Rules and Regulations. Final rule

Agency: Department of the Navy, DOD
Action: Final rule
Citation: FR Doc. 05-15901 · 32 CFR 706

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) has determined that USS HALSEY (DDG 97) 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

Effective Date: November 23, 2004.

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), under authority delegated by the Secretary of the Navy, has certified that USS HALSEY (DDG 97) 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 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; 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; 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; and Annex I, paragraph 2(f)(ii), pertaining to the vertical placement of task lights. 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. 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 1. The authority citation for part 706 continues to read: Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1605. 2. Table Four, Paragraph 15 of § 706.2 is amended by adding, in numerical order, the following entry for USS HALSEY: § 706.2 Certifications of the Secretary of the Navy under Executive Order 11964 and 33 U.S.C. 1605. Vessel Number Horizontal distance from the fore and aft centerline of the vessel in the athwartship direction * * * * * * * USS HALSEY DDG 97 1.93 meters. * * * * * * * 3. Table Four, Paragraph 16 of § 706.2 is amended by adding, in numerical order, the following entry for USS HALSEY: § 706.2 Certifications of the Secretary of the Navy under Executive Order 11964 and 33 U.S.C. 1605. Vessel Number Obstruction angle relative ship's headings * * * * * * * USS HALSEY DDG 97 107.00 thru 112.50. * * * * * * * 4. Table Five of § 706.2 is amended by adding, in numerical order, the following entry for USS HALSEY: § 706.2 Certifications of the Secretary of the Navy under Executive Order 11964 and 33 U.S.C. 1605. Table Five Vessel Number Masthead lights not over all other lights and obstructions. Annex I, sec. 2(f) Forward masthead light not in forward quarter of ship. Annex I, sec. 3(a) After masthead light less than 1/2 ship's length aft of forward masthead light. Annex I, sec. 3(a) Percentage horizontal separation attained * * * * * * * USS HALSEY DDG 97 X X X 14.3 * * * * * * * Approved: November 23, 2004. G.A. Cervi, Commander, JAGC, U.S. Navy, Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate General (Admiralty and Maritime Law). Editorial Note: This document was received at the Office of the Federal Register August 8, 2005. [FR Doc. 05-15901 Filed 8-10-05; 8:45 am]