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[FR Doc No: 94-17037]
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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 PAUL HAMILTON (DDG
60) 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: June 28, 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 PAUL HAMILTON (DDG 60) 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, the
placement of the after masthead light, 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.
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 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
Vessel No. centerline of the vessel in the
athwartship direction
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USS PAUL HAMILTON.................................... DDG 60 1.88 meters.
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b. Adding the following vessel to Paragraph 16:
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Obstruction angle relative ship's headings
Vessel No.
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USS PAUL HAMILTON.................................... DDG 60 101.35 thru 112.50 degree.
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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 PAUL HAMILTON........................ DDG 60 X X X 13.9
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Dated: June 28, 1994.
H.E. Grant,
Rear Admiral, JAGC, U.S. Navy, Judge Advocate General.
[FR Doc. 94-17037 Filed 7-13-94; 8:45 am]
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