[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 226 (Friday, November 24, 1995)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 57933-57934] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 95-28686] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 GONZALEZ (DDG 66) 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. EFFECTIVE DATE: October 26, 1995. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Captain R.R. Pixa, 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 GONZALEZ (DDG 66) 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(f)(i) pertaining to 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 vessel, and the horizontal distance between the forward and after masthead lights; and, Annex I, paragraph 3(c) pertaining to placement of task lights not less than two meters from the fore and aft centerline of the ship in the athwartship direction. The Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate General (Admiralty) 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. PART 706--[AMENDED] Accordingly, 32 CFR Part 706 is amended as follows: 1. The authority citation for 32 CFR Part 706 continues to read: Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1605. Sec. 706.2 [Amended] 2. Table Four of Sec. 706.2 is amended by: a. Adding the following entry to Paragraph 15: Sec. 706.2 Certifications of the Secretary of the Navy under Executive Order 11964 and 33 U.S.C. 1605. * * * * * ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Horizontal distance from the fore and aft centerline of Vessel No. the vessel in the athwartship direction ------------------------------------------------------------------------ USS GONZALEZ..................... DDG 66......... 1.90 meters. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ b. Adding the following entry to Paragraph 16: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Obstruction angle Vessel No. relative ship's headings ------------------------------------------------------------------------ USS GONZALEZ..................... DDG 66......... 101.69 thru 112.50 deg.. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sec. 706.2 [Amended] 3. Table Five of Sec. 706.2 is amended by adding the following entry: [[Page 57934]] Table Five ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- After Masthead masthead lights not Forward light less over all masthead than \1/2\ Percentage other lights light not in ship's horizontal Vessel No. and forward length aft separation obstructions. quarter of of forward attained annex I, sec. ship. annex masthead 2(f) I, sec. 3(a) light. annex I, sec. 3(a) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- USS GONZALEZ....................... DDG 66 X X X 20.4 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dated: October 26, 1995. Approved: R.R. Pixa, Capt., JAGC, U.S. Navy, Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate General (Admiralty). [FR Doc. 95-28686 Filed 11-22-95; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3810-FF-P