[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 188 (Thursday, September 28, 1995)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 50101-50102]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-24162]
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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 Large Harbor Tug YTB 820 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
function as a naval ship. The intended effect of this rule is to warn
mariners in waters where 72 COLREGS apply.
EFFECTIVE DATE: September 13, 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 Large Harbor Tug YTB 820 is a
vessel of the Navy which, due to its special construction and purpose,
cannot comply fully with the following specific provisions of 72
COLREGS without interfering with its special function as a naval ship:
Rule 21(c), pertaining to the location and arc of visibility of the
sternlight; Rule 24(c), pertaining to the towing lights displayed by
power driven vessels when pushing ahead or towing alongside; Rule
27(b)(i), pertaining to the lights displayed by vessels restricted in
their ability to maneuver; Annex I, paragraph 2(a)(i), pertaining to
the height of the masthead light; and Annex I, paragraph 3(b),
pertaining to the location of the sidelights. 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.
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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.
Sec. 706.2 [Amended]
2. Table Three of Sec. 706.2 is amended by adding the following
vessel:
Table 3
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Forward Anchor
Side lights Stern anchor lights
Masthead Side lights Stern light distance light, light, relationship
lights arc arc of arc of inboard of distance height of aft light
Vessel No. of visibility; visibility; ship's forward of above hull to forward
visibility; rule 21(b) rule 21(c) sides in stern in in meters; light in
rule 21(a) meters 3(b) meters; 2(K) annex meters 2(K)
annex 1 rule 21(c) 1 annex 1
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YTB-820...................................... YTB-820...... ........... ........... ........... 3.08 14.20 ........... ............
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3. Table Four of Sec. 706.2 is amended by adding the following
vessel to Paragraph 14:
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Distance in
meters of
aux.
masthead
light below
Vessel No. minimum
required
height.
Annex I,
sec.
2(a)(i)
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YTB-820.................................................... 3.30
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Dated: September 12, 1995.
K.P. McMahon,
CDR, JAGC, U.S. Navy, Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate General
(Admiralty).
[FR Doc. 95-24162 Filed 9-27-95; 8:45 am]
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