Certifications and Exemptions Under the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972
Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 109 (Tuesday, June 7, 2016)
Federal Register Volume 81, Number 109 (Tuesday, June 7, 2016)
Rules and Regulations
Pages 36463-36465
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov
FR Doc No: 2016-13260
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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 (DoN) is amending its certifications and exemptions under the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972, as amended (72 COLREGS), to reflect that the Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate General (DAJAG) (Admiralty and Maritime Law) has determined that USS GERALD R. FORD (CVN 78) 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 June 7, 2016 and is applicable beginning May 9, 2016.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Commander Theron R. Korsak, (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 DoN amends 32 CFR part 706.
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This amendment provides notice that the DAJAG (Admiralty and Maritime Law), under authority delegated by the Secretary of the Navy, has certified that USS GERALD R. FORD (CVN 78) 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(g), pertaining to the placement of the sidelights above the hull; Annex I, paragraph 3(a), pertaining to the placement of the forward masthead light in the forward quarter of the ship; Rule 21(a), pertaining to the placement of the masthead lights over the fore and aft centerline of the ship; and, Rule 21 (b), pertaining to the placement of the side lights arc of visibility. The DAJAG (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), Vessels.
For the reasons set forth in the preamble, the DoN amends 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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The authority citation for part 706 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1605.
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Section 706.2 is amended by:
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In Table Two, adding, in alpha numerical order, by vessel number, an entry for USS GERALD R. FORD (CVN 78);
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In Table Three, adding, in alpha numerical order, by vessel number, an entry for USS GERALD R. FORD (CVN 78); and
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In Table Five, adding, in alpha numerical order, by vessel number, an entry for USS GERALD R. FORD (CVN 78).
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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Side
Forward AFT anchor Side lights, Side
Masthead anchor Forward light, lights, distance lights,
lights, light, anchor distance AFT anchor distance forward of distance
distance to distance light, below light, below forward inboard of
Vessel No. stbd of below number of; flight dk number of; flight dk masthead ship's
keel in flight dk rule in meters; rule in meters; light in sides in
meters; in meters; 30(a)(i) rule 21(e), 30(a)(ii) Sec. meters; meters;
rule 21(a) Sec. rule 2(g), annex Sec. Sec.
2(K), annex 30(a)(ii) I 3(b), annex 3(b), annex
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USS GERALD R. FORD................... CVN 78 31.57 ........... ........... ........... ........... 0.13 ........... ...........
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Table Three
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Anchor
Side lights Forward lights
distance Stern anchor relation-
Masthead Side lights Stern light inboard of light, light, ship of aft
lights arc arc of arc of ship's distance height light to
Vessel No. of visibility; visibility; sides in forward of above hull forward
visibility; rule 21(b) rule 21(c) meters; stern in in meters; light in
rule 21(a) 3(b) annex meters; 2(K) annex meters;
1 rule 21(c) 1 2(K) annex
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USS GERALD R. FORD................................ CVN 78 ........... 115.6 ........... ........... ........... ........... ...........
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Table Five
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After masthead
Masthead Forward light less
lights not masthead light than \1/2\ Percentage
over all other not in forward ship's length horizontal
Vessel No. lights and quarter of aft of forward separation
obstructions; ship; annex I, masthead attained
annex I, sec. sec. 3(a) light; annex
2(f) I, sec.3(a)
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USS GERALD R. FORD.............. CVN 78 .............. X .............. ..............
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Approved: May 9, 2016.
A.B. Fischer,
Captain, JAGC, U.S. Navy, Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate General (Admiralty and Maritime Law).
Dated: May 31, 2016.
N.A. Hagerty-Ford,
Commander, Judge Advocate General's Corps, U.S. Navy, Federal Register Liaison Officer.
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