[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 231 (Monday, December 1, 2008)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 72725-72726]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-28414]
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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 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 and Maritime Law) of the
Navy has determined that USS LOUISVILLE (SSN 724) 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 December 1, 2008 and is applicable
beginning 19 November 2008.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Commander M. Robb Hyde, JAGC, U.S.
Navy, Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate General (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 Department of the Navy amends 32 CFR part 706.
This amendment provides notice that the Deputy Assistant Judge
Advocate General (Admiralty and Maritime Law) of the Navy, under
authority delegated by the Secretary of the Navy, has certified that
USS LOUISVILLE (SSN 724) 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: Rule 21(a) pertaining to the
location of the masthead lights over the fore and aft centerline of the
ship. The Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate General (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.
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For the reasons set forth in the preamble, amend 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 32 CFR Part 706 continues to read as
follows:
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 adding, in numerical order, the following entry for
USS LOUISVILLE (SSN 724):
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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AFT Side
Forward anchor Side lights, Side
Masthead anchor light, lights, distance lights,
lights, light, Forward distance AFT distance forward distance
distance distance anchor below anchor below of inboard
to stbd below light, flight dk light, flight dk forward of ship's
Vessel Number of keel flight dk number in number in masthead sides in
in in of; Rule meters; of; Rule meters; light in meters;
meters; meters; 30(a)(i) Rule 30(a)(ii) Sec. meters; Sec.
Rule Sec. 21(e), 2(g), Sec. 3(b),
21(a) 2(K), Rule Annex I 3(b), Annex I
Annex I 30(a)(ii) Annex I
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USS LOUISVILLE.......................... SSN 724............... 0.41
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Approved: November 19, 2008.
M. Robb Hyde,
Commander, JAGC, U.S. Navy, Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate General
(Admiralty and Maritime Law).
[FR Doc. E8-28414 Filed 11-28-08; 8:45 am]
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