[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 208 (Thursday, October 28, 2010)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 66305-66306]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-26375]
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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 (DoN) 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 (DAJAG) (Admiralty and Maritime
Law) has determined that USS WILLIAM P. LAWRENCE (DDG 110) 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 October 28, 2010 and is applicable
beginning October 7, 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 DoN amends 32 CFR Part 706.
This amendment provides notice that the DAJAG (Admiralty and
Maritime Law), under authority delegated by the Secretary of the Navy,
has certified that USS WILLIAM P. LAWRENCE (DDG 110) 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 DAJAG (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 CFR 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 Four, Paragraph 15 by adding, in alpha numerical order, by
vessel number, an entry for USS WILLIAM P. LAWRENCE (DDG 110);
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B. In Table Four, Paragraph 16 by adding, in alpha numerical order, by
vessel number, an entry for USS WILLIAM P. LAWRENCE (DDG 110); and
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C. In Table Five, by adding, in alpha numerical order, by vessel
number, an entry for USS WILLIAM P. LAWRENCE (DDG 110).
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
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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 WILLIAM P. LAWRENCE.............. DDG 110................ 1.86 meters.
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Vessel Number Obstruction angle rel- ative ship's headings
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USS WILLIAM P. LAWRENCE.............. DDG 110................ 107.86 thru 112.50 [degrees].
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Table Five
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After masthead
Masthead lights Forward masthead light less than \1/ Percentage
not over all other light not in 2\ ship's length horizontal
Vessel Number lights and forward quarter of aft of forward separation
obstructions. ship. Annex I, masthead light. attained
Annex I, sec. 2(f) sec. 3(a) Annex I, sec. 3(a)
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USS WILLIAM P. LAWRENCE............................. DDG 110 X X X 14.7
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Approved: October 7, 2010.
M. Robb Hyde,
Commander, JAGC, U.S. Navy, Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate, General
(Admiralty and Maritime Law).
[FR Doc. 2010-26375 Filed 10-27-10; 8:45 am]
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