Certifications and Exemptions Under the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972, 42271-42272 [E6-11923]

Download as PDF 42271 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 143 / Wednesday, July 26, 2006 / Rules and Regulations Obstruction angle relative ship’s headings Vessel Number * * * * USS GRIDLEY ........................................................................................................... * DDG 101 .......... * 107.25° thru 112.50°. * * * * * * * 4. Table Five of § 706.2 is amended by adding, in numerical order, the following entry for USS GRIDLEY: I * § 706.2 Certifications of the Secretary of the Navy under Executive Order 11964 and 33 U.S.C. 1605. * * * * * TABLE FIVE Vessel Number Masthead lights not over all other lights and obstructions. Annex I, sec. 2(f) * * * USS GRIDLEY ........................................................................ * DDG 101 ..... X * * * Approved: July 17, 2006. Gregg A. Cervi, Commander, JAGC, U.S. Navy, Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate General (Admiralty and Maritime Law). [FR Doc. E6–11917 Filed 7–25–06; 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: rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with RULES_1 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 KIDD (DDG 100) 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: July 14, 2006. VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:29 Jul 25, 2006 Jkt 208001 * * Fmt 4700 * X * 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 KIDD (DDG 100) 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 Frm 00031 Sfmt 4700 After masthead light less than 1⁄2 ship’s length aft of forward masthead light. Annex I, sec. 3(a) X FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: PO 00000 Forward masthead light not in forward quarter of ship. Annex I, sec. 3(a) * Percentage horizontal separation attained * 14.5 * 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. For the reasons set forth in the preamble, amend part 706 of title 32 of the Code of Federal Regulations as follows: I 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. E:\FR\FM\26JYR1.SGM 26JYR1 42272 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 143 / Wednesday, July 26, 2006 / Rules and Regulations 2. Table Four, Paragraph 15 of § 706.2 is amended by adding, in numerical order, the following entry for USS KIDD: 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 KIDD ................................................................................................................... * DDG 100 .......... * * * 3. Table Four, Paragraph 16 of § 706.2 is amended by adding, in numerical order, the following entry for USS KIDD: I * * 1.89 meters. * * * * § 706.2 Certifications of the Secretary of the Navy under Executive Order 11964 and 33 U.S.C. 1605. * * * * * Obstruction angle relative ship’s headings Vessel Number * * * * USS KIDD ................................................................................................................... * DDG 100 .......... * 107.67° thru 112.50°. * * * * * * * 4. Table Five of § 706.2 is amended by adding, in numerical order, the following entry for USS KIDD: I * § 706.2 Certifications of the Secretary of the Navy under Executive Order 11964 and 33 U.S.C. 1605. * * * * * TABLE FIVE Vessel Number Masthead lights not over all other lights and obstructions. Annex I, sec. 2(f) * * * USS KIDD ............................................................................... * DDG 100 ..... X * * * * * DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY BILLING CODE 3810–FF–P [CGD13–06–007] After masthead light less than 1⁄2 ship’s length aft of forward masthead light. Annex I, sec. 3(a) * X X * Approved: July 14, 2006. Gregg A. Cervi, Commander, JAGC, U.S. Navy, Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate General (Admiralty and Maritime Law). [FR Doc. E6–11923 Filed 7–25–06; 8:45 am] * Percentage horizontal separation attained * 14.4 * AGENCY: held annually on the second Saturday and Sunday of June on the waters of the Willamette River, Portland, Oregon. These special local regulations limit the movement of non-participating vessels in the regulated race area. This rule will provide for the safety of life on navigable waters during the event. This rule will also remove special local regulations for the formerly-annual, Clarkston, Washington, Limited Hydroplane Races which no longer occur on a regular basis. ACTION: DATES: Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 100 RIN 1625–AA08 Special Local Regulation: Annual Dragon Boat Races, Portland, OR rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with RULES_1 Forward masthead light not in forward quarter of ship. Annex I, sec. 3(a) Coast Guard, DHS. Final rule. SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a permanent special local regulation for the Dragon Boat Races VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:29 Jul 25, 2006 Jkt 208001 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 This rule is effective June 10, 2006. Comments and material received from the public, as well as ADDRESSES: E:\FR\FM\26JYR1.SGM 26JYR1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 143 (Wednesday, July 26, 2006)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 42271-42272]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-11923]

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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 KIDD (DDG 100) 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: July 14, 2006.

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 KIDD (DDG 100) 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:

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.

[[Page 42272]]

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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 KIDD:

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 KIDD...................... DDG 100............... 1.89 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 KIDD:

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
Vessel Number angle relative
ship's headings
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USS KIDD...................... DDG 100............... 107.67[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 KIDD:

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 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)
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USS KIDD....................................... DDG 100............................ X X X 14.4

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Approved: July 14, 2006.
Gregg A. Cervi,
Commander, JAGC, U.S. Navy, Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate General
(Admiralty and Maritime Law).
[FR Doc. E6-11923 Filed 7-25-06; 8:45 am]
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