[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 80 (Wednesday, April 25, 2012)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 24612-24613]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-9928]
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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 ASHLAND (LSD 48) 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 April 25, 2012 and is applicable
beginning April 16, 2012.
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 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 ASHLAND (LSD 48) 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
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interfering with its special function as a naval ship: Annex I,
paragraph 3(a), pertaining to the horizontal distance between the
forward and after masthead lights; and Annex I, paragraph 2(k) as
described in Rule 30 (a)(i), pertaining to the vertical separation
between anchor 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, amend 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:
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 Three by adding, in alpha numerical order, by vessel
number, an entry for USS ASHLAND (LSD 48); and
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B. In Table Five by revising the entry for USS ASHLAND (LSD 48).
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 Three
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Anchor lights
Side lights Stern light, Forward anchor relation-ship of
Masthead lights arc Side lights arc of Stern light arc of distance inboard distance forward light, height aft light to
Vessel Number of visibility; rule visibility; rule visibility; rule of ship's sides in of stern in above hull in forward light in
21(a) 21(b) 21(c) meters 3(b) Annex meters; Rule 21(c) meters; 2(k) Annex meters 2(k)
1 1 Annex 1
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USS ASHLAND..................... LSD 48............. ................... .................. .................. .................. .................. .................. 2.60 below.
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Table Five
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Masthead lights not Forward masthead After mast- head light less Percentage
over all other lights light not in forward than 1/2 ship's length aft horizontal
Vessel Number and obstructions. quarter of ship. of forward masthead separation
Annex I,sec. 2(f) Annex I, sec. 3(a) light. Annex I, sec. 3(a) attained
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USS ASHLAND........................ LSD 48................ ...................... ..................... X 63.6
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Approved: April 16, 2012.
C.J. Spain,
Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate, General (Admiralty and Maritime Law),
Acting.
Dated: April 18, 2012.
J.M. Beal,
Lieutenant Commander, Judge Advocate General's Corps, U.S. Navy,
Federal Register Liaison Officer.
[FR Doc. 2012-9928 Filed 4-24-12; 8:45 am]
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