[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 28 (Thursday, February 11, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 7361-7362]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-02827]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

U.S. Customs And Border Protection


Accreditation and Approval of SGS North America, Inc., as a 
Commercial Gauger and Laboratory

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

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ACTION: Notice of accreditation and approval of SGS North America, 
Inc., as a commercial gauger and laboratory.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that SGS 
North America, Inc., has been approved to gauge and accredited to test 
petroleum and petroleum products for customs purposes for the next 
three years as of June 17, 2015.

DATES: Effective dates: The accreditation and approval of SGS North 
America, Inc., as commercial gauger and laboratory became effective on 
June 17, 2015. The next triennial inspection date will be scheduled for 
June 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 SGS North America, Inc., 151 James Drive 
West, St. Rose, LA 70087, 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. SGS 
North America, 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.
9................................  Density Determination.
12...............................  Calculations.
17...............................  Maritime Measurements.
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    SGS North America, 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
                                                    products and
                                                    petroleum products
                                                    (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.
27-08.........................  ASTM D-86........  Standard Test Method
                                                    for Distillation of
                                                    Petroleum Products.
27-13.........................  ASTM D-4294......  Standard test method
                                                    for sulfur in
                                                    petroleum and
                                                    petroleum products
                                                    by energy-dispersive
                                                    x-ray fluorescence
                                                    spectrometry.
27-14.........................  ASTM D-2622......  Standard test method
                                                    for Sulfur in
                                                    Petroleum Products
                                                    (X-Ray
                                                    spectrographic
                                                    methods).
27-46.........................  ASTM D-5002......  Standard Test Method
                                                    for Density and
                                                    Relative Density of
                                                    Crude Oils by
                                                    Digital Density
                                                    Analyzer.
27-48.........................  ASTM D-4052......  Standard test method
                                                    for density and
                                                    relative density of
                                                    liquids by digital
                                                    density meter.
27-53.........................  ASTM D-2709......  Standard test method
                                                    for water and
                                                    sediment in middle
                                                    distillate by the
                                                    centrifuge method.
27-58.........................  ASTM D-5191......  Standard Test Method
                                                    For Vapor Pressure
                                                    of Petroleum
                                                    Products (Mini
                                                    Method).
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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/about/labs-scientific/commercial-gaugers-and-laboratories.

    Dated: February 01, 2016.
Ira S. Reese,
Executive Director, Laboratories and Scientific Services Directorate.
[FR Doc. 2016-02827 Filed 2-10-16; 8:45 am]
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