Accreditation of Intertek USA, Inc., as a Commercial Laboratory, 45213-45214 [2014-18371]

Download as PDF 45213 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 149 / Monday, August 4, 2014 / Notices abstract: Primary: Individuals or Households. The information collected on this form is used by U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to determine whether the applicant is eligible for a waiver of excludability under section 212 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 20,625 responses (paperformat) at 1.75 hours per response; 100 responses (biometrics) at 1.17 hours. (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: 36,211 burden hours. If you need a copy of the information collection instrument with instructions, or additional information, please visit the Federal eRulemaking Portal site at: https://www.regulations.gov. We may also be contacted at: USCIS, Office of Policy and Strategy, Regulatory Coordination Division, 20 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529–2140, Telephone number 202–272–8377. Dated: July 28, 2014. Laura Dawkins, Chief, Regulatory Coordination Division, Office of Policy and Strategy, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. 2014–18300 Filed 8–1–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–97–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection Approval of Robinson International USA, Inc., as a Commercial Gauger U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Notice of approval of Robinson International USA, Inc., as a commercial gauger. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Robinson International USA, Inc. has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years as of November 26, 2013. DATES: Effective Dates: The approval of Robinson International USA, Inc., as a commercial gauger became effective on November 26, 2013. The next triennial inspection date will be scheduled for November 2016. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Approved Gauger and Accredited Laboratories Manager, Laboratories and tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:11 Aug 01, 2014 Jkt 232001 Scientific Services Directorate, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Suite 1500N, Washington, DC 20229, tel. 202– 344–1060. Notice is hereby given pursuant to 19 CFR 151.13, that Robinson International USA, Inc., 4400 South Wayside Drive, Suite #106, Houston, TX 77207, has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes, in accordance with the provisions of 19 CFR 151.13. Robinson International USA, Inc. is approved for the following gauging procedures for petroleum and certain petroleum products per the American Petroleum Institute (API) Measurement Standards: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: API Chapters Title 3 ..................... 7 ..................... 8 ..................... 12 ................... 17 ................... Tank gauging. Temperature determination. Sampling. Calculations. Maritime measurement. Anyone wishing to employ this entity to conduct 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 test or gauger service requested. Alternatively, inquiries regarding the specific test or gauger service 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 cbp.labhq@dhs.gov. Please reference the Web site listed below for a complete listing of CBP approved gaugers and accredited laboratories. https://www.cbp.gov/sites/ default/files/documents/gaulist_3.pdf. Dated: July 24, 2014. Ira S. Reese, Executive Director, Laboratories and Scientific Services Directorate. [FR Doc. 2014–18366 Filed 8–1–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–14–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection Accreditation of Intertek USA, Inc., as a Commercial Laboratory U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Notice of accreditation of Intertek USA, Inc., as a commercial laboratory. ACTION: 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. SUMMARY: 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): DATES: CBPL No. 27–48 ............ ASTM ASTM D– 4052. Title Standard test method for density and relative density of liquids by digital density meter. 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 cbp.labhq@dhs.gov. Please reference the Web site listed below for a complete listing of CBP approved gaugers and accredited laboratories.https:// E:\FR\FM\04AUN1.SGM 04AUN1 45214 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 149 / Monday, August 4, 2014 / Notices interest rate for underpayments will be 3 percent for both corporations and noncorporations. This notice is published for the convenience of the importing public and U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel. DATES: Effective Date: July 1, 2014. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael P. Dean, Revenue Division, Collection and Refunds Branch, 6650 Telecom Drive, Suite #100, Indianapolis, Indiana 46278; telephone (317) 614–4882. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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] BILLING CODE 9111–14–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection Quarterly IRS Interest Rates Used in Calculating Interest on Overdue Accounts and Refunds on Customs Duties U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: General notice. AGENCY: This notice advises the public of the quarterly Internal Revenue Service interest rates used to calculate interest on overdue accounts (underpayments) and refunds (overpayments) of customs duties. For the calendar quarter beginning July 1, 2014, the interest rates for overpayments will be 2 percent for corporations and 3 percent for non-corporations, and the SUMMARY: Background Pursuant to 19 U.S.C. 1505 and Treasury Decision 85–93, published in the Federal Register on May 29, 1985 (50 FR 21832), the interest rate paid on applicable overpayments or underpayments of customs duties must be in accordance with the Internal Revenue Code rate established under 26 U.S.C. 6621 and 6622. Section 6621 was amended (at paragraph (a)(1)(B) by the Internal Revenue Service Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998, Public Law 105–206, 112 Stat. 685) to provide different interest rates applicable to overpayments: One for corporations and one for non-corporations. 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VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:11 Aug 01, 2014 Jkt 232001 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 behalf of the Secretary of the Treasury on a quarterly basis. The rates effective for a quarter are determined during the first-month period of the previous quarter. In Revenue Ruling 2014–14, the IRS determined the rates of interest for the calendar quarter beginning July 1, 2014, and ending on September 30, 2014. The interest rate paid to the Treasury for underpayments will be the Federal short-term rate (1%) plus two percentage points (2%) for a total of three percent (3%) for both corporations and non-corporations. For corporate overpayments, the rate is the Federal short-term rate (1%) plus one percentage point (1%) for a total of two percent (2%). For overpayments made by non-corporations, the rate is the Federal short-term rate (1%) plus two percentage points (2%) for a total of three percent (3%). These interest rates are subject to change for the calendar quarter beginning October 1, 2014, and ending December 31, 2014. For the convenience of the importing public and U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel the following list of IRS interest rates used, covering the period from before July of 1974 to date, to calculate interest on overdue accounts and refunds of customs duties, is published in summary format. 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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 149 (Monday, August 4, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 45213-45214]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing 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 cbp.labhq@dhs.gov. Please reference the 
Web site listed below for a complete listing of CBP approved gaugers 
and accredited laboratories.https://

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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]
BILLING CODE 9111-14-P
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