[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 83 (Friday, April 30, 2010)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 22696-22697]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-10169]
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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
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 and Maritime Law) has
determined that USS MISSOURI (SSN 780) is a vessel of the Navy which,
due to its special construction and purpose, cannot fully comply 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.
DATES: This rule is effective April 30, 2010 and is applicable
beginning April 21, 2010.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lieutenant Commander Ted Cook,
(Admiralty and Maritime Law), Office of the Judge Advocate General,
Department of the Navy, 1322 Patterson Ave., SE., Suite 3000,
Washington Navy Yard, DC 20374-5066, telephone 202-685-5040.
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 and Maritime Law), under authority
delegated by the Secretary of the Navy, has certified that USS MISSOURI
(SSN 780) is a vessel of the Navy which, due to its special
construction and purpose, cannot fully comply with the following
specific provisions of 72 COLREGS without interfering with its special
function as a naval ship: Annex I, paragraph 2(a)(i), pertaining to the
height placement of the masthead light above the hull; Annex I,
paragraph 2(k), pertaining to the height and relative positions of the
anchor lights; Annex I, paragraph 3(b), pertaining to the location of
the sidelights; and Rule 21(c), pertaining to the location and arc of
visibility of the sternlight. The Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate
General (Admiralty and Maritime Law) 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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For the reasons set forth in the preamble, the Navy amends part 706 of
title 32 of the Code of Federal Regulations as follows:
PART 706--CERTIFICATIONS AND EXEMPTIONS UNDER THE INTERNATIONAL
REGULATIONS FOR PREVENTING COLLISIONS AT SEA, 1972
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1. The authority citation for part 706 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1605.
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2. Section 706.2 is amended as follows:
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A. In Table One by adding, in alpha numerical order, by vessel number,
an entry for USS MISSOURI (SSN 780); and
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B. In Table Three by adding, in alpha numerical order, by vessel
number, an entry for USS MISSOURI (SSN 780).
The additions read as follows:
Sec. 706.2 Certifications of the Secretary of the Navy under
Executive Order 11964 and 33 U.S.C. 1605.
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Table One
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Distance in meters of forward
masthead light below minimum
Vessel Number required height. Sec.
2(a)(i), Annex I
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USS MISSOURI............................. SSN 780............................... 2.76
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Table Three
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Side lights Stern light,
Stern light distance distance Forward anchor Anchor lights
Masthead lights arc of Side lights arc of arc of inboard of forward of light, height relationship of aft
Vessel Number visibility; rule 21(a) visibility; rule 21(b) visibility; ship's sides stern in above hull in light to forward light
rule 21(c) in meters 3(b) meters; rule meters; 2(K) in meters 2(K) annex 1
annex 1 21(c) annex 1
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USS MISSOURI....................... SSN 780.......... ....................... ....................... 210.5[deg] 4.37 11.05 2.8 0.30 below.
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Approved: April 21, 2010.
M. Robb Hyde,
Commander, JAGC, U.S. Navy, Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate, General,
Admiralty and Maritime Law.
[FR Doc. 2010-10169 Filed 4-29-10; 8:45 am]
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