vessels of the
Navy which, due to their special construction and purpose, cannot
comply fully with certain provisions of the 72 COLREGS without
interfering with their special functions as naval patrol vessels. The
intended effect of this rule is to warn mariners in waters where 72
COLREGS apply.
EFFECTIVE DATE: May 6, 1994.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Captain R.R. Rossi, 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 SQUALL (PC 7), USS ZEPHYR (PC 8), USS CHINOOK (PC 9), USS
FIREBOLT (PC 10), USS WHIRLWIND (PC 11), USS THUNDERBOLT (PC 12), USS
SHAMAL (PC 13) are vessels of the Navy which, due to their special
construction and purpose, cannot comply fully with 72 COLREGS, Rule
23(a)(ii), pertaining to display of a masthead light and a second
(after) masthead light on vessels exceeding 50 meters in length; Annex
I, paragraph 2(k), pertaining to the vertical distance between the
forward and after anchor lights and the height of the forward anchor
light above the hull; Rule 21(c), pertaining to location of the
sternlight, without interfering with their special functions as naval
patrol vessels. The Judge Advocate General of the Navy has also
certified that the number of masthead lights displayed and the location
of the other mentioned lights are 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 number and
placement of lights on USS SQUALL (PC 7), USS ZEPHYR (PC 8), USS
CHINOOK (PC 9), USS FIREBOLT (PC 10), USS WHIRLWIND (PC 11), USS
THUNDERBOLT (PC 12), USS SHAMAL (PC 13) in a manner differently from
that prescribed herein will adversely affect the vessels ability to
perform their 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 Three of 706.2 is amended by revising the column headings
and adding the following ships:
Table Three
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Anchor
Side lights Stern Forward lights
Masthead distance light, anchor relationship
lights arc Side lights Stern light inboard of distance light, of aft light
Vessel No. of arc of arc of ship's forward of height to forward
visibility; visibility; visibility; sides in stern in above hull light in
rule 21(a) rule 21(b) rule 21(c) meters Sec. meters; in meters; meters Sec.
3(b) annex rule 21(c) Sec. 2(K) 2 (K) annex
1 annex 1 1
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USS SQUALL.................................... PC 7........ \1\25.5 3.0 1.0
USS ZEPHYR.................................... PC 8........ \1\25.5 3.0 1.0
USS CHINOOK................................... PC 9........ \1\25.5 3.0 1.0
USS FIREBOLT.................................. PC 10....... \1\25.5 3.0 1.0
USS WHIRLWIND................................. PC 11....... \1\25.5 3.0 1.0
USS THUNDERBOLT............................... PC 12....... \1\25.5 3.0 1.0
USS SHAMAL.................................... PC 13....... \1\25.5 3.0 1.0
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\1\Only when towing.
Date: May 6, 1994.
Approved:
H.E. Grant,
Rear Admiral, JACG, U.S. Navy, Judge Advocate General.
[FR Doc. 94-12842 Filed 5-25-94; 8:45 am]
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