[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 131 (Friday, July 8, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 40233-40234]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-17150]
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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 PITTSBURGH (SSN 720) 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 July 8, 2011 and is applicable beginning
June 29, 2011.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lieutenant Jaewon Choi, (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 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 PITTSBURGH (SSN 720) is a vessel of the Navy
which, due to its special construction and purpose, cannot fully comply
with the following specific provision of 72 COLREGS without interfering
with its special function as a naval ship: Rule 21 (a) pertaining to
the centerline position of the masthead light. The DAJAG (Admiralty and
Maritime Law) has also certified that the light involved is 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, the Navy amends 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 as follows:
Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1605.
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2. Section 706.2 is amended in Table Two by amending, in alpha
numerical order, by vessel number, an entry for USS PITTSBURGH (SSN
720) to read as follows:
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 Two
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Side
Forward Aft anchor Side lights, Side
Masthead anchor Forward light, lights, distance lights,
lights, light, anchor distance Aft anchor distance forward of distance
distance to distance light, below light, below forward inboard of
Vessel Number stbd of below number of; flight dk number of; flight dk masthead ship's
keel in flight dk Rule 30(a) in meters; Rule in meters; light in sides in
meters; in meters; (i) Rule 21(e), 30(a)(ii) Sec. meters; meters;
Rule 21(a) Sec. Rule 2(g), Annex Sec. Sec.
2(K), 30(a)(ii) I 3(b), Annex 3(b), Annex
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USS PITTSBURG................... SSN 720 0.41 ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ...........
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Approved: June 29, 2011.
M. Robb Hyde,
Commander, JAGC, U.S. Navy, Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate, General
(Admiralty and Maritime Law.
Dated: July 1, 2011.
D.J. Werner,
Lieutenant Commander, Office of the Judge Advocate General, U.S. Navy,
Alternate Federal Register Liaison Officer.
[FR Doc. 2011-17150 Filed 7-7-11; 8:45 am]
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