[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 130 (Friday, July 8, 1994)]
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[FR Doc No: 94-16503]
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[Federal Register: July 8, 1994]
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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 MITSCHER (DDG 57)
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 24, 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 MITSCHER (DDG 57) 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 vessel 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 vessel. 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.
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 Four of 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 Number centerline of
the vessel in
the athwartship
direction
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USS MITSCHER.............. DDG 57.................... 1.93 meters.
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b. Adding the following vessel to Paragraph 16:
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Obstruction angle
Vessel Number relative ship's
headings
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USS MITSCHER........... DDG 57................. 94.51 thru 111.15
degree.
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3. Table Five of 706.2 is amended by adding the following vessel:
Table Five
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After
masthead
Forward light less
Masthead lights masthead than \1/2\
not over all light not in ship's length Percentage
Vessel Number other lights and forward aft of horizontal
obstructions. quarter of forward separation
Annex I, sec. ship. Annex masthead attained
2(f) I, sec. 3(a) light. Annex
I, sec.
(3)(a)
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USS MITSCHER..................... DDG 57 X X X 14.3
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Dated: June 24, 1994.
Approved:
H.E. Grant,
Rear Admiral, JAGC, U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General.
[FR Doc. 94-16503 Filed 7-7-94; 8:45 am]
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