[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 27 (Monday, February 10, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Page 7690]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-02806]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

U.S. Customs and Border Protection


Approval of AmSpec Services, LLC, as a Commercial Gauger

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

ACTION: Notice of accreditation and approval of AmSpec Services, LLC, 
as a commercial gauger.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that 
AmSpec Services, LLC, has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain 
petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years as of 
May 30, 2013.

DATES: Effective Dates: The accreditation and approval of AmSpec 
Services, LLC, as commercial gauger became effective on May 30, 2013. 
The next triennial inspection date will be scheduled for May 2016.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given pursuant to 19 CFR 
151.13, that AmSpec Services, LLC, LPG Division, 11725 Port Rd, 
Seabrook, TX 77586, has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain 
petroleum products for customs purposes, in accordance with the 
provisions of 19 CFR 151.13. AmSpec Services, LLC is approved for the 
following gauging procedures for petroleum and certain petroleum 
products from the American Petroleum Institute (API):

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              API chapters                            Title
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Chapter 3..............................  Tank Gauging.
Chapter 7..............................  Temperature determination.
Chapter 8..............................  Sampling.
Chapter 11.1...........................  Temperature and Pressure Volume
                                          Correction Factors for
                                          Generalized Crude Oils,
                                          Refined Products, and
                                          Lubricating Oils.
Chapter 12.............................  Calculations.
Chapter 17.1...........................  Maritime measurement (LPG).
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    Anyone wishing to employ this entity to gauger services should 
request and receive written assurances from the entity that it is 
approved by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to conduct the 
specific gauger service requested. Alternatively, inquiries regarding 
the specific gauger services this entity is 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/linkhandler/cgov/trade/basic_trade/labs_scientific_svcs/commercial_gaugers/gaulist.ctt/gaulist.pdf

    Dated: January 27, 2014.
 Ira S. Reese,
 Executive Director, Laboratories and Scientific Services.
[FR Doc. 2014-02806 Filed 2-7-14; 8:45 am]
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