[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 32 (Wednesday, February 16, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 8894-8895]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-3530]
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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 SPRUANCE (DDG 111) 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 February 16, 2011 and is applicable
beginning February 9, 2011.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lieutenant Jaewon Choi, 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 SPRUANCE (DDG 111) 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; Rule 21(a), pertaining to the arc of visibility of the forward
masthead light; 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.
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 follow:
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 SPRUANCE (DDG 111);
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B. In Table Four, Paragraph 16 by adding, in alpha numerical order, by
vessel number, an entry for USS SPRUANCE (DDG 111); and
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C. In Table Five, by adding, in alpha numerical order, by vessel
number, an entry for USS SPRUANCE (DDG 111):
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 centerline of
Vessel Number the vessel in the
athwartship
direction
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USS SPRUANCE................ DDG 111............. 1.90 meters.
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Obstruction angle
Vessel Number relative ship's
headings
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USS SPRUANCE................ DDG 111............. 107.48 thru 112.50
[degrees].
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Table Five
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After masthead
Masthead lights not Forward masthead light less than \1/
over all other light not in 2\ ship's length Percentage
Vessel Number lights and forward quarter of aft of forward horizontal
obstructions. Annex ship. Annex I, sec. masthead light. separation attained
I, sec. 2(f) 3(a) Annex I, sec. 3(a)
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USS SPRUANCE............................ DDG 111................... X X X 14.9
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Approved: February 9, 2011.
M. Robb Hyde,
Commander, JAGC, U.S. Navy, Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate, General
(Admiralty and Maritime Law).
Dated: February 9, 2011.
D.J. Werner,
Lieutenant Commander, Office of the Judge Advocate General, U.S. Navy,
Federal Register Liaison Officer.
[FR Doc. 2011-3530 Filed 2-15-11; 8:45 am]
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