[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 246 (Monday, December 22, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 78380]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-30343]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

U.S. Customs and Border Protection


Accreditation and Approval of Intertek USA, Inc., as a Commercial 
Gauger and Laboratory

AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland 
Security.

ACTION: Notice of accreditation and approval of Intertek USA, Inc., as 
a commercial gauger and laboratory.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to 19 CFR 151.12 and 19 
CFR 151.13, Intertek USA, Inc., 134 Heinsohn Rd. Suite A Corpus 
Christi, TX 78406, Corpus Christi, TX 78469, has been approved to gauge 
and accredited to test petroleum and petroleum products, organic 
chemicals and vegetable oils for customs purposes, in accordance with 
the provisions of 19 CFR 151.12 and 19 CFR 151.13. Anyone wishing to 
employ this entity to conduct laboratory analyses and gauger services 
should request and receive written assurances from the entity that it 
is accredited or approved by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to 
conduct the specific test or gauger service requested. Alternatively, 
inquires regarding the specific test or gauger service this entity is 
accredited or approved to perform may be directed to the U.S. Customs 
and Border Protection by calling (202) 344-1060. The inquiry may also 
be sent to [email protected]. Please reference the Web site listed 
below for a complete listing of CBP approved gaugers and accredited 
laboratories.

http://cbp.gov/xp/cgov/import/operations_support/labs_scientific_svcs/commercial_gaugers/.

DATES: The accreditation and approval of Intertek USA, Inc., as 
commercial gauger and laboratory became effective on May 8, 2008. The 
next triennial inspection date will be scheduled for May 2011.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Randall Breaux, Laboratories and 
Scientific Services, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 1300 
Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Suite 1500N, Washington, DC 20229, 202-344-
1060.

    Dated: December 12, 2008.
Ira S. Reese,
Executive Director, Laboratories and Scientific Services.
 [FR Doc. E8-30343 Filed 12-19-08; 8:45 am]
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