[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 8 (Thursday, January 12, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 3623-3625]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-31873]
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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 OMAHA (LCS 12) 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 January 12, 2017 and is applicable
beginning December 12, 2016.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Commander Theron R. Korsak, 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.
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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 OMAHA (LCS 12) 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 height of the forward masthead light above the hull;
Annex I, paragraph 2(f)(i), pertaining to the placement of the masthead
light or lights above and clear of all other lights and obstructions;
Annex I, paragraph 3(a), pertaining to the location of the forward
masthead light in the forward quarter of the ship, and the horizontal
distance between the forward and after masthead light; Annex I,
paragraph 3(c), pertaining to the task light's horizontal distance from
the fore and aft centerline of the vessel in the athwartship direction.
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), 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 by:
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a. In Table One, adding, in alpha numerical order, by vessel number,
an entry for USS OMAHA (LCS 12);
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b. In Table Four:
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i. Under paragraph 15, adding, in alpha numerical order, by vessel
number, an entry for USS OMAHA (LCS 12);
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ii. Under paragraph 16, adding, in alpha numerical order, by vessel
number, an entry for USS OMAHA (LCS 12); and
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c. In Table Five, adding, in alpha numerical order, by vessel number,
an entry for USS OMAHA (LCS 12).
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
Vessel Number below minimum required
height. Sec. 2(a)(i)
Annex I
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USS OMAHA.................... LCS 12......... 4.27
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Table Four
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Horizontal distances
from the fore and aft
Vessel Number centerline of the vessel
in the athwartship
direction
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USS OMAHA.................... LCS 12......... Upper--0.17 meters.
Middle--1.3 meters.
Lower--1.3 meters.
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Obstruction angle
Vessel Number relative ship's headings
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USS OMAHA.................... LCS 12......... 72[deg] thru 74[deg].
286[deg] thru 288[deg].
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Table Five
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After mast-head
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 OMAHA.............................. LCS 12......................... .................. X X 17.3
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Approved: December 12, 2016.
A.S. Janin,
Captain, USN, JAGC, Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate, General (Admiralty
and Maritime Law).
Dated: December 27, 2016.
A.M. Nichols,
Lieutenant Commander, Judge Advocate General's Corps, U.S. Navy,
Federal Register Liaison Officer.
[FR Doc. 2016-31873 Filed 1-11-17; 8:45 am]
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