[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 246 (Tuesday, December 26, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 60867-60869]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-27759]
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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 TULSA (LCS 16) 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 December 26, 2017 and is applicable
beginning December 7, 2017.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lieutenant Commander Kyle Fralick,
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), under authority delegated by the Secretary of the Navy,
has certified that USS TULSA (LCS 16) 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 2(f)(ii), pertaining to the vertical placement of
task lights; 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; Rule
27(b)(i) and Annex I, paragraph 9(b)(i), pertaining to the arc of
visibility of middle tasks 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.
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List of Subjects in 32 CFR Part 706
Marine safety, Navigation (water), and 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 TULSA (LCS 16);
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b. In Table Four, under paragraph 15, adding, in alpha numerical order,
by vessel number, an entry for USS TULSA (LCS 16);
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c. In Table Four, under paragraph 16, adding, in alpha numerical order,
by vessel number, an entry for USS TULSA (LCS 16);
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d. In Table Four, under paragraph 27, adding, in alpha numerical order,
by vessel number, an entry for USS TULSA (LCS 16); and
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e. In Table Five, adding, in alpha numerical order, by vessel number,
an entry for USS TULSA (LCS 16).
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 TULSA................... LCS 16 4.2
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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 TULSA.............................. LCS 16 Upper--0.20 meters.
Middle--1.32 meters.
Lower--1.40 meters.
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Vessel Number Obstruction angle relative ship's headings
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USS TULSA.............................. LCS 16 72[deg] thru 74[deg].
286[deg] thru 288[deg].
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Vessel Number Obstruction angle relative ship heading
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USS TULSA.............................. LCS 16 47[deg] thru 59[deg].
301[deg] thru 313[deg].
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Table Five
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After masthead light
Mastheadlights not over Forward masthead light less than \1/2\ ship's
Vessel Number all other lights and not in forward quarter length aft of forward Percentage horizontal
obstructions annex I, of ship annex I, sec. masthead light annex I, separation attained
sec. 2(f) 3(a) sec. 3(a)
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USS TULSA.................... LCS 16 ........................ X X 15.0
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Approved: December 7, 2017.
A.S. Janin,
Captain, USN, JAGC, Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate General (Admiralty
and Maritime Law).
Dated: December 13, 2017.
E.K. Baldini,
Lieutenant Commander, Judge Advocate General's Corps, U.S. Navy,
Federal Register Liaison Officer.
[FR Doc. 2017-27759 Filed 12-22-17; 8:45 am]
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