[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 100 (Tuesday, May 25, 2010)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 29193-29195]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-12526]
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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 GRAVELY (DDG 107) 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 May 25, 2010 and is applicable beginning
May 17, 2010.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lieutenant Commander Ted Cook, JAGC,
U.S. Navy, Admiralty Attorney (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
number: 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 GRAVELY
(DDG 107) 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(f)(i), pertaining to the
placement of the masthead light or lights above and clear of all other
lights and obstructions; Annex I, paragraph 2(f)(ii), pertaining to the
vertical placement of task lights; Annex I, paragraph 3(a), pertaining
to the location of the forward masthead light in the forward quarter of
the ship, and the horizontal distance between the forward and after
masthead lights; and Annex I, paragraph 3(c), pertaining to placement
of task lights not less than two meters from the fore and aft
centerline of the ship in the athwartship direction. 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, amend part 706 of title 32
of the Code of Federal Regulations as follows:
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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 Four, Paragraph 15 by adding, in alphanumerical order, by
vessel number, an entry for USS GRAVELY (DDG 107);
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B. In Table Four, Paragraph 16 by adding, in alphanumerical order, by
vessel number, an entry for USS GRAVELY (DDG 107); and
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C. In Table Five, by adding, in alphanumerical order, by vessel number,
an entry for USS GRAVELY (DDG 107):
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 Four Paragraph 15
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Horizontal distance from the fore and
Vessel Number aft centerline of the vessel in the
athwartship direction
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USS GRAVELY.............................. DDG 107..................... 1.83 meters.
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Table Four Paragraph 16
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Obstruction angle relative ship's
Vessel Number headings
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USS GRAVELY.............................. DDG 107..................... 108.66 thru 112.50 [degrees].
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Table Five
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After masthead
Masthead lights Forward masthead light less than \1/
not over all other light not in 2\ ship's length Percentage
Vessel Number lights and forward quarter of aft of forward horizontal
obstructions. ship. Annex I, masthead light. separation
Annex I, sec. 2(f) sec. 3(a) Annex I, sec. attained
3(a)
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USS GRAVELY............................ DDG 107........................ X X X 14.6
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Approved: May 17, 2010.
M. Robb Hyde,
Commander, JAGC, U.S. Navy, Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate General
(Admiralty and Maritime Law).
[FR Doc. 2010-12526 Filed 5-24-10; 8:45 am]
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