[Federal Register: November 5, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 213)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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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 STERETT
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(DDG 104) 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: This rule is effective November 5, 2007, and is applicable to
August 1, 2007.
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 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 STERETT (DDG 104) 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 the placement of the masthead
light or lights above and clear of all other lights and obstructions;
Annex I, paragraph 2(f)(ii), pertaining to the vertical placement of
task lights; Annex I, paragraph 3(a), pertaining to the location of the
forward masthead light in the forward quarter of the ship, 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 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 part 706 continues to read:
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 STERETT:
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 and aft
Vessel Number centerline of the vessel
in the athwartship
direction
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USS STERETT................. DDG 104........ 1.88 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 STERETT:
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
Vessel Number relative ship's headings
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USS STERETT................. DDG 104........ 106.82 THRU 112.50
DEGREES.
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4. Table Five of Sec. 706.2 is amended by adding, in numerical order,
the following entry for USS STERETT:
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 Five
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After masthead
Forward masthead Forward masthead light less than \1/
lights not over light not in 2\ ship's length Percentage
Vessel Hull No. all other lights forward quarter of aft of forward horizontal
and obstructions. ship. Annex I, masthead light. separation
Annex I, sec. 2(f) sec. 3(a) Annex I, sec. attained
3(a)
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USS STERETT.......................... DDG 104........................... X X X 14.5
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Approved: August 1, 2007.
Gregg A. Cervi,
Commander, JAGC, U.S. Navy, Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate General
(Admiralty and Maritime Law).
[FR Doc. E7-21586 Filed 11-2-07; 8:45 am]
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