[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 107 (Tuesday, June 4, 2013)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 33208-33209]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-13138]
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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 THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71) 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 June 4, 2013 and is applicable beginning
May 20, 2013.
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,
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has certified that USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71) 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 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 THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN
71); and
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B. In Table Four by adding the following entry for USS THEODORE
ROOSEVELT (CVN 71).
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 Two
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Side
Forward AFT anchor Side lights, Side
Masthead anchor Forward light, lights, distance lights,
lights, light, anchor distance AFT anchor distance forward of distance
distance to distance light, below light, below forward inboard of
Vessel Number stbd of below number of; flight dk number of; flight dk masthead ship's
keel in flight dk Rule in meters; Rule in meters; light in sides in
meters; in meters; 30(a)(i) Rule 21(e), 30(a)(ii) Sec. 2 meters; meters;
Rule 21(a) Sec. Rule (g), Annex Sec. Sec.
2(K), Annex 30(a)(ii) I 3(b), Annex 3(b), Annex
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USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT........ CVN 71.......... 30.0 -- ........... -- ........... 0.43 -- --
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Table Four
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Vertical separation
of the task light
array is not equally
spaced, the
separation between
Vessel No the middle and lower
task light exceed the
separation between
the upper and middle
light by
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USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT........ CVN 71........... 0.18 meter
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A. B. Fischer,
Captain, JAGC, U.S. Navy, Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate, General
(Admiralty and Maritime Law).
C. K. Chiappetta,
Lieutenant Commander, Office of the Judge Advocate General, U.S. Navy,
Federal Register Liaison Officer.
[FR Doc. 2013-13138 Filed 6-3-13; 8:45 am]
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