Accreditation and Approval of SGS North America, Inc., as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory, 8335 [E8-2632]

Download as PDF rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 30 / Wednesday, February 13, 2008 / Notices Guard, 2100 Second Street, SW., Washington, DC 20593–0001; by calling 202–372–1249; or by faxing 202–372– 1917. Send your application in written form to the above street address. This notice and the application form are available on the Internet at https:// www.FishSafe.info. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Mike Rosecrans, a Designated Federal Officer (DFO) of the CFIVSAC by telephone at 202–372–1245, fax 202– 372–1917, e-mail: Michael.M.Rosecrans@uscg.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The CFIVSAC is an advisory committee established in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) 5 U.S.C. (Pub. L. 92–463). 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Only the Designated Agency Ethics Official or the DAEO’s designate may release a Confidential Disclosure Report. Dated: January 31, 2008. J.G. Lantz, Director of Commercial Regulations and Standards. [FR Doc. E8–2680 Filed 2–12–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–15–P 8335 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 pelform may be directed to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection by calling (202) 344–1060. The inquiry may also be sent to cbp.labhq@dhs.gov. Please reference the Web site listed below for a complete listing of CBP approved gaugers and accredited laboratories. DATES: The accreditation and approval of SGS North America, Inc., as commercial gauger and laboratory became effective on May 2, 2007. The next triennial inspection date will be scheduled for May 2010. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Commercial Gauger Laboratory Program Manager, Laboratories and Scientific Services, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Suite 1500N, Washington, DC 20229, 202–344–1060. Dated: January 31, 2008. Ira S. Reese, Executive Director, Laboratories and Scientific Services. [FR Doc. E8–2632 Filed 2–12–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–14–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Customs and Border Protection DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection Accreditation and Approval of SGS North America, Inc., as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Notice of accreditation and approval of SGS North America, Inc., as a commercial gauger and laboratory. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to 19 CFR 151.12 and 19 CFR 151.13, SGS North America, Inc., 1201 W. 8th at Georgia Ave., Deer Park, TX 77536, 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 PO 00000 Frm 00073 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Notice of Issuance of Final Determination Concerning Multifunctional Machines U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Notice of final determination. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This document provides notice that the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a final determination concerning the country of origin of certain multifunctional machines which may be offered to the United States Government under an undesignated government procurement contract. CBP has concluded that, based upon the facts presented, certain goods imported into Japan are substantially transformed in Japan such that Japan is the country of origin of the finished multifunctional machines for government procurement purposes. DATES: The final determination was issued on January 4, 2008. A copy of the final determination is attached. Any E:\FR\FM\13FEN1.SGM 13FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 30 (Wednesday, February 13, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 8335]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-2632]


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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.

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 that, pursuant to 19 CFR 151.12 and 19 
CFR 151.13, SGS North America, Inc., 1201 W. 8th at Georgia Ave., Deer 
Park, TX 77536, 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 pelform may be directed to the U.S. Customs and Border 
Protection by calling (202) 344-1060. The inquiry may also be sent to 
cbp.labhq@dhs.gov. Please reference the Web site listed below for a 
complete listing of CBP approved gaugers and accredited laboratories.

DATES: The accreditation and approval of SGS North America, Inc., as 
commercial gauger and laboratory became effective on May 2, 2007. The 
next triennial inspection date will be scheduled for May 2010.

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

    Dated: January 31, 2008.
Ira S. Reese,
Executive Director, Laboratories and Scientific Services.
 [FR Doc. E8-2632 Filed 2-12-08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9111-14-P
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