[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 129 (Thursday, July 5, 2012)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 39629-39630]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-16324]
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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) of the DoN has determined that USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75) is a
vessel of the Navy which, due to its special construction and purpose,
cannot comply fully 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 5, 2012 and is applicable beginning
June 25, 2012.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lieutenant Jocelyn Loftus-Williams,
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) of the DoN, under authority delegated by the Secretary of
the Navy, has certified that USS HARRY S. TRUMAN is a vessel of the
Navy which, due to its special construction and purpose, cannot comply
fully with the following specific provisions of 72 COLREGS without
interfering with its special function as a naval ship: Annex I,
paragraph 3(a), pertaining to the placement of the forward masthead
light in the forward quarter of the ship; Annex I, paragraph 2(g),
pertaining to the placement of the sidelights above the hull; and Annex
I, paragraph 2(i)(iii), pertaining to the vertical line spacing of the
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, 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 Two by revising the entry for USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75);
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B. In Table Four, paragraph 22, by adding, in alpha numerical order,
the following entry for USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75); and
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C. In Table Five by revising the entry for USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN
75).
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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Forward Side lights,
anchor AFT anchor Side lights, distance Side lights,
Masthead light, Forward light, AFT anchor distance forward of distance
lights, distance anchor distance light, below flight forward inboard of
Vessel Number distance to below flight light, below flight number of; dk in masthead ship's sides
stbd of keel dk in number of; dk in Rule meters; Sec. light in in meters;
in meters; meters; Sec. Rule meters; Rule 30(a)(ii) 2(g), meters; Sec. Sec. 3(b),
Rule 21(a) 2(K), 30(a)(i) 21(e), Rule Annex I 3(b), Annex I
Annex I 30(a)(ii) Annex I
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USS HARRY S. TRUMAN........................... CVN 75.......................... 30.02 ............ 1 ............ 1 0.46 ............ ............
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Table Four
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22. * * *
Vessel Number Vertical separation of the
task light array is not
equally spaced, the
separation between the
middle and lower task
light exceed the
separation between the
upper and middle light by
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USS HARRY S. TRUMAN.................................. CVN 75...................... 0.18 meter
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Table Five
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After masthead
Masthead lights Forward masthead light less than \1/ Percentage
not over all other light not in 2\ ship's length horizontal
Vessel Number lights and forward quarter of aft of forward separation
obstructions. ship. annex I, masthead light. attained
annex I, sec. 2(f) sec. 3(a) annex I, sec. 3(a)
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USS HARRY S. TRUMAN.................... CVN 75......................... .................. X .................. ..................
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C.J. Spain,
Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate, General (Admiralty and Maritime Law),
Acting.
Dated: June 26, 2012.
L.R. Almand,
Judge Advocate General's Corps, U.S. Navy, Alternate Federal Register
Liaison Officer.
[FR Doc. 2012-16324 Filed 7-3-12; 8:45 am]
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