Notice2022-22712
Certificate of Alternative Compliance for the Hayden Grace, O.N. 1326783
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Published
October 19, 2022
Issuing agencies
Homeland Security DepartmentCoast Guard
Abstract
The Coast Guard announces that the Chief of Prevention, Eighth Coast Guard District has issued a certificate of alternative compliance from the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS), for the HAYDEN GRACE, O.N. 1326783. We are issuing this notice because its publication is required by statute. Due to the construction and placement of mast lights, stern light, and sidelights, HAYDEN GRACE cannot fully comply with the light, shape, or sound signal provisions of the 72 COLREGS without interfering with the vessel's design and construction. This notification of issuance of a certificate of alternative compliance promotes the Coast Guard's marine safety mission.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 201 (Wednesday, October 19, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 63506-63507]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-22712]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
[Docket No. USCG2022-0349]
Certificate of Alternative Compliance for the Hayden Grace, O.N.
1326783
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Notification of issuance of a certificate of alternative
compliance.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard announces that the Chief of Prevention, Eighth
Coast Guard District has issued a certificate of alternative compliance
from the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea,
1972 (72 COLREGS), for the HAYDEN GRACE, O.N. 1326783. We are issuing
this notice because its publication is required by statute. Due to the
construction and placement of mast lights, stern light, and sidelights,
HAYDEN GRACE cannot fully comply with the light, shape, or sound signal
provisions of the 72 COLREGS without interfering with the vessel's
design and construction. This notification of issuance of a certificate
of alternative compliance promotes the Coast Guard's marine safety
mission.
DATES: The Certificate of Alternative Compliance was issued on October
4, 2022.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information or questions about
this notice call or email Lieutenant Commander Jessica Flennoy,
District Eight, Prevention Division, U.S. Coast Guard, telephone 504-
671-2156, email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#93d9f6e0e0faf0f2bdd5fff6fdfdfcead3e6e0f0f4bdfefaff"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="ffb59a8c8c969c9ed1b9939a91919086bf8a8c9c98d1929693">[email protected]</span></a>.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The United States is signatory to the
International Maritime Organization's International Regulations for
Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS), as amended. The
special construction or purpose of some vessels makes them unable to
comply with the light, shape, or sound signal provisions of the 72
COLREGS. Under statutory law, however, specified 72 COLREGS provisions
are not applicable to a vessel of special construction or purpose if
the Coast Guard determines that the vessel cannot comply fully with
those requirements without interfering with the special function of the
vessel.\1\
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\1\ 33 U.S.C. 1605.
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The owner, builder, operator, or agent of a special construction or
purpose vessel may apply to the Coast Guard District Office in which
the vessel is being built or operated for a determination that
compliance with alternative requirements is justified,\2\ and the Chief
of the Prevention Division would then issue the applicant a certificate
of alternative compliance (COAC) if he or she determines that the
vessel cannot comply fully with 72 COLREGS light, shape, and sound
signal provisions without interference with the vessel's special
function.\3\ If the Coast Guard issues a COAC, it must publish notice
of this action in the Federal Register.\4\
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\2\ 33 CFR 81.5.
\3\ 33 CFR 81.9.
\4\ 33 U.S.C. 1605(c) and 33 CFR 81.18.
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The Chief of Prevention Division, Eighth District, U.S. Coast
Guard, certifies that the HAYDEN GRACE, O.N. 1326783 is a vessel of
special construction or purpose, and that, with respect to the position
of the mast lights, stern light, and sidelights, it is not possible to
comply fully with the requirements of the provisions enumerated in the
72 COLREGS, without interfering with the normal operation,
construction, or design of the vessel. The Chief of Prevention
Division, Eighth District, U.S. Coast Guard, further finds and
certifies that the mast lights, stern light, and sidelights are in the
closest possible compliance with the applicable provisions of the 72
COLREGS.\5\
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\5\ 33 U.S.C. 1605(a); 33 CFR 81.9.
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This notice is issued under authority of 33 U.S.C. 1605(c) and 33
CFR 81.18.
Dated: October 13, 2022.
A.H. Moore, Jr.,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Chief, Prevention Division, Eighth Coast
Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2022-22712 Filed 10-18-22; 8:45 am]
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