[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 88 (Monday, May 8, 1995)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 22508-22509] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 95-11196] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 32 CFR Part 706 Certifications and Exemptions Under the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972; Amendment AGENCY: Department of the Navy, DOD. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Department of the Navy 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 (Admiralty) of the Navy has determined that USS CARTER HALL (LSD 50) 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 functions as a naval ship. The intended effect of this rule is to warn mariners in waters where 72 COLREGS apply. EFFECTIVE DATE: March 23, 1995. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Commander K.P. McMahon, JAGC, U.S. Navy, Admiralty Counsel, Office of the Judge Advocate General, Navy Department, 200 Stovall Street, Alexandria, VA 22332-2400. Telephone number: (703) 325-9744. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the authority granted in 33 U.S.C. 1605, the Department of the Navy amends 32 CFR Part 706. This amendment provides notice that the Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate General (Admiralty) of the Navy, under authority delegated by the Secretary of the Navy, has certified that USS CARTER HALL (LSD 50) is a vessel of the Navy which, due to its special construction and purpose, cannot comply fully with the following specific provision 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 after masthead lights. The Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate General (Admiralty) of the Navy 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. Accordingly, 32 CFR Part 706 is amended as follows: PART 706--[AMENDED] 1. The authority citation for 32 CFR Part 706 continues to read: Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1605. Sec. 706.2 [Amended] 2. Table Five of Sec. 706.2 is amended by adding the following vessel: [[Page 22509]] Table Five ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- After Masthead Forward masthead lights not masthead light less over all light not than \1/2\ Percentage other lights in forward ship's horizontal Vessel No. and quarter of length aft separation obstructions, ship, annex of forward attained annex I, sec. I, sec. masthead 2(f) 3(a) light, annex I, sec. 3(a) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * * * * * * * USS CARTER HALL........................... LSD 50 ............. ........... X 63.9 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dated: March 23, 1995. K.P. McMahon, CDR, JAGC, U.S. Navy, Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate, General (Admiralty). [FR Doc. 95-11196 Filed 5-5-95; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3810-AE-P