[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 200 (Tuesday, October 16, 2012)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 63224-63225]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-25416]
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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 PELELIU (LHA 5) 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 October 16, 2012 and is applicable
beginning October 3, 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 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 PELELIU (LHA 5) 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 3(a)
pertaining to the horizontal distance between the forward and aft
masthead lights; Rule 21(a) pertaining to placement of masthead lights
over the fore and aft centerline of the vessel; Annex I, paragraph 2(g)
pertaining to the placement of sidelights above the hull of the vessel;
Annex I, paragraph 2(i)(iii) pertaining to the vertical position and
spacing of 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 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 Two by revising the entry for USS PELELIU (LHA 5);
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B. In Table Three by adding, in alpha numerical order, by vessel
number, an entry for USS PELELIU (LHA 5); and
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C. In Table Four, paragraph 22, by adding, in alpha numerical order, by
vessel number, an entry for USS PELELIU (LHA 5).
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 PELELIU................. LHA 5 10.13 ............ 4 ............ ............ 2.64 70.05 ............
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Table Three
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anchor lights
Side lights Stern light, Forward anchor relationship
Masthead Side light arc Stern light distance in distance light height of aft light
Vessel Number Lights arc of of visibility; arc of board of forward of above hull in to forward
visibility rule 21(b) visibility; ship's sides stern in meters; 2(K) light in
rule 21(a) rule 21(c) in meters 3(b) meters; rule annex 1 meters (2K)
annex 1 21(c) annex 1
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USS PELELIU..................................................... LHA 5 214.5 .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. ..............
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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
Vessel Number middle and lower task
light exceed the
separation between the
upper and middle light by
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USS PELELIU................ LHA 5 0.18 meter.
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Approved: October 3, 2012.
A.B. Fischer,
Captain, JAGC, U.S. Navy, Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate, General
(Admiralty and Maritime Law).
Dated: October 9, 2012
C.K. Chiappetta,
Lieutenant Commander, Office of the Judge Advocate General, U.S. Navy,
Federal Register Liaison Officer.
[FR Doc. 2012-25416 Filed 10-15-12; 8:45 am]
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