82 FR 31717 - Certifications and Exemptions Under the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Department of the Navy Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 130 (July 10, 2017)
Department of the Navy
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 130 (July 10, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-13960 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 130 (Monday, July 10, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 31717-31719] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-13960] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 certain vessels of the VIRGINIA SSN [[Page 31718]] Class are vessels of the Navy which, due to their special construction and purpose, cannot fully comply with certain provisions of the 72 COLREGS without interfering with their special function as a naval ships. The intended effect of this rule is to warn mariners in waters where 72 COLREGS apply. DATES: This rule is effective July 10, 2017 and is applicable beginning June 15, 2017. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lieutenant Commander Kyle Fralick, (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. This amendment provides notice that the DAJAG (Admiralty and Maritime Law), under authority delegated by the Secretary of the Navy, has certified that certain vessels of the SSN Class are vessels of the Navy which, due to their special construction and purpose, cannot fully comply with the following specific provisions of 72 COLREGS without interfering with their special function as a naval ship: Rule 23(a) and Annex I, paragraph 2(a)(i), pertaining to the vertical placement of the masthead, light and Annex I, paragraph 2(f)(i), pertaining to VIRGINIA class submarine masthead light location below the submarine identification lights; Rule 30 (a)(i), Rule 21(e), and Annex I, paragraph 2(k), pertaining to the vertical separation of the anchor lights, vertical placement of the forward anchor light above the hull, and the arc of visibility of all around lights; Rule 23 (a) and Annex I, paragraph 3(b), pertaining to the location of the sidelights; and Rule 21(c), pertaining to the location and arc of visibility of the sternlight. 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 these vessels in a manner differently from that prescribed herein will adversely affect these vessel's ability to perform their 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 0 1. The authority citation for part 706 continues to read as follows: Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1605. 0 2. Section 706.2 is amended by: 0 a. In Table One, adding, in alpha numerical order, by vessel number, an entry for USS COLORADO (SSN 788); 0 b. In Table Three, adding, in alpha numerical order, by vessel number, an entry for USS COLORADO (SSN 788); and 0 c. In Table Four: 0 i. Under paragraph 25, by adding, in alpha numerical order, by vessel number, an entry for USS COLORADO (SSN 788); and 0 ii. Under paragraph 26, by adding, in alpha numerical order, by vessel number, an entry for USS COLORADO (SSN 788). The additions read as follows: Sec. 706.2 Certifications of the Secretary of the Navy under Executive Order 11964 and 33 U.S.C. 1605. * * * * * Table One ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Distance in meters of forward masthead light Vessel Number below minimum required height Sec. 2(a)(i) Annex I ------------------------------------------------------------------------ * * * * * USS COLORADO.................... SSN 788............ 2.76 * * * * * ------------------------------------------------------------------------ * * * * * Table Three ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Anchor lights Side lights, Stern light, Forward anchor relationship Masthead Side lights Stern light distance distance light, height of aft light Vessel Number lights arc of arc of arc of inboard of forward of above hull in to forward visibility; visibility; visibility; ship's sides stern in meters; 2(K) light in rule 21(a) rule 21(b) rule 21(c) in meters 3(b) meters; rule annex 1 meters 2(K) annex 1 21(c) annex 1 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * * * * * * * USS COLORADO....................... SSN 788............... .............. .............. 205.0[deg] 4.37 11.05 2.8 0.30 below. * * * * * * * ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 25. * * * [[Page 31719]] Table Four ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Distance in meters of masthead light Vessel Number below the submarine identification lights ------------------------------------------------------------------------ * * * * * * * USS COLORADO.................... SSN 788............ 0.81 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 26. * * * ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Obstruction angle relative to ship's headings Vessel Number ------------------------------------------------- Forward anchor light Aft anchor light ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * * * * * * * USS COLORADO......................... SSN 788................ 172[deg] to 188[deg]... 359[deg] to 1[deg]. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * * * * * Approved: June 15, 2017. A.S. Janin, Captain, JAGC, U.S. Navy, Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate, General (Admiralty and Maritime Law Division). Dated: June 27, 2017. A.M. 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and the environment from the adverse National Environmental Policy Act individual industries, Federal, State, or
effects of surface coal mining This rule does not require an local government agencies, or
operations.’’ Section 503(a)(1) of geographic regions; and (c) Does not
environmental impact statement
SMCRA requires that State laws have significant adverse effects on
because section 702(d) of SMCRA (30
regulating surface coal mining and competition, employment, investment,
U.S.C. 1292(d)) provides that agency
reclamation operations be ‘‘in productivity, innovation, or the ability
decisions on proposed State regulatory
accordance with’’ the requirements of of U.S.-based enterprises to compete
program provisions do not constitute
SMCRA, and section 503(a)(7) requires with foreign-based enterprises. This
major Federal actions within the
that State programs contain rules and determination is based upon the
meaning of section 102(2)(C) of the
regulations ‘‘consistent with’’ analysis performed under various laws
National Environmental Policy Act (42
regulations issued by the Secretary and executive orders for the counterpart
U.S.C. 4332(2)(C)).
pursuant to SMCRA. Federal regulations.
Executive Order 13175—Consultation Paperwork Reduction Act
Unfunded Mandates
and Coordination With Indian Tribal This rule does not contain
Governments information collection requirements that This rule will not impose an
require approval by OMB under the unfunded mandate on State, local, or
In accordance with Executive Order tribal governments or the private sector
13175, we have evaluated the potential Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C.
3507 et seq.). of $100 million or more in any given
effects of this rule on Federally- year. This determination is based upon
recognized Indian tribes and have Regulatory Flexibility Act the analysis performed under various
determined that the rule does not have laws and executive orders for the
substantial direct effects on one or more The Department of the Interior
certifies that this rule will not have a counterpart Federal regulations.
Indian tribes, on the relationship
between the Federal Government and significant economic impact on a List of Subjects in 30 CFR Part 938
Indian tribes, or on the distribution of substantial number of small entities
under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 Intergovernmental relations, Surface
power and responsibilities between the
U.S.C. 601 et seq.). The State submittal, mining, Underground mining.
Federal Government and Indian tribes.
The basis for this determination is that which is the subject of this rule, is based Dated: May 31, 2017.
our decision is on a State regulatory upon counterpart Federal regulations for Thomas D. Shope,
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regulation involving Indian lands. prepared and certification made that
such regulations would not have a For the reasons set out in the
Executive Order 13211—Regulations significant economic effect upon a preamble, 30 CFR part 938 is amended
That Significantly Affect the Supply, substantial number of small entities. In as set forth below:
Distribution, or Use of Energy making the determination as to whether
PART 938—PENNSYLVANIA
Executive Order 13211 of May 18, this rule would have a significant
2001, which requires agencies to economic impact, the Department relied ■ 1. The authority citation for part 938
prepare a Statement of Energy Effects for upon the data and assumptions for the continues to read as follows:
a rule that is (1) considered significant counterpart Federal regulations.
under Executive Order 12866, and (2) Authority: 30 U.S.C. 1201 et seq.
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likely to have a significant adverse effect ■ 2. Section 938.15 is amended by
Fairness Act
on the supply, distribution, or use of adding an entry to the table in
energy. Because this rule is exempt from This rule is not a major rule under 5 chronological order by ‘‘Date of
review under Executive Order 12866 U.S.C. 804(2), the Small Business publication of final rule’’ to read as
and is not expected to have a significant Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act. follows:
adverse effect on the supply, This rule: (a) Does not have an annual
distribution, or use of energy, a effect on the economy of $100 million; § 938.15 Approval of Pennsylvania
Statement of Energy Effects is not (b) Will not cause a major increase in regulatory program amendments.
required. costs or prices for consumers, * * * * *
Original amendment Date of publication of Citation/description
submission dates final rule
* * * * * * *
November 14, 2016 .... July 10, 2017 .............. Pennsylvania’s commitment to the completion of treatment systems for pollutional discharges
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Department of the Navy SUMMARY: The Department of the Navy
(DoN) is amending its certifications and
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32 CFR Part 706 exemptions under the International
Regulations for Preventing Collisions at
Certifications and Exemptions Under Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS), to reflect that
the International Regulations for the Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate
Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 General (DAJAG) (Admiralty and
Maritime Law) has determined that
AGENCY: Department of the Navy, DoD. certain vessels of the VIRGINIA SSN
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TABLE FOUR
Distance in meters
of masthead light
Vessel Number below the
submarine
identification lights
* * * * * * *
USS COLORADO ..................................................................................................... SSN 788 ................................................. 0.81
26. * * *
Obstruction angle relative to ship’s headings
Vessel Number
Forward anchor light Aft anchor light
* * * * * * *
USS COLORADO ........................................................... SSN 788 ............................ 172° to 188° ....................... 359° to 1°.
* * * * * Coast Guard Captain of the Port I. Table of Abbreviations
Approved: June 15, 2017. Maryland-National Capital Region or
designated representative. The CFR Code of Federal Regulations
A.S. Janin, COTP Captain of the Port
regulation will enhance the safety and
Captain, JAGC, U.S. Navy, Deputy Assistant DHS Department of Homeland Security
Judge Advocate, General (Admiralty and security of persons and property, while FR Federal Register
Maritime Law Division). minimizing, to the extent possible, the NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
Dated: June 27, 2017. impact on commerce and legitimate § Section
A.M. Nichols,
waterway use. We invite your comments U.S.C. United States Code
on this rulemaking.
Lieutenant Commander, Judge Advocate II. Regulatory History and Information
General’s Corps, U.S. Navy, Federal Register DATES: This rule is effective without
Liaison Officer. actual notice from July 10, 2017. For the On five separate occasions since
[FR Doc. 2017–13960 Filed 7–7–17; 8:45 am] purposes of enforcement, actual notice March 24, 2017, the COTP has
BILLING CODE 3810–FF–P will be used from June 22, 2017 until established a temporary security zone
July 10, 2017. Comments and related encompassing certain U.S. navigable
material must be received by the Coast waters of the Potomac River during
Guard on or before August 9, 2017. events held at the Trump National Golf
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Club at Potomac Falls, VA. These
SECURITY Documents mentioned in
ADDRESSES: security zones were established and
Coast Guard this preamble are part of Docket Number enforced at the request of the U.S. Secret
USCG–2017–0448. To view documents Service to support security measures
33 CFR Part 165 mentioned in this preamble as being required during visits by high-ranking
available in the docket, go to http:// United States government officials at the
[Docket Number USCG–2017–0448] www.regulations.gov, type the docket golf club.
number in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click The Coast Guard is issuing this
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Security Zone; Potomac River, Folder’’ on the line associated with this opportunity to comment pursuant to
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identified by docket number, using the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5
AGENCY:Coast Guard, DHS. Federal eRulemaking Portal at http:// U.S.C. 553(b)). This provision
Interim rule and request for
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comments. Participation and Request for without prior notice and opportunity to
Comments’’ portion of the comment when the agency for good
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a security zone encompassing certain impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary
further instructions on submitting
waters of the Potomac River. This action to the public interest. Under 5 U.S.C.
comments.
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and incidents immediately before, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If good cause exists for not publishing a
during and after events held at the you have questions about this notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
Trump National Golf Club at Potomac rulemaking, call or email Mr. Ronald L. with respect to this rule because doing
Falls, VA. This rule prohibits vessels so would be impracticable and contrary
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Houck, at Sector Maryland-National
and people from entering the security Capital Region Waterways Management to the public interest to delay the
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exempt under the provisions in this rule publication of this security zone. The
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