[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 104 (Monday, June 1, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 31055-31056]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-13071]


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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, pursuant to CBP regulations, that 
Intertek USA, Inc., has been approved to gauge and accredited to test 
petroleum and petroleum products for customs purposes for the next 
three years as of February 25, 2015.

DATES: Effective Dates: The accreditation and approval of Intertek USA, 
Inc., as commercial gauger and laboratory became effective on February 
25, 2015. The next triennial inspection date will be scheduled for 
February 2018.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Approved Gauger 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 and 19 CFR 151.13, that Intertek USA, Inc., 101 20th Street 
South, Texas City, TX 77590, has been approved to gauge and accredited 
to test petroleum and petroleum products for customs purposes, in 
accordance with the provisions of 19 CFR 151.12 and 19 CFR 151.13. 
Intertek USA, Inc., is approved for the following gauging procedures 
for petroleum and certain petroleum products set forth by the American 
Petroleum Institute (API):

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          API Chapters                            Title
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3..............................  Tank gauging.
7..............................  Temperature Determination.
8..............................  Sampling.
12.............................  Calculations.
17.............................  Maritime Measurements.
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    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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27-01...................................  ASTM D-287.................  Standard test method for API gravity of
                                                                        crude Petroleum & Petroleum products
                                                                        (Hydrometer Method).
27-02...................................  ASTM D-1298................  Standard Test Method for Density,
                                                                        Relative Density (Specific Gravity), or
                                                                        API Gravity of Crude Petroleum and
                                                                        Liquid Petroleum Products by Hydrometer
                                                                        Method.
27-03...................................  ASTM D-4006................  Standard test method for water in crude
                                                                        oil by distillation.
27-04...................................  ASTM D-95..................  Standard test method for water in
                                                                        petroleum products and bituminous
                                                                        materials by distillation.
27-05...................................  ASTM D-4928................  Standard test method for water in crude
                                                                        oils by Coulometric Karl Fischer
                                                                        Titration.
27-06...................................  ASTM D-473.................  Standard test method for sediment in
                                                                        crude oils and fuel oils by the
                                                                        extraction method.
27-07...................................  ASTM D-4807................  Standard Test Method for Sediment in
                                                                        Crude Oil by Membrane Filtration.
27-08...................................  ASTM D-86..................  Standard Test Method for Distillation of
                                                                        Petroleum Products.
27-11...................................  ASTM D-445.................  Standard test method for kinematic
                                                                        viscosity of transparent and opaque
                                                                        liquids (and calculations of dynamic
                                                                        viscosity).
27-13...................................  ASTM D-4294................  Standard test method for sulfur in
                                                                        petroleum and petroleum products by
                                                                        energy-dispersive x-ray fluorescence
                                                                        spectrometry.
27-48...................................  ASTM D-4052................  Standard test method for density and
                                                                        relative density of liquids by digital
                                                                        density meter.
27-50...................................  ASTM D-93..................  Standard test methods for flash point by
                                                                        Penske-Martens Closed Cup Tester.
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    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, inquiries 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://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/documents/gaulist_3.pdf

    Dated: May 22, 2015.
Ira S. Reese,
Executive Director, Laboratories and Scientific Services Directorate.
[FR Doc. 2015-13071 Filed 5-29-15; 8:45 am]
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