[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 149 (Monday, August 4, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 45213-45214]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-18371]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

U.S. Customs and Border Protection


Accreditation of Intertek USA, Inc., as a Commercial Laboratory

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

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

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that 
Intertek USA, Inc., has been accredited to test petroleum and certain 
petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years as of 
November 14, 2013.

DATES: Effective Dates: The accreditation of Intertek USA, Inc., as 
commercial laboratory became effective on November 14, 2013. The next 
triennial inspection date will be scheduled for November 2016.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Approved Gaugers and Accredited 
Laboratories Manager, Laboratories and Scientific Services Directorate, 
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 
151.12, that Intertek USA, Inc., 8500 West Bay Road, MS #37, 
Baytown, TX 77523, has been accredited to test petroleum and certain 
petroleum products for customs purposes, in accordance with the 
provisions of 19 CFR 151.12.
    Intertek USA, Inc. is accredited for the following laboratory 
analysis procedures and methods for petroleum and certain petroleum 
products set forth by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Laboratory 
Methods (CBPL) and American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):

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            CBPL No.                     ASTM                Title
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27-48..........................  ASTM D-4052........  Standard test
                                                       method for
                                                       density and
                                                       relative density
                                                       of liquids by
                                                       digital density
                                                       meter.
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    Anyone wishing to employ this entity to conduct laboratory analyses 
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 requested. Alternatively, inquiries regarding 
the specific test this entity is accredited 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://

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www.cbp.gov/about/labs-scientific/commercial-gaugers-and-laboratories

    Dated: July 25, 2014.
Ira S. Reese,
Executive Director, Laboratories and Scientific Services.
[FR Doc. 2014-18371 Filed 8-1-14; 8:45 am]
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