Accreditation and Approval of AmSpec Services, LLC, as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory, 8732-8733 [2016-03553]

Download as PDF mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 8732 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 34 / Monday, February 22, 2016 / Notices and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security, and sent via electronic mail to oira_submission@ omb.eop.gov or faxed to (202) 395–5806. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information should be directed to Tracey Denning, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Regulations and Rulings, Office of International Trade, 90 K Street NE., 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20229– 1177, at 202–325–0265. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register (80 FR 68327) on November 4, 2015, allowing for a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10. CBP invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed and/ or continuing information collections pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13; 44 U.S.C. 3507). The comments should address: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimates of the burden of the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden, including the use of automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of information technology; and (e) the annual costs to respondents or record keepers from the collection of information (total capital/ startup costs and operations and maintenance costs). The comments that are submitted will be summarized and included in the CBP request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. In this document, CBP is soliciting comments concerning the following information collection: Title: Declaration of Free Entry of Returned American Products. OMB Number: 1651–0011. Form Number: CBP Form 3311. Abstract: CBP Form 3311, Declaration for Free Entry of Returned American Products, is used by importers and their agents when duty-free entry is claimed for a shipment of returned American products under the Harmonized Tariff Schedules of the United States. This form serves as a declaration that the goods are American made and that they have not been advanced in value or improved in condition while abroad; were not previously entered under a VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:03 Feb 19, 2016 Jkt 238001 temporary importation under bond provision; and that drawback was never claimed and/or paid. CBP Form 3311 is authorized by 19 CFR 10.1, 10.66, 10.67, 12.41, 123.4, and 143.23 and is accessible at: https://www.cbp.gov/ newsroom/publications/forms?title= 3311&=Apply. Action: CBP proposes to extend the expiration date of this information collection with no change to the burden hours or to the information collected on Form 3311. Type of Review: Extension (with no change). Affected Public: Businesses. Estimated Number of Respondents: 12,000. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 35. Estimated Number of Total Annual Responses: 420,000. Estimated Time per Response: 6 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 42,000. Dated: February 17, 2016. Tracey Denning, Agency Clearance Officer, U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Scientific Services Directorate, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Suite 1500N, Washington, DC 20229, tel. 202– 344–1060. Notice is hereby given pursuant to 19 CFR 151.12 and 19 CFR 151.13, that AmSpec Services, LLC, 2800–B Loop 197 South, Texas City, TX 77590, has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes, in accordance with the provisions of 19 CFR 151.12 and 19 CFR 151.13. AmSpec Services, LLC is approved for the following gauging procedures for petroleum and certain petroleum products from the American Petroleum Institute (API): SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: API Chapters 3 ........... 7 ........... 8 ........... 11 ......... 12 ......... 17 ......... Title Tank Gauging. Temperature Determination. Sampling. Physical Properties. Calculations. Maritime Measurement. [FR Doc. 2016–03601 Filed 2–19–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–14–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection Accreditation and Approval of AmSpec Services, LLC, as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Notice of accreditation and approval of AmSpec Services, LLC, as a commercial gauger and laboratory. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that AmSpec Services, LLC, has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years as of September 23, 2015. DATES: Effective Dates: The accreditation and approval of AmSpec Services, LLC, as commercial gauger and laboratory became effective on September 23, 2015. The next triennial inspection date will be scheduled for September 2018. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Approved Gauger and Accredited Laboratories Manager, Laboratories and SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 AmSpec Services, LLC 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): CBPL No. ASTM Title 27–03 D4006 27–04 D95 27–05 D4928 27–06 D473 27–08 D86 27–11 D445 27–13 D4294 Standard Test Method for Water in Crude Oil by Distillation. Standard Test Method for Water in Petroleum Products and Bituminous Materials by Distillation. Standard Test Method for Water in Crude Oils by Coulometric Karl Fischer Titration. Standard Test Method for Sediment in Crude Oils and Fuel Oils by the Extraction Method. Standard Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products. Standard Test Method for Kinematic Viscosity of Transparent and Opaque Liquids. Standard Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum and Petroleum Products by Energy-Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry. E:\FR\FM\22FEN1.SGM 22FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 34 / Monday, February 22, 2016 / Notices ASTM Title 27–14 D2622 27–46 D5002 27–48 D4052 27–50 D93 27–53 D2709 27–54 D1796 Standard Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum Products. Density of Crude Oils by Digital Density Meter. Standard Test Method for Density and Relative Density of Liquids by Digital Density Meter. Standard Test Methods for Flash-Point by PenskyMartens Closed Cup Tester. Standard Test Method for Water and Sediment in Middle Distillate Fuels by Centrifuge. Standard Test Method for Water and Sediment in Fuel Oils by the Centrifuge Method. Standard Test Method For Vapor Pressure of Petroleum Products. 27–58 D5191 This document provides notice that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (‘‘CBP’’) has issued a final determination concerning the country of origin of certain data protection software products. Based upon the facts presented, CBP has concluded that the country of origin of the software products is the United States for purposes of U.S. Government procurement. SUMMARY: CBPL No. The final determination was issued on February 12, 2016. A copy of the final determination is attached. Any party-at-interest, as defined in 19 CFR 177.22(d), may seek judicial review of this final determination no later than March 23, 2016. DATES: Ross Cunningham, Valuation and Special Programs Branch, Regulations and Rulings, Office of International Trade (202) 325–0034. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Notice is hereby given that on February 12, 2016, pursuant to subpart B of Part 177, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Regulations (19 CFR part 177, subpart B), CBP issued a final determination concerning the country of origin of certain data protection software products known as WebALARM, WebALARM [Embedded], TheGRID Basic, and TheGrid Beacon, which may be offered to the U.S. Government under an undesignated government procurement contract. This final determination, HQ H268858, was issued under procedures set forth at 19 CFR part 177, subpart B, which implements Title III of the Trade Agreements Act of 1979, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2511–18). In the final determination, CBP concluded that the processing in the United States results in a substantial transformation. Therefore, the country of origin of the software products is the United States for purposes of U.S. Government procurement. Section 177.29, CBP Regulations (19 CFR 177.29), provides that a notice of final determination shall be published in the Federal Register within 60 days of the date the final determination is issued. Section 177.30, CBP Regulations (19 CFR 177.30), provides that any party-at-interest, as defined in 19 CFR 177.22(d), may seek judicial review of a final determination within 30 days of publication of such determination in the Federal Register. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 CBPGaugersLabs@cbp.dhs.gov. Please reference the Web site listed below for a complete listing of CBP approved gaugers and accredited laboratories. https://www.cbp.gov/about/labsscientific/commercial-gaugers-andlaboratories. Dated: February 16, 2016. Ira S. Reese, Executive Director, Laboratories and Scientific Services Directorate. [FR Doc. 2016–03553 Filed 2–19–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–14–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES U.S. Customs and Border Protection Notice of Issuance of Final Determination Concerning Certain Data Protection Software Products U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Notice of final determination. AGENCY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:03 Feb 19, 2016 Jkt 238001 Dated: February 12, 2016. Joanne Roman Stump, Acting Executive Director, Regulations and Rulings, Office of International Trade. Attachment PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 8733 HQ H268858 February 12, 2016 OT:RR:CTF:VS H268858 RMC CATEGORY: Country of Origin Dan Minutillo Minutillo: A Law Corporation 841 Blossom Hill Road Second Floor P.O. Box 20698 San Jose, CA 95160 Re: U.S. Government Procurement; Country of Origin of Data Protection Software; Substantial Transformation Dear Mr. Minutillo: This is in response to your letter dated August 18, 2015, requesting a final determination on behalf of e-Lock Corporation (‘‘e-Lock’’) pursuant to Subpart B of Part 177 of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (‘‘CBP’’) Regulations (19 C.F.R. part 177). Under these regulations, which implement Title III of the Trade Agreements Act of 1979 (‘‘TAA’’), as amended (19 U.S.C. § 2511 et seq.), CBP issues country of origin advisory rulings and final determinations as to whether an article is or would be a product of a designated country or instrumentality for the purposes of granting waivers of certain ‘‘Buy American’’ restrictions in U.S. law or for products offered for sale to the U.S. Government. This final determination concerns the country of origin of four data-protection software products. As a U.S. importer, e-Lock is a party-at-interest within the meaning of 19 C.F.R. § 177.22(d)(1) and is entitled to request this final determination. FACTS: E-Lock is a Malaysia based developer of cyber-security software that helps to prevent identity theft and threats to data integrity. This request concerns four software products that e-Lock wishes to offer for sale to the federal government: (1) WebALARM; (2) WebALARM [Embedded]; (3) TheGRID Basic; and (4) TheGRID Beacon. The WebALARM products are designed to protect files and data from unauthorized changes. The two products are similar except that WebALARM [Embedded] is embedded to become part of an integrated security package. TheGRID products provide user-identification and authentication functionality and are designed to protect against online theft by providing twofactor authentication and optional mutual authentication. The two products are similar except that TheGRID Beacon is designed for mobile applications. All four software products are produced using the same three-step E:\FR\FM\22FEN1.SGM 22FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 34 (Monday, February 22, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 8732-8733]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-03553]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

U.S. Customs and Border Protection


Accreditation and Approval of AmSpec Services, LLC, as a 
Commercial Gauger and Laboratory

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

ACTION: Notice of accreditation and approval of AmSpec Services, LLC, 
as a commercial gauger and laboratory.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that 
AmSpec Services, LLC, has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain 
petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain 
petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years as of 
September 23, 2015.

DATES: Effective Dates: The accreditation and approval of AmSpec 
Services, LLC, as commercial gauger and laboratory became effective on 
September 23, 2015. The next triennial inspection date will be 
scheduled for September 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 AmSpec Services, LLC, 2800-B Loop 197 
South, Texas City, TX 77590, has been approved to gauge petroleum and 
certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain 
petroleum products for customs purposes, in accordance with the 
provisions of 19 CFR 151.12 and 19 CFR 151.13. AmSpec Services, LLC is 
approved for the following gauging procedures for petroleum and certain 
petroleum products from the American Petroleum Institute (API):

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           API Chapters                            Title
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3................................  Tank Gauging.
7................................  Temperature Determination.
8................................  Sampling.
11...............................  Physical Properties.
12...............................  Calculations.
17...............................  Maritime Measurement.
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    AmSpec Services, LLC 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):

------------------------------------------------------------------------
            CBPL No.                  ASTM                Title
------------------------------------------------------------------------
27-03...........................  D4006         Standard Test Method for
                                                 Water in Crude Oil by
                                                 Distillation.
27-04...........................  D95           Standard Test Method for
                                                 Water in Petroleum
                                                 Products and Bituminous
                                                 Materials by
                                                 Distillation.
27-05...........................  D4928         Standard Test Method for
                                                 Water in Crude Oils by
                                                 Coulometric Karl
                                                 Fischer Titration.
27-06...........................  D473          Standard Test Method for
                                                 Sediment in Crude Oils
                                                 and Fuel Oils by the
                                                 Extraction Method.
27-08...........................  D86           Standard Test Method for
                                                 Distillation of
                                                 Petroleum Products.
27-11...........................  D445          Standard Test Method for
                                                 Kinematic Viscosity of
                                                 Transparent and Opaque
                                                 Liquids.
27-13...........................  D4294         Standard Test Method for
                                                 Sulfur in Petroleum and
                                                 Petroleum Products by
                                                 Energy-Dispersive X-ray
                                                 Fluorescence
                                                 Spectrometry.

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27-14...........................  D2622         Standard Test Method for
                                                 Sulfur in Petroleum
                                                 Products.
27-46...........................  D5002         Density of Crude Oils by
                                                 Digital Density Meter.
27-48...........................  D4052         Standard Test Method for
                                                 Density and Relative
                                                 Density of Liquids by
                                                 Digital Density Meter.
27-50...........................  D93           Standard Test Methods
                                                 for Flash-Point by
                                                 Pensky-Martens Closed
                                                 Cup Tester.
27-53...........................  D2709         Standard Test Method for
                                                 Water and Sediment in
                                                 Middle Distillate Fuels
                                                 by Centrifuge.
27-54...........................  D1796         Standard Test Method for
                                                 Water and Sediment in
                                                 Fuel Oils by the
                                                 Centrifuge Method.
27-58...........................  D5191         Standard Test Method For
                                                 Vapor Pressure of
                                                 Petroleum Products.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    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 CBPGaugersLabs@cbp.dhs.gov. 
Please reference the Web site listed below for a complete listing of 
CBP approved gaugers and accredited laboratories. https://www.cbp.gov/about/labs-scientific/commercial-gaugers-and-laboratories.

    Dated: February 16, 2016.
Ira S. Reese,
Executive Director, Laboratories and Scientific Services Directorate.
[FR Doc. 2016-03553 Filed 2-19-16; 8:45 am]
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