[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 183 (Wednesday, September 21, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 58399-58401]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-24188]
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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 FORT WORTH (LCS 3) 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 September 21, 2011 and is applicable
beginning September 8, 2011.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lieutenant Jaewon Choi, JAGC, U.S.
Navy, Admiralty Attorney, (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 number:
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 FORT WORTH (LCS 3) 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(a)(i), pertaining to the location of the height of the
forward masthead light above the hull; Annex I, paragraph 3(a),
pertaining to the location of the forward masthead light, and the
horizontal separation between the forward and after masthead lights;
Annex I, paragraph 2(i)iii, pertaining to the spacing of the three
lights in the task light array; Rule 27, paragraph (b)i, pertaining to
the verticality of the three all-round task lights. The DAJAG
(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, the Navy amends part 706
of title 32 of the CFR 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 as follows:
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A. In Table One, add, in alpha numerical order by vessel number, an
entry for USS FORT WORTH (LCS 3);
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B. In Table Four, under paragraph 22 add, in alphanumerical order by
vessel number, an entry for USS FORT WORTH (LCS 3);
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C. In Table Four, under paragraph 23 add, in alphanumerical order by
vessel number, an entry for USS FORT WORTH (LCS 3); and
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D. In Table Five add, in alpha numerical order by vessel number, an
entry for USS FORT WORTH (LCS 3).
The additions 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 One
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Distance in meters of
forward masthead light
Vessel Number below minimum required
height. Sec. 2(a)(i)
Annex I
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USS FORT WORTH................................ LCS 3................................. 5.965
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Table Four
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Vertical separation of the task light
array is not equally spaced, the
separation between the middle and
Vessel Number lower task light exceed the
separation between the upper and
middle light by:
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USS FORT WORTH.......................... LCS 3.......................... 0.41 meter
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Verticality of lights,
when viewed directly Verticality of lights,
from the port or when viewed directly
starboard, the lower from the bow or stern,
Vessel Number task light is out of the lower task light is
alignment with the upper out of alignment with
and middle task light in the upper and middle
meters by: task light in meters by:
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USS FORT WORTH................... LCS 3.................... ........................ 0.21
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Table Five
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After mast-head light
Masthead lights not over Forward masthead light less than 1/2 ship's
Vessel Number all other lights and not in forward quarter length aft of forward Percentage horizontal
obstructions. annex I, of ship. annex I, sec. masthead light. annex I, separation attained
sec. 2(f) 3(a) sec. 3(a)
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USS FORT WORTH................................. LCS 3.................................. ........................ X X 23
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Approved: September 9, 2011.
M. Robb Hyde,
Commander, JAGC, U.S. Navy, Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate, General
(Admiralty and Maritime Law).
Dated: September 13, 2011.
J.M. Beal,
Lieutenant Commander, Office of the Judge Advocate General, U.S. Navy,
Federal Register Liaison Officer.
[FR Doc. 2011-24188 Filed 9-20-11; 8:45 am]
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