[Federal Register: October 18, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 200)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 61312-61313]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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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) has
determined that USS JAMES E. WILLIAMS (DDG 95) 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: July 9, 2004.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Commander Gregg A. Cervi, 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), under authority delegated by the
Secretary of the Navy, has certified that USS JAMES E. WILLIAMS (DDG
95) 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.
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Accordingly, 32 CFR Part 706 is amended as follows:
PART 706--[AMENDED]
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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. Table Four, Paragraph 15 of Sec. 706.2 is amended by adding, in
numerical order, the following entry for USS JAMES E. WILLIAMS:
Sec. 706.2 Certifications of the Secretary of the Navy under
Executive Order 11964 and 33 U.S.C. 1605.
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Horizontal distance from the fore
Vessel Number and aft centerline of the vessel in
the athwartship direction
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USS JAMES E. WILLIAMS.............. DDG 95............................... 1.89 meters.
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3. Table Four, Paragraph 16 of Sec. 706.2 is amended by adding, in
numerical order, the following entry for USS JAMES E. WILLIAMS:
Sec. 706.2 Certifications of the Secretary of the Navy under
Executive Order 11964 and 33 U.S.C. 1605.
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Obstruction angle relative ship's
Vessel Number headings
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USS JAMES E. WILLIAMS.............. DDG 95............................... 108.79 thru 112.50[deg].
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4. Table Five of Sec. 706.2 is amended by adding, in numerical order,
the following entry for USS JAMES E. WILLIAMS:
Sec. 706.2 Certifications of the Secretary of the Navy under
Executive Order 11964 and 33 U.S.C. 1605.
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After mast-head
Masthead lights Forward light less than
not over all masthead light \1/2\ ship's Percentage
other lights not in forward length aft of horizontal
Vessel Number and quarter of forward separation
obstructions. ship. Annex I, masthead light. attained
Annex I, sec. sec. 3(a) Annex I, sec.
2(f) 3(a0
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USS JAMES E. WILLIAMS........................ DDG 95............................... X X X 14.6
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Approved: July 9, 2004.
G.A. Cervi,
Commander, JAGC, U.S. Navy, Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate , General
(Admiralty and Maritime Law).
[FR Doc. 04-23214 Filed 10-15-04; 8:45 am]