Certificate of Alternate Compliance for USS MOBILE (LCS 26), 45869 [2020-16471]
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Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS), as to the
number, position, range, or arc of
visibility of lights or shapes, as well as
to the disposition and characteristics of
sound-signaling appliances, shall not
apply to a vessel or class of vessels of
the Navy where the Secretary of the
Navy shall find and certify that, by
reason of special construction or
purpose, it is not possible for such
vessel(s) to comply fully with the
provisions without interfering with the
special function of the vessel(s). Notice
of issuance of a Certificate of Alternate
Compliance must be made in the
Federal Register.
In accordance with 33 U.S.C. 1605,
the DAJAG (Admiralty and Maritime
Law), under authority delegated by the
Secretary of the Navy, hereby finds and
certifies that USS MINNEAPOLIS ST.
PAUL (LCS 21) is a vessel of special
construction or purpose, and that, with
respect to the position of the following
navigational lights, it is not possible to
comply fully with the requirements of
the provisions enumerated in the 72
COLREGS without interfering with the
special function of the vessel:
Annex I, paragraph 2(a)(i), pertaining
to the vertical position of the forward
masthead light; Annex I, paragraph 3(a),
pertaining to the horizontal position of
the forward masthead light; and Annex
I, paragraph 3(a), pertaining to the
horizontal separation between the
forward and aft masthead lights.
The DAJAG (Admiralty and Maritime
Law) further finds and certifies that
these navigational lights are in closest
possible compliance with the applicable
provision of the 72 COLREGS.
Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1605(c), E.O. 11964.
Approved: July 22, 2020.
D.J. Antenucci,
Commander, Judge Advocate General’s Corps,
U.S. Navy, Federal Register Liaison Officer.
[FR Doc. 2020–16470 Filed 7–29–20; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Department of the Navy
Certificate of Alternate Compliance for
USS MOBILE (LCS 26)
Department of the Navy, DoD.
Notice of Issuance of Certificate
of Alternate Compliance.
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The U.S. Navy hereby
announces that a Certificate of Alternate
Compliance has been issued for USS
MOBILE (LCS 26). Due to the special
construction and purpose of this vessel,
the Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate
General (DAJAG)(Admiralty and
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Maritime Law) has determined it is a
vessel of the Navy which, due to its
special construction and purpose,
cannot comply fully with the navigation
lights provisions of the International
Regulations for Preventing Collisions at
Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS) without
interfering with its special function as a
naval ship. The intended effect of this
notice is to warn mariners in waters
where 72 COLREGS apply.
DATES: This Certificate of Alternate
Compliance is effective July 30, 2020
and is applicable beginning July 22,
2020.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Lieutenant Commander Tom Bright,
JAGC, U.S. Navy, Admiralty Attorney,
Office of the Judge Advocate General,
Admiralty and Maritime Law Division
(Code 11), 1322 Patterson Ave. SE, Suite
3000, Washington Navy Yard, DC
20374–5066, 202–685–5040, or
admiralty@navy.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background and Purpose
Executive Order 11964 of January 19,
1977 and 33 U.S.C. 1605 provide that
the requirements of the International
Regulations for Preventing Collisions at
Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS), as to the
number, position, range, or arc of
visibility of lights or shapes, as well as
to the disposition and characteristics of
sound-signaling appliances, shall not
apply to a vessel or class of vessels of
the Navy where the Secretary of the
Navy shall find and certify that, by
reason of special construction or
purpose, it is not possible for such
vessel(s) to comply fully with the
provisions without interfering with the
special function of the vessel(s). Notice
of issuance of a Certificate of Alternate
Compliance must be made in the
Federal Register.
In accordance with 33 U.S.C. 1605,
the DAJAG (Admiralty and Maritime
Law), under authority delegated by the
Secretary of the Navy, hereby finds and
certifies that USS MOBILE (LCS 26) is
a vessel of special construction or
purpose, and that, with respect to the
position of the following navigational
lights, it is not possible to comply fully
with the requirements of the provisions
enumerated in the 72 COLREGS without
interfering with the special function of
the vessel:
Annex I, paragraph 2(a)(i), pertaining
to the vertical position of the forward
masthead light; Annex I, paragraph 3(a),
pertaining to the horizontal position of
the forward masthead light; Rule 21(a)
and Annex I, paragraph 2(f)(i),
pertaining to masthead light
obstructions; and Annex I, paragraph
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3(a), pertaining to the horizontal
separation between the forward and aft
masthead lights.
The DAJAG (Admiralty and Maritime
Law) further finds and certifies that
these navigational lights are in closest
possible compliance with the applicable
provision of the 72 COLREGS.
(Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1605(c), E.O. 11964)
Approved: July 22, 2020.
D.J. Antenucci,
Commander, Judge Advocate General’s Corps,
U.S. Navy, Federal Register Liaison Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Department of the Navy
Certificate of Alternate Compliance for USS MOBILE (LCS 26)
AGENCY: Department of the Navy, DoD.
ACTION: Notice of Issuance of Certificate of Alternate Compliance.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Navy hereby announces that a Certificate of Alternate
Compliance has been issued for USS MOBILE (LCS 26). Due to the special
construction and purpose of this vessel, the Deputy Assistant Judge
Advocate General (DAJAG)(Admiralty and Maritime Law) has determined it
is a vessel of the Navy which, due to its special construction and
purpose, cannot comply fully with the navigation lights provisions of
the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972
(72 COLREGS) without interfering with its special function as a naval
ship. The intended effect of this notice is to warn mariners in waters
where 72 COLREGS apply.
DATES: This Certificate of Alternate Compliance is effective July 30,
2020 and is applicable beginning July 22, 2020.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lieutenant Commander Tom Bright, JAGC,
U.S. Navy, Admiralty Attorney, Office of the Judge Advocate General,
Admiralty and Maritime Law Division (Code 11), 1322 Patterson Ave. SE,
Suite 3000, Washington Navy Yard, DC 20374-5066, 202-685-5040, or
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background and Purpose
Executive Order 11964 of January 19, 1977 and 33 U.S.C. 1605
provide that the requirements of the International Regulations for
Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS), as to the number,
position, range, or arc of visibility of lights or shapes, as well as
to the disposition and characteristics of sound-signaling appliances,
shall not apply to a vessel or class of vessels of the Navy where the
Secretary of the Navy shall find and certify that, by reason of special
construction or purpose, it is not possible for such vessel(s) to
comply fully with the provisions without interfering with the special
function of the vessel(s). Notice of issuance of a Certificate of
Alternate Compliance must be made in the Federal Register.
In accordance with 33 U.S.C. 1605, the DAJAG (Admiralty and
Maritime Law), under authority delegated by the Secretary of the Navy,
hereby finds and certifies that USS MOBILE (LCS 26) is a vessel of
special construction or purpose, and that, with respect to the position
of the following navigational lights, it is not possible to comply
fully with the requirements of the provisions enumerated in the 72
COLREGS without interfering with the special function of the vessel:
Annex I, paragraph 2(a)(i), pertaining to the vertical position of
the forward masthead light; Annex I, paragraph 3(a), pertaining to the
horizontal position of the forward masthead light; Rule 21(a) and Annex
I, paragraph 2(f)(i), pertaining to masthead light obstructions; and
Annex I, paragraph 3(a), pertaining to the horizontal separation
between the forward and aft masthead lights.
The DAJAG (Admiralty and Maritime Law) further finds and certifies
that these navigational lights are in closest possible compliance with
the applicable provision of the 72 COLREGS.
(Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1605(c), E.O. 11964)
Approved: July 22, 2020.
D.J. Antenucci,
Commander, Judge Advocate General's Corps, U.S. Navy, Federal Register
Liaison Officer.
[FR Doc. 2020-16471 Filed 7-29-20; 8:45 am]
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