Certifications and Exemptions Under the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972, 46761-46762 [05-15899]

Download as PDF 46761 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 154 / Thursday, August 11, 2005 / Rules and Regulations Approved: April 12, 2005. Gregg A. Cervi, Commander, JAGC, U.S. Navy, Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate, General (Admiralty and Maritime Law). [FR Doc. 05–15898 Filed 8–10–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3810–FF–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Navy 32 CFR Part 706 Certifications and Exemptions Under the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 Department of the Navy, DOD. Final rule. AGENCY: ACTION: 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 FORREST SHERMAN (DDG 98) 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: Effective Date: April 12, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Commander Gregg A. Cervi, JAGC, U.S. Navy, Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate General (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 FORREST SHERMAN (DDG 98) 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), Vessels. I For the reasons set forth in the preamble, amend 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 1. The authority citation for part 706 continues to read: I Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1605. 2. Table Four, Paragraph 15 of § 706.2 is amended by adding, in numerical order, the following entry for USS FORREST SHERMAN: I § 706.2 Certifications of the Secretary of the Navy under Executive Order 11964 and 33 U.S.C. 1605. * * * * Horizontal distance from the fore and aft centerline of the vessel in the athwartship direction Vessel Number * * * * USS FORREST SHERMAN .............................................................................. * * DDG 98 ............................................... * * * 3. Table Four, Paragraph 16 of § 706.2 is amended by adding, in numerical I * * * § 706.2 Certifications of the Secretary of the Navy under Executive Order 11964 and 33 U.S.C. 1605. order, the following entry for USS FORREST SHERMAN: * * * Number * * * * USS FORREST SHERMAN .............................................................................. * * DDG 98 ............................................... VerDate jul<14>2003 13:55 Aug 10, 2005 * Jkt 205001 PO 00000 * Frm 00019 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 * E:\FR\FM\11AUR1.SGM * Obstruction angle relative ship’s headings Vessel * * 1.87 meters. * * * * * 11AUR1 * 105.59° thru 112.50°. * 46762 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 154 / Thursday, August 11, 2005 / Rules and Regulations § 706.2 Certifications of the Secretary of 4. Table Five of § 706.2 is amended by adding, in numerical order, the following the Navy under Executive Order 11964 and 33 U.S.C. 1605. entry for USS FORREST SHERMAN: * * * * * I TABLE FIVE Vessel Masthead lights not over all other lights and obstructions. Annex I, sec. 2(f) Number * X X * * * * USS FORREST SHERMAN ................................. DDG 98 ......................... * * * Approved: April 12, 2005. Gregg A. Cervi, Commander, JAGC, U.S. Navy, Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate, General (Admiralty and Maritime Law). [FR Doc. 05–15899 Filed 8–10–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3810–FF–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 32 CFR Part 706 Certifications and Exemptions Under the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 Department of the Navy, DOD. Final rule. AGENCY: 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 of the Navy (Admiralty and Maritime Law) has determined that Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) 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. * Effective Date: May 21, 2004. Commander Gregg A. Cervi, JAGC, U.S. Navy, Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate General (Admiralty and Maritime Law), Office of the Judge Advocate General, 1322 Patterson Avenue, Suite 3000, Washington Navy Yard, DC 20374– 5066, telephone 202–685–5040. 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 of the Navy (Admiralty and Maritime Law), under authority delegated by the Secretary of the Navy, has certified that Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) is a vessel of the Navy which, due to its special construction and purpose, cannot fully comply with the following specific provisions of the 72 COLREGS without interfering with its special function as a naval ship: Annex I paragraph 2(a)(i) pertaining to the height of the temporary masthead light above the hull, and paragraph 2(f)(i) pertaining to placement of the temporary masthead light above and clear of all obstructions. The Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate General of the Navy (Admiralty and Maritime Law) has also certified that the lights involved are located in closest possible compliance with the applicable 72 COLREGS requirements. Percentage horizontal separation attained * X * FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Department of the Navy ACTION: * DATES: After masthead light less than 1/2 ship’s length of forward masthead light. Annex I, sec. 3(a) Forward masthead light not in forward quarter of ship. Annex I, sec. 3(a) * 14.1. * 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), Vessels. I For the reasons set forth in the preamble, amend 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 1. The authority citation for 32 CFR Part 706 continues to read as follows: I Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1605. 2. Amend Table One of § 706.2 by revising the second notation for ‘‘LCAC (class)’’ and footnote 2, as follows: I § 706.2 Certifications of the Secretary of the Navy under Executive Order 11964 and 33 U.S.C. 1605. * * * * * TABLE ONE Vessel VerDate jul<14>2003 13:55 Aug 10, 2005 Jkt 205001 Distance in meters of forward masthead light below minimum required height. § 2(a)(i) Annex I Number PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\11AUR1.SGM 11AUR1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 154 (Thursday, August 11, 2005)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 46761-46762]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-15899]

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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 FORREST SHERMAN (DDG 98) 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: Effective Date: April 12, 2005.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Commander Gregg A. Cervi, JAGC, U.S.
Navy, Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate General (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 FORREST SHERMAN (DDG 98)
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), 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:

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:

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1605.

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2. Table Four, Paragraph 15 of Sec. 706.2 is amended by adding, in
numerical order, the following entry for USS FORREST SHERMAN:

Sec. 706.2 Certifications of the Secretary of the Navy under
Executive Order 11964 and 33 U.S.C. 1605.

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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 FORREST SHERMAN..................... DDG 98..................... 1.87 meters.

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3. Table Four, Paragraph 16 of Sec. 706.2 is amended by adding, in
numerical order, the following entry for USS FORREST SHERMAN:

Sec. 706.2 Certifications of the Secretary of the Navy under
Executive Order 11964 and 33 U.S.C. 1605.

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Obstruction angle relative ship's
Vessel Number headings
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USS FORREST SHERMAN..................... DDG 98..................... 105.59[deg] thru 112.50[deg].

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4. Table Five of Sec. 706.2 is amended by adding, in numerical order,
the following entry for USS FORREST SHERMAN:

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 Five
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After masthead
Masthead Forward light less
lights not masthead light than 1/2 Percentage
over all other not in forward ship's length horizontal
Vessel Number lights and quarter of of forward separation
obstructions. ship. Annex I, masthead attained
Annex I, sec. sec. 3(a) light. Annex
2(f) I, sec. 3(a)
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USS FORREST SHERMAN........... DDG 98.......... X X X 14.1.

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Approved: April 12, 2005.
Gregg A. Cervi,
Commander, JAGC, U.S. Navy, Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate, General
(Admiralty and Maritime Law).
[FR Doc. 05-15899 Filed 8-10-05; 8:45 am]
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