Certifications and Exemptions Under the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972, 46765-46766 [05-15903]
Download as PDF
46765
Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 154 / Thursday, August 11, 2005 / Rules and Regulations
TABLE FIVE
Masthead lights
not over all other
lights and obstructions. Annex
I, sec. 2(f)
Vessel
Number
*
*
USS HALSEY .................................................
*
DDG 97 ...............
*
*
*
Approved: November 23, 2004.
G.A. Cervi,
Commander, JAGC, U.S. Navy, Deputy
Assistant Judge Advocate General (Admiralty
and Maritime Law).
Editorial Note: This document was
received at the Office of the Federal Register
August 8, 2005.
[FR Doc. 05–15901 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 NITZE (DDG
94) 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: September 22,
2004.
Forward masthead light not in
forward quarter
of ship. Annex I,
sec. 3(a)
*
After masthead
light less than 1⁄2
ship’s length aft
of forward masthead light.
Annex I, sec.
3(a)
*
X
*
X
*
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 NITZE (DDG 94) 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 3(a)
pertaining to the location of the forward
masthead light in the forward quarter of
the vessel, and the horizontal distance
between the forward and after masthead
lights; 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; 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; and Annex I,
paragraph 2(f)(ii), pertaining to the
vertical placement of task lights. The
Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate
General (Admiralty and Maritime Law)
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
*
*
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 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
NITZE:
I
§ 706.2 Certifications of the Secretary of
the Navy under Executive Order 11964 and
33 U.S.C. 1605.
*
*
*
*
Number
*
*
*
USS NITZE .........................................................................
*
*
*
DDG 94 ..............................................................................
VerDate jul<14>2003
*
13:55 Aug 10, 2005
*
Jkt 205001
PO 00000
*
Frm 00023
Fmt 4700
Sfmt 4700
*
Horizontal distance from
the fore and aft centerline of the vessel in the
athwartship direction
Vessel
*
*
14.3
X
*
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.
Percentage horizontal separation
attained
*
E:\FR\FM\11AUR1.SGM
*
11AUR1
*
1.90 meters
*
46766
Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 154 / Thursday, August 11, 2005 / Rules and Regulations
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
NITZE:
*
*
*
*
*
Obstruction angle relative ship’s headings
Vessel
Number
*
*
*
USS NITZE .........................................................................
*
*
*
DDG 94 ..............................................................................
*
*
*
*
*
*
108.75 thru 112.50
*
*
§ 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 NITZE:
*
*
*
*
*
I
TABLE FIVE
Vessel
Number
Masthead
lights not over
all other lights
and obstructions. Annex I,
sec. 2(f)
*
*
USS NITZE .......................................
*
*
DDG 94 .............................................
X
*
*
*
Approved: September 22, 2004.
G.A. Cervi,
Commander, JAGC, U.S. Navy, Deputy
Assistant Judge Advocate General (Admiralty
and Maritime Law).
Editorial Note: This document was
received at the Office of the Federal Register
August 8, 2005.
[FR Doc. 05–15903 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 SAN
VerDate jul<14>2003
13:55 Aug 10, 2005
Jkt 205001
*
*
Frm 00024
Fmt 4700
Sfmt 4700
After masthead light less
than 1/2 ship’s
length aft of
forward masthead light.
Annex I, sec.
3(a)
*
X
X
*
ANTONIO (LPD 17) 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: March 25, 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 SAN ANTONIO (LPD 17) 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
PO 00000
Forward masthead light not
in forward
quarter of
ship. Annex I,
sec. 3(a)
*
Percentage
horizontal separation attained
*
14.5
*
without interfering with its special
function as a naval ship: Rule 27,
pertaining to the placement of all-round
task lights in a vertical line; Annex I,
paragraph 3(a), pertaining to the
horizontal distance between the forward
and after masthead lights; and Annex I,
paragraph 2(k), pertaining to the vertical
separation between anchor lights. 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.
For the reasons set forth in the
preamble, amend part 706 of title 32 of
I
E:\FR\FM\11AUR1.SGM
11AUR1
Agencies
[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 154 (Thursday, August 11, 2005)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 46765-46766]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-15903]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
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.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
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 NITZE (DDG 94) 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: September 22, 2004.
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 NITZE (DDG 94) 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 3(a) pertaining to the location of the forward
masthead light in the forward quarter of the vessel, and the horizontal
distance between the forward and after masthead lights; 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; 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; and Annex I, paragraph 2(f)(ii), pertaining to
the vertical placement of task lights. 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.
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
0
1. The authority citation for part 706 continues to read:
Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1605.
0
2. Table Four, Paragraph 15 of Sec. 706.2 is amended by adding, in
numerical order, the following entry for USS NITZE:
Sec. 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
Vessel Number centerline of the vessel in the
athwartship direction
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
* * * * * * *
USS NITZE............................... DDG 94..................... 1.90 meters
* * * * * * *
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
[[Page 46766]]
0
3. Table Four, Paragraph 16 of Sec. 706.2 is amended by adding, in
numerical order, the following entry for USS NITZE:
Sec. 706.2 Certifications of the Secretary of the Navy under
Executive Order 11964 and 33 U.S.C. 1605.
* * * * *
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Obstruction angle relative ship's
Vessel Number headings
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
* * * * * * *
USS NITZE............................... DDG 94..................... 108.75 thru 112.50
* * * * * * *
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
0
4. Table Five of Sec. 706.2 is amended by adding, in numerical order,
the following entry for USS NITZE:
Sec. 706.2 Certifications of the Secretary of the Navy under
Executive Order 11964 and 33 U.S.C. 1605.
* * * * *
Table Five
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
After mast-head
Masthead lights Forward light less than
not over all masthead light 1/2 ship's Percentage
other lights not in forward length aft of horizontal
Vessel Number and quarter of forward separation
obstructions. ship. Annex I, masthead light. attained
Annex I, sec. sec. 3(a) Annex I, sec.
2(f) 3(a)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
* * * * * * *
USS NITZE....................................... DDG 94............................ X X X 14.5
* * * * * * *
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Approved: September 22, 2004.
G.A. Cervi,
Commander, JAGC, U.S. Navy, Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate General
(Admiralty and Maritime Law).
Editorial Note: This document was received at the Office of the
Federal Register August 8, 2005.
[FR Doc. 05-15903 Filed 8-10-05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3810-FF-P