Certifications and Exemptions Under the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972
Federal Register, Volume 77 Issue 43 (Monday, March 5, 2012)
Federal Register Volume 77, Number 43 (Monday, March 5, 2012)
Rules and Regulations
Pages 12993-12994
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office www.gpo.gov
FR Doc No: 2012-5090
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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 (72 COLREGS), to reflect that the Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate General (DAJAG) (Admiralty and Maritime Law) has determined that USS MICHAEL MURPHY (DDG 112) 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 March 5, 2012 and is applicable beginning February 22, 2012.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lieutenant Jaewon Choi, JAGC, U.S. Navy, Admiralty Attorney, (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 DoN amends 32 CFR Part 706.
This amendment provides notice that the DAJAG (Admiralty and Maritime Law), under authority delegated by the Secretary of the Navy, has certified that USS MICHAEL MURPHY (DDG 112) 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; Rule 21(a), pertaining to the arc of visibility of the forward masthead light; 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 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), and Vessels.
For the reasons set forth in the preamble, amend part 706 of title 32 of the CFR 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 as follows:
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A. In Table Four, Paragraph 15 by adding, in alpha numerical order, by vessel number, an entry for USS MICHAEL MURPHY (DDG 112);
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B. In Table Four, Paragraph 16 by adding, in alpha numerical order, by vessel number, an entry for USS MICHAEL MURPHY (DDG 112); and
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C. In Table Five, by adding, in alpha numerical order, by vessel number, an entry for USS MICHAEL MURPHY (DDG 112):
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 Four
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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 MICHAEL MURPHY.......................................... DDG 112 1.90 meters
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Obstruction angle
Vessel Number relative ship's headings
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USS MICHAEL MURPHY.......................................... DDG 112 109.60 THRU 112.50
degrees
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Table Five
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After masthead
Masthead lights Forward masthead light less than \1/ Percentage
not over all other light not in 2\ ship's length horizontal
Vessel Number lights and forward quarter of aft of forward separation
obstructions. ship. Annex I, masthead light. attained
Annex I, sec. 2(f) sec. 3(a) Annex I, sec. 3(a)
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USS MICHAEL MURPHY.................................. DDG 112 X X X 14.5
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Approved: February 22, 2012.
M. Robb Hyde,
Commander, JAGC, U.S. Navy, Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate General (Admiralty and Maritime Law).
J.M. Beal,
Lieutenant Commander, Office of the Judge Advocate General, U.S. Navy, Federal Register Liaison Officer.
FR Doc. 2012-5090 Filed 3-2-12; 8:45 am
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