[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 120 (Thursday, June 23, 1994)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 94-15239]
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[Federal Register: June 23, 1994]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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 Judge
Advocate General of the Navy has determined that USS CHIEF (MCM 14) 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 mine
countermeasures vessel. The intended effect of this rule is to warn
mariners in waters where 72 COLREGS apply.
EFFECTIVE DATE: June 7, 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 CHIEF (MCM 14) is a vessel of the Navy which, due to its
special construction and purpose, cannot comply fully with 72 COLREGS,
Annex I, section 3(a), pertaining to the placement of the forward
masthead light and the horizontal distance between the forward and
after masthead lights, without interfering with its special functions
as a minesweeping and minehunting vessel. The Judge Advocate General of
the Navy has also certified that the aforementioned lights 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.
Sec. 706.2 [Amended]
2. Table Five of 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 ship's length Percentage
Vessel Number other lights in forward aft of horizontal
and quarter of forward separation
obstructions. ship. Annex masthead attained.
Annex I, sec. I, sec. light. Annex
2(f) 3(a) I, sec.
(3)(a)
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USS CHIEF............................. MCM 14 ............. ........... X 64
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Dated: June 7, 1994.
C.M. Legrand,
Rear Admiral, JAGC, U.S. Navy Acting Judge Advocate General.
[FR Doc. 94-15239 Filed 6-22-94; 8:45 am]
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