[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 46 (Thursday, March 8, 2012)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 13970-13971]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-5612]
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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 MISSISSIPPI (SSN 782) 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 March 8, 2012 and is applicable beginning
February 27, 2012.
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 MISSISSIPPI (SSN 782) 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 vertical placement of the masthead
light; Annex I, paragraph 2(k), pertaining to the vertical separation
of the anchor lights and vertical placement of the forward anchor light
above the hull; Annex I, paragraph 3(b), pertaining to the location of
the sidelights; and Rule 21(c), pertaining to the location and arc of
visibility of the sternlight. 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 DoN 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 as follows:
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A. In Table One by adding, in alpha numerical order, by vessel number,
an entry for USS MISSISSIPPI (SSN 782); and
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B. In Table Three by adding, in alpha numerical order, by vessel
number, an entry for USS MISSISSIPPI (SSN 782).
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 below minimum
Vessel Number required height.
Sec. 2(a)(i),
Annex I
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USS MISSISSIPPI............................... SSN 782................................... 2.76
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Table Three
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Forward
Masthead Side lights Stern light, anchor Anchor lights
lights arc Side lights Stern light distance distance light, relation-ship of
Vessel Number of arc of arc of inboard of forward of height above aft light to
visibility; visibility; visibility; ship's sides stern in hull in forward light in
rule 21(a) rule 21(b) rule 21(c) in meters meters; rule meters; 2(K) meters 2(K) annex
3(b) annex 1 21(c) annex 1 1
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USS MISSISSIPPI............... SSN 782.......... ............ ............ 209.0[deg] 4.37 11.05 2.8 0.30 below.
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Approved: February 27, 2012.
M. Robb Hyde,
Commander, JAGC, U.S. Navy, Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate, General
(Admiralty and Maritime Law.
J.M. Beal,
Lieutenant Commander, Office of the Judge Advocate General, U.S. Navy,
Federal Register Liaison Officer.
[FR Doc. 2012-5612 Filed 3-7-12; 8:45 am]
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